UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: September, 2009
Commission File Number: 021-45147
OPTI CANADA INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
2100, 555-4th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 4H2
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F o Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes o No x
If “Yes” is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: September 17, 2009 | OPTI CANADA INC. | |
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| | By: | /s/ Travis Beatty | |
| | Name: | Travis Beatty | |
| | Title: | Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | | Description of Exhibit | |
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| 99.1 | | News Release dated September 17, 2009 - OPTI Canada Comments on Trading Activity |
