Calgary, Alberta (Oct. 25, 2005) – Canadian Oil Sands Trust (“Canadian Oil Sands” or the “Trust”) (TSX - COS.UN) today announced an increase in its distribution to $1.00 per Trust Unit (“Unit”). The distribution will be paid on November 30, 2005 to unitholders of record on November 4, 2005.

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