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CONCLUSION

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CANADA & ALBERTA 20 ABOUT CALGARY 28 HQ2 LOCATION OPTIONS 36 CONNECTIVITY 54 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 62 CAPITAL & OPERATING COSTS 80 INCENTIVES 92 LABOR FORCE 102 LOGISTICS 126 QUALITY OF LIFE 134 SUSTAINABILITY 148 RISKS & MITIGATION 160 NEXT STEPS 166 KEY STATISTICS 172 SOURCES 178

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The Rainforest movement believes that “&++,31&,+&+))&10#,/*0Ɲ,2/&0%"0&+-) "0 4&1%0&$+&Ɯ +1!&3"/0&16Ǿ#,2+!1&,+) 2)12/" of trust and high frequency of creative collisions.

These conditions enable Calgary organizations to advance by greatly reducing the transaction costs of innovation and increasing the opportunity for serendipity.

This culture gives Calgary the ability to move very quickly with the capital, talent and cross industry participation to make great things happen. JIM GIBSON ” 17 18 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 19

INTRODUCING CANADA & ALBERTA

FINDING A LOCATION THAT’S THE PERFECT FIT FOR AMAZON HQ2 WILL BE CHALLENGING. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PLACE THAT’S INCLUSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE, YET AMBITIOUS AND BOLD, THEN CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA IS YOUR PLACE. 20 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ THE WORLD NEEDS MORE CANADA

Amazon’s Goal – To build an inclusive business with people from all over the world adding value to customers. 21

CANADA – INTRODUCTION % +!&00, &))6-/,$/"00&3"+1&,++!$), ))"!"/ 80 of work permit applications ,+0, &)&002"0&+ )2!&+$" ,+,*& &002"0+!&**&$/1&,+Ǿ are processed within 14 days in Canada vs. only 36% *//&$"".2&16Ǿ4,*"+ȉ0+!&+!&$"+,20&002"0Ǿ+!*/&'2+ in the U.S. )"$)&71&,+ǽ"%3")/$"+!01 )"" ,+,*6Ǿ 211, 02 "00#2))6$/,4&1Ǿ4"%3"1, " )"1,11/ 1+!/"1&+1%" "01$), )1)"+1ǽ+!,ƛ"/0 ,1%+"+3& )".2)&16,#)&#" % +!1%"#01"01Ȓ$/,4&+$" ,+,*6&+1%" ǜ&+ǗǕǖǜǽ 36 of work permit applications 0,1%"/ ,2+1/&"012/+&+4/!Ǿ+!&0,-"+1,1%"4,/)!ǽ are randomly selected by lottery in the U.S. "4") ,*"1%" "01+! /&$%1"01-",-)"#/,*/,2+!1%" 4,/)!ǽ016"/Ǿ+! "-1"!&+1,1%" ,2+1/6ǘǗǕǾǕǕǕ &**&$/+10Ȕ,+"-"/ "+1,# ,2/-,-2)1&,+Ȕ4%&)"1%"ǽǽ ,+)6 "-1"!)"001%+%)#,# -"/ "+1&+/" "+16"/0ǽ"/" WHY CALGARY: WE’RE INCLUSIVE, ,+1&+2))6*(&+$&1"0&"/#,/ DIVERSE, PROGRESSIVE AND %&$%)6.2)&Ɯ"!&**&$/+101, $"14,/(-"/*&10+!3&00 STABLE. AND LIKE AMAZON, 4&1%&+ǖǙ!60ǽ WE HAVE BACKBONE.

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ALBERTA: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD Amazon’s Goal – A compatible cultural and community environment for long-term success.

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ALBERTA – INTRODUCTION FACTS

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HEY, AMAZON. NOT SAYING WE’D FIGHT A BEAR FOR YOU… BUT WE TOTALLY WOULD :)

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ABOUT CALGARY

IT’S TOO COLD. IT’S TOO WEST. IT’S TOO NORTH. IT’S TOO WHITE. IT’S TOO SMALL. IT’S TOO FAR. IT’S TOO BORING. IT’S TOO TRADITIONAL. IT’S TOO MALE. IT’S TOO UNKNOWN. IT’S TOO HUMDRUM. ACTUALLY, IT’S NOT. IT’S PERFECT FOR AMAZON. 28028 | |,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖ

LET’S GET THE BIG QUESTION OUT OF THE WAY… WHERE IS CALGARY? Amazon’s Goal – To locate HQ2 in a city that provides easy access to international destinations.

