	cantrex unit to merge with ontario group groupe cantrex inc said it plans to merge a new wholly owned subsidiary a merger agreement with cap appliance purchasers inc of woodstock ontario a group of about appliance and electronics retailers it said cap shareholders will receive first preferred groupe cantrex shares entitling the holders to receive dlrs per share or the equivilant in class a subordinate voting cantrex shares the merger is effective april one and is subject to shareholder approval reuter 
