IIROC Trading Halt - NWH.DB.E; GQM.WT

TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company:  NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust 5.25% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures

TSX Symbol: NWH.DB.E

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 8:00 AM ET

Company: Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. Common share purchase warrants

TSX Symbol: GQM.WT

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 8:01 AM ET

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) - Halts/Resumptions

For further information: IIROC Inquiries 1-877-442-4322 (Option 2) - Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.