Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Joins Comnetix Inc

Comnetix Inc (TSX: CXI), a leading provider of biometric identification and authentication solutions, announced that, as of January 24, 2005, John Manley, Canada's former Deputy
Prime Minister, has joined Comnetix Inc as a special advisor. Manley was
appointed Deputy Prime Minister in January 2002 and given special
responsibility for security in response to 9/11. In his capacity as special
advisor, Manley will advise and counsel the Company on various matters,
including matters related to homeland security both in Canada and the United
States.

James P. Scullion, Comnetix CEO, said, "As we continue to advance on our
strategic plan, the immeasurable knowledge and practical experience John
gained during his illustrious career as Minister of Industry, Foreign Affairs,
Infrastructure and Crown Corporations, Finance and finally as Deputy Prime
Minister, will provide an invaluable amount of insight on the various business
concerns inherent to the security industry, as well as relevant governmental
matters. We are pleased to have John join us and look forward to working with
him."

Manley was a Liberal Member of Parliament and a Cabinet Minister from 1993
to 2003. During this time he held nine Cabinet Posts under the 26th
Ministry -- Government of Jean Chretien, the most recent of which was as
Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 through 2003. His career in the Cabinet began
as Minister of Industry, and progressed to Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
2000, Minister of Infrastructure and Crown Corporations, and Minister of
Finance, both in 2002.

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or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statement in this release
containing words such as "believes," "plans," "expects" or "intends" and other
statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking, and these
statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the
expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.

For further information

Investor Relations:
Jesse Deal
1-877-691-8087 (toll-free)
investor.relations@comnetix.com

Tim Zahavich
Comnetix Inc
905-829-9988 ext 206
investor.relations@comnetix.com

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