Exhibit 17 April 19, 2005 Board of Directors RTG Ventures, Inc. Suite J17-249 2465 Centerville Road Herndon VA 20171 Dear Sirs Please be advised that I hereby resign as a member of the Board of Directors of RTG Ventures, Inc., and effective April 19, 2005. My resignation does not in any way imply or infer that there is any dispute or disagreement relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Sincerely, Atul Mehta