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WHY CALGARY: WE’RE NOT SAYING WE’RE PERFECT, BUT WE’RE AS CLOSE AS IT GETS FOR AMAZON. 29

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CALGARY: BE PART OF THE ENERGY

COMMUTING CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THE C-TRAIN THE LEAST CONGESTED FLY DIRECT TO 78 GLOBAL A TRAIN SYSTEM POWERED BIG CITY IN CANADA DESTINATIONS ENTIRELY BY WIND

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WEATHER GREAT OUTDOORS WOW THE SUNNIEST CITY IN 10+ WORLD-CLASS SKI 5 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CANADA, WITH 333 DAYS RESORTS WITHIN 3 HOURS SITES IN OUR BACKYARD OF SUN PER YEAR +!,3"/ǚǕ$,)# ,2/0"0ǽ %1ȉ01%"*,01 ,+ "+1/1"!&+ %1ȉ0)0,ǖǝǗ*,/"02++6!60 ,/1%*"/& ǽ 1%+"11)"ǽ

Popular spots accessible to Calgarians.

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VALUE PROPOSITION Amazon’s Goal – To place HQ2 in a city that’s ready to support and scale on Day 1.

TURNKEY REAL ESTATE:"%3"*2)1&-)"0&1"0/"!61,$, BANFF AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN PLAYGROUND: +!0 )"#/,*6ǖǽ 3"+ +ȉ1*,3"*,2+1&+0ǽ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR AMAZON: 1*,01 ,+3"+&"+ "ǽ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR AMAZON: 4,/)!Ȓ )00,21!,,/ -)6$/,2+!#,/11/ 1&+$+!/"1&+&+$1,-1)"+1ǽ +# 1Ǿ &+1%"-01ǙǕ6"/0Ǿ)$/6%01/&-)"!&10-,-2)1&,+ǽ

WE’VE DONE THIS BEFORE:)$/6%01%"%&$%"01 ,+ "+1/1&,+,# 0&++!ǽ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR AMAZON: ,24,+ȉ1%3"$/,4&+$ -&+0"01 )&0%&+$)/$"%"!.2/1"/0&+)$/6ǽ"ȉ3" ""+ LABOR POOL SOLUTIONS:"%3"ǘǗǾǗǕǕ"+$&+""/0 11/ 1&+$ 0#,/6"/0Ǿ+!,2/ &164") ,*"01%"*+! &+)$/6țǚǕǾǖǕǕ&+) "/1ȜǾ+!1%" &)&161,11/ 1 "0&)60 )"01,)),41%"*1,$/,4ǽ +!/"1&+$), )1)"+1Ǿ+,11,*"+1&,+4,/)!Ȓ )00 "!2 1&,+&+01&121&,+0ǽ ȥ"1&)0+! ,+!&1&,+0&+1%" + "+1&3"00" 1&,+ǽ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR AMAZON:" 20",# ,**,!&16 -/& "0Ǿ4"%3"%&$%)6Ȓ0(&))"!-",-)"/"!61,$,ǽ")0,%3" ),+$%&01,/6,#11/ 1&+$1)"+1Ǿ+!4"ȉ))$/,4-&-")&+" 1%/,2$%0"3"+-,01Ȓ0" ,+!/6&+01&121&,+0ǽ WHY CALGARY: CALGARY IS AMAZON’S DAY 1 TURNKEY SOLUTION. 33 34 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 35

HQ2 LOCATION OPTIONS

BEST SELECTION. LOWEST PRICE. UTMOST CONVENIENCE. CALGARY: AMAZON’S TURNKEY SOLUTION 36 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ YOUR FUTURE HQ2 LOCATION

/,*!,4+1,4+,ƛ& "0- "1, "5-+0&3"02 2/ ++!$/""+Ɯ")! options, Calgary can exceed Amazon’s RFP requirements.

