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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.15
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                                 FORM 52-109FT2

            CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS DURING TRANSITION PERIOD

We LORENZO DONADEO, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CURTIS HICKS, VICE
PRESIDENT FINANCE AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CERTIFY THAT:

1.       We have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in
         Multilateral Instrument 52-109 CERTIFICATION OF DISCLOSURE IN ISSUER'S
         ANNUAL AND INTERIM FILINGS) of Vermilion Energy Trust, (the issuer) for
         the interim period ending MARCH 31, 2004.

2.       Based on our knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue
         statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required
         to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in
         light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the
         period covered by the interim filings; and

3.       Based on our knowledge, the interim financial statements together with
         the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly
         present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
         operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date and for the
         periods presented in the interim filings.



Date:    May 14, 2004



/s/ Lorenzo Donadeo
Lorenzo Donadeo
President & Chief Executive Officer



/s/ Curtis W. Hicks
Curtis W. Hicks
VP Finance & Chief Financial Officer


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