CALGARY, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fording Canadian Coal Trust (TSX: FDG.UN, NYSE: FDG) today reports the following income tax information for cash distributions declared in 2005 for unitholders resident in Canada and paid in 2005 for unitholders resident in the United States. Unitholders are strongly urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to their particular circumstances. Canadian Tax Information for Unitholders Resident in Canada The following information is based on the Trust's understanding of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and regulations thereunder, and is provided for general information only. T3 Statement of Trust Income Allocations and Designations forms are expected to be available by March 31, 2006. The following table provides the cash distributions declared in 2005, in Canadian dollars. The stated amounts are on a per unit basis and reflect the units outstanding when the payments were declared. Units were split on a 3-for-1 basis effective September 6, 2005.