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I have lived in Calgary all of my life. It is a vibrant, “1%/&3&+$/1&01& ,**2+&16Ɯ))"!4&1%&++,31&3" people- thinkers and doers and believers! There is a real altruism here, a kind of support system that is palpable. People actually help each other and enjoy doing it. Calgary is progressive and open minded and unique in so many ways. The view of the Rocky Mountains alone is enough to steal your heart and earn your devotion. JANN ARDEN Ȓ ” 51 52 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 53

CONNECTIVITY

WE HAVE ENORMOUS CAPACITY OF FIBER CONNECTIVITY AND CELLULAR PHONE COVERAGE THROUGH A CHOICE OF PROVIDERS. 54 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ CONNECTIVITY – FIBER *7,+ȉ0 ,)Ȕ-1&*)Ɯ "/ ,++" 1&3&16&0-/*,2+1 at HQ2. Amazon needs to move high volumes of data +!!,"00&$+&Ɯ +1*,2+1,# 20&+"00,+1%" ),2!Ǿ so being connected directly to HQ1 and the world at large will be critical.

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THE CITY OF CALGARY CONNECTIVITY AND DARK FIBER

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DARK FIBER Data Centers Dark Fiber Providers: Seattle City of Calgary, Zayo Networks 56 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 57 76% of the province’s geography CONNECTIVITY – CELLULAR NETWORKS has 3G or better coverage Amazon’s Goal – Multiple cellular 100% phone networks covering proposed of Calgary has LTE coverage locations for HQ2.

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WHY CALGARY: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH 100% LTE COVERAGE. 58 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

The City of Calgary business environment “and supportive ICT ecosystem has provided &Ɯ+$&+""/&+$1%",--,/12+&161,!"3"),- made-in-Canada solution to a very relevant global problem in terms of improved pipeline safety. 2/Ɯ "/,-1& 0"!Ǿ-/"3"+11&3")"(!"1" 1&,+ technology is now in high demand from regions )),3"/1%"4,/)!Ǿ+!4"#"") ,+Ɯ!"+1&+,2/ ability to deliver on this demand, as a result of our company being based in Calgary. STEVEN KOLES Ǿ ” 59 60 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 61

CALGARY’S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

WE HAVE A STABLE, CONSISTENT AND CUSTOMER-CENTRIC BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. AS A HEADQUARTER CENTER, WE HAVE A HISTORY OF WELCOMING LARGE COMPANIES AND MANAGING RAPID GROWTH AND EXPANSION. 62 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

CALGARY: CANADA’S ECONOMIC ENGINE Amazon’s Goal – A city that’s ready to go on Day 1 and able to support Amazon’s long-term growth. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

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WHY CALGARY: WE THINK BIG, AND WE ALWAYS HAVE. SOMETHING ELSE WE HAVE IN COMMON WITH AMAZON.

CALGARY GDP BY INDUSTRY (CAD$)

Total GDP Total GDP 1987 $49.6B 2016 $115.2B Highest GDP per capita in 2016 of major Canadian cities Primary & Utilities

Finance, Insurance 31.6% & Real Estate Business Services

Wholesale 16.5% & Retail Trade

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3.7% 4.8% Information & 2.7% Cultural Industries 4.0% 3.0% 1.1% 2.7% Public Administration 3.0% 2.8% & Defence 64 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 10/10 top investment banks globally have a presence in Calgary

8/10 top world banks have BUSINESS- a presence in Calgary FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

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Our economy is diversifying, which means there are tremendous commercial opportunities. 65 HQ CITY Amazon’s Goal – Amazon’s HQ2 will need executive and management talent. A co-equal headquarters will need to be able to source talent at the same level as Amazon currently has in Seattle.

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HIGHEST WHY CALGARY: WE’VE EARNED HQ concentration per capita in Canada THE TRUST OF SOME OF THE BIGGEST COMPANIES IN THE WORLD. AMAZON WILL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME ON DAY 1.

Market Cap: $2.5B Industry: Communications

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HEAD OFFICES PER CAPITA ACROSS CANADA

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Market Cap: $24B 12 ǘǚ Industry: Rail ǗǝǽǛʢ ǗǝǽǛʢ 10 Ǘǚ ǖǚǽǞʢ Market Cap: $68B LAW FIRMS 8 ǖǚ Industry: Energy 14 of the 15 largest law Ɯ/*0&++!%3" 6 ǚ ,ƛ& "0&+)$/6Ǿ4&1% ȒǙǽǘʢ ȒǝǽǘǛʢ total of 938 lawyers. Ȓǜǽǜʢ 4 Ȓǖǖǽǖʢ ȒǖǕǽǝʢ Ȓǚ

