Mr. Jim Skippen reports

WILAN ADDED TO S&P/TSX COMPOSITE INDEX

Wi-LAN Inc. has been added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, effective at the open of the Toronto Stock Exchange market on Monday, June 20, 2011.

"Wi-LAN's inclusion in the S&P/TSX Composite Index is another milestone achievement for the company," said Jim Skippen, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our inclusion reflects the progress that we have made in building our business over the past five years, progress that has directly contributed to a significant increase in Wi-LAN's market capitalization and liquidity. We look forward to seeing broader market participation in Wi-LAN, particularly by index funds, and the increased visibility that inclusion in the index brings for investors."

The S&P/TSX Composite is the headline index and the principal broad market measure for the Canadian equity markets. In addition to being included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, Wi-LAN is also added to the S&P/TSX Composite Dividend Index.