Identify small cap companies with signficantly high debt level suggesting high risk relative to their EBITDA (Earning before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization)

Non-financial companies with market capitalization of $5M to $250M and whose total debt/EBITDA > 10 (suggesting a high debt relative to their earnings)

Company Name	Exchange:Ticker	Market Capitalization [Latest] (CADmm, Historical Rate)	Total Debt/EBITDA	Industry Classifications
Second Wave Petroleum Inc. (TSXV:SCS)	V.SCS	186.3	24.3	Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Leisureworld Senior Care, L.P. (TSX:LW)	T.LW	183.8	11.1	Healthcare Facilities
Canadian Superior Energy Inc. (TSX:SNG)	T.SNG	180.7	47.8	Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX:MB)	T.MB	144.0	14.9	Leisure Products
Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. (TSX:ACC)	T.ACC	98.7	11.0	Healthcare Facilities
Ivernia Inc. (TSX:IVW)	T.IVW	90.8	42.7	Diversified Metals and Mining
Brampton Brick Ltd. (TSX:BBL.A)	T.BBL.A	65.6	22.0	Construction Materials
CanElson Drilling Inc. (TSXV:CDI)	V.CDI	59.0	83.3	Oil and Gas Equipment and Services
Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:FRB)	T.FRB	46.0	21.2	Oil and Gas Equipment and Services
Strongco Income Fund (TSX:SQP.UN)	T.SQP.UN	38.4	20.3	Distributors

Information as on April 14, 2010
Source: Capital IQ
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