ACCOUNTING FIRMS 2 ȒǗǙǽǕʢ Ȓǖǚ All of the Big 4 Accounting Market Cap: $4.2B Ɯ/*0%3",ƛ& "0&+ "0-"/-&1ț-"/ǖǕǕǾǕǕǕ-,-2)1&,+Ȝ "!ƛ& 0 ȒǗǚ Industry: Utility Calgary. REGINA

CANADIAN BANKS OTTAWA CALGARY TORONTO WINNIPEG MONTRÉAL EDMONTON SASKATOON The six largest Canadian VANCOUVER chartered banks all have 1%"&//"$&,+)%"!,ƛ& "0 ǗǕǖǜ "!ƛ& "0-"/-&1 ǖǕȒ6"/ /,41%1"țǗǕǕǝȒǗǕǖǜȜ in Calgary. 66 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ GROWTH HISTORY HQ2 will need a city that grows with you to adequately support your expansion.

CALGARY CMA ANNUAL TOTAL POPULATION AND REAL GDP GROWTH In the last decade (2007-2016), the Calgary CMA experienced annual average population growth of 2.7 per cent and average Real GDP growth of 2.1 per cent.

1,600,000 $160,000

1,400,000 $140,000 Real GDP (Millions $ 2007) 1,200,000 $120,000 ,1"3"/6,+"%01/ (/" ,/!)&(" 1,000,000 $100,000 20ǽ)$/6"5-+!"!+!*12/"! 800,000 $80,000 4&1%1%""5-),0&3"$/,41%,#1%""+"/$6 600,000 $60,000 &+!201/6ǽ"(+,4%,41,-)+%"! Population Total 1,"+ )"-/&31"0" 1,/$/,41%Ȕ 400,000 $40,000

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$140,000 $105

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VALUE OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS Overall value of building permits for all types of development, including new buildings, renovations to existing buildings, secondary suites, private and public sector.

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WHY CALGARY: WE KNOW HOW TO HELP COMPANIES LIKE AMAZON SCALE RAPIDLY. 68 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ ENTREPRENEURIAL OVERVIEW Amazon’s Goal – HQ2 will need a city that grows with Amazon to adequately support their expansion. There needs to be small and medium businesses in the city that form an ecosystem and base of partners for Amazon.

Canada is a country built on small businesses in Calgary are small, • Half of Alberta’s fastest growing business. Relative to its population, and a full 20 per cent of these are in companies are in the Information Calgary has the highest number of /,#"00&,+)Ǿ &"+1&Ɯ +!" %+& ) and Communications small businesses per capita of the sectors. This means Amazon has a Technology Sector. major cities in Canada. We know pool of talent and business owners • Calgary is one of the top markets that entrepreneurship is the engine ready to support and respond to the for tech talent in Canada, based that drives our economy and for reverberations of Amazon HQ2. on a report taking into account decades, Calgary has developed a • Alberta’s entrepreneurship rate 13 metrics, including tech talent strong ecosystem of entrepreneurs and total early stage activity is the supply, growth, concentration, cost, and small businesses supporting large highest in Canada. education, and industry outlook. employers. There is a passionate, entrepreneurial movement that is • We saw a 55 per cent increase in tech underfoot in Calgary where citizens companies from 2012 to 2016… are pivoting to embrace the new and we will build on that. economy. In fact, 95 per cent of all

WHY CALGARY: ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY MEANS THERE’S AN ECOSYSTEM OF SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES IN CALGARY THAT WILL GENERATE IDEAS AND HELP AMAZON GROW. 69 AMAZON AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING

WHAT WE CAN BRING TO AMAZON OTHER INDUSTRIES GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY COLLABORATION • New goods, services & revenue • Priorities • Ideas • Ideas • Contracts, funding, policy, incentives • Collaboration • Collaboration • Collaboration and partnership • Tax, SRED

TECH ENTERPRISES RESEARCH LABS & INSTITUTIONS INNOVATION LABS/INCUBATORS • Idea exchange • Research papers • Ideas • Potential M&A • Funding • Collaboration • New goods, services & revenue • Knowledge

VENTURE CAPITAL UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES ACCELERATORS • Loan equity • Research papers • Ideas • Profit & ROI • Funding • Facilities • Interest • Patents 70 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ PRIVATE SECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Amazon’s Goal – Amazon is constantly researching, creating and marketing new and innovative products and services, and an ecosystem of research and commercialization is important for HQ2.

