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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), today announced the April 2017 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record of a fund on April 25, 2017 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on April 28, 2017.

Details regarding the "per unit" distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund NameFund
 TickerCash
 Distribution
 Per Unit ($)iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio™ Index ETFCBD0.05583CBD.A0.03712iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBH0.06165CBH.A0.05233iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ Index ETFCBN0.03438CBN.A0.01813iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBO0.04424CBO.A0.03522iShares S&P®/TSX® Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETFCDZ0.08509CDZ.A0.06807iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETFCEW0.02700CEW.A0.03250iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CHB0.09016CHB.A0.08091iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLF0.04567CLF.A0.03682iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLG0.04969CLG.A0.04036iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETFCPD0.05415CPD.A0.04760iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)CSD0.07818CSD.A0.06954iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CUD0.05621CUD.A0.03243iShares Convertible Bond Index ETFCVD0.07316CVD.A0.06380iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CYH0.05516CYH.A0.04459Dynamic iShares Active Canadian Dividend ETFDXC0.04000Dynamic iShares Active Crossover Bond ETFDXO0.05700Dynamic iShares Active Preferred Shares ETFDXP0.06500iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETFFIE0.04000FIE.A0.04000iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETFXBB0.07000iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETFXCB0.05468iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETFXDV0.07640iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XEB0.07092iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETFXEI0.07775iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETFXFN0.08771iShares Floating Rate Index ETFXFR0.01395iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETFXGB0.04342iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETFXHB0.07050iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHD0.06107iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETFXHU0.05044iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHY0.09000iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XIG0.05842iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETFXLB0.06979iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XPF0.07202iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXQB0.04359XQB.A0.03374iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETFXRE0.06847iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETFXSB0.05177iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSC0.04291iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSE0.05857iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETFXSH0.04721iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSI0.04586iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXSQ0.03394iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETFXTR0.05000iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETFXUT0.07026

Estimated April Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

The April cash distributions per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are estimated to be as follows:

Fund NameFund
 TickerEstimated
 Cash
 Distribution
 Per Unit ($)iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR0.01781CMR.A0.00719

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about April 24, 2017, which will provide the final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF.

Further information on the iShares Funds can be found at www.blackrock.com/ca.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At December 31, 2016, BlackRock's AUM was US$5.1 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. As of December 31, 2016, the firm had approximately 13,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com/ca / Twitter: @BlackRockCA / Blog: www.blackrockblog.com/can

About iShares ETFs

iShares® is a global leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with more than a decade of expertise and commitment to individual and institutional investors of all sizes. With over 700 funds globally across multiple asset classes and strategies and more than US$1 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2016, iShares helps clients around the world build the core of their portfolios, meet specific investment goals and implement market views. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm1.

1 Based on US$5.147 trillion in AUM as of 12/31/16

iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

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