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WHY CALGARY: WE HAVE LOTS OF EXPERIENCE INVENTING, SIMPLIFYING, AND GETTING PRODUCTS TO MARKET. 71

PUBLIC SECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Amazon’s Goal – Talent and capacity to support R&D and commercialization.

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Amazon’s Goal – A city with a supportive local government and %")-#2)")" 1"!,ƛ& &)0ǽ*7,+4+10 to do business in a place that values you and enables your success.

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WHY CALGARY: YOU THINK YOU’RE OBSESSED WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS? WAIT UNTIL YOU MEET US. 76 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

COMMUNITY SUPPORT Amazon’s Goal – A supportive population that embraces Amazon’s HQ2. You want to do business in a place where the whole community wants you to be there.

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WHY CALGARY: KEEPING THE COMMUNITY EXCITED AND ENGAGED ABOUT AMAZON IS KEY TO ENSURING YOUR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. YOU’VE GOT OUR COMMITMENT. 77 78 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 79

CAPITAL & OPERATING COSTS

WHEN IT COMES TO DOLLARS AND CENTS, YOU CAN’T BEAT CALGARY. ON HEALTH CARE ALONE, YOU COULD SAVE $600M PER YEAR. THAT’S JUST PART OF THE BUILT-IN ADVANTAGE OF CHOOSING CALGARY. 80 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

TAX STRUCTURE – OVERVIEW Amazon’s Goal – A stable and business- friendly environment. Amazon thinks for the long term, and needs to partner with a city that has a stable environment and is future–ready.

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TOTAL EFFECTIVE TAX RATES 5TH ),4"01"ƛ" 1&3" tax rate globally

30.1% CALGARY 35.3% VANCOUVER

68% SEATTLE 41.3% MONTRÉAL 31.5% HALIFAX 69.6% CHICAGO 76.5% SAN FRANCISCO 34.1% TORONTO

67.6% DENVER 75.4% NEW YORK

62.1% NASHVILLE

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CORPORATE OTHER STATUTORY TOTAL INCOME TAX CORPORATE LABOR COSTS EFFECTIVE TAXES TAX RATES ț01121,/6-)+ ,010 ț-/,-"/1615"0Ǿ +!,1%"/-6Ȓ -&1)15"0Ǿ0)"0 /,))Ȓ 0"!15"0Ȝ 15"0+!*&0 "))+",20 20&+"0015"0Ȝ 82 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

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CORPORATE TAX STRUCTURE – SEATTLE COMPARISON

CATEGORY CALGARY SEATTLE To demonstrate what this "!"/),/-,/1" + ,*"5 15% 32.9% actually looks like, we ran the numbers at $100,000 /,3&+ &)ȡ11" + ,*"5 12% 0% annual income: ,1),/-,/1" + ,*"5 27% 32.9%

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WHY CALGARY: DO A DEEP DIVE: PAYROLL COSTS ARE TWO THIRDS LOWER IN CALGARY WHEN COMPARED TO SEATTLE.

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LABOR & ENERGY COSTS Amazon’s Goal – Competitive business environment that aligns with Amazon’s frugal culture and enables growth.

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LOWEST ELECTRICITY RATES ELECTRICITY RATES PER KWH

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7.94¢ DENVER 16.86¢ NEW YORK

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WHY CALGARY: WHEN YOU COMPARE HQ2 TO HQ1, CALGARY HAS A 14 PER CENT COST ADVANTAGE OVER SEATTLE. 86 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION COSTS

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25 WHY CALGARY: PRIME REAL 20 ʏ-"/0.ǽƞǽ ESTATE IS EXTREMELY COST- 15 COMPETITIVE COMPARED 10 -10.8% TO SEATTLE. AND YOU CAN 5 0 MOVE IN TOMORROW. SEATTLE CALGARY

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CALGARY Commercial real estate Construction Cost Index in Calgary is less than (U.S. National Average = 100) 18% ʏǘǕ-"/0.ǽƞǽ ADVANTAGE 103 of Calgary vs Seattle SEATTLE Construction Cost Index (U.S. National Average = 100) 87 HEALTH CARE COSTS

Amazon’s Goal – To provide economical but extensive health care coverage to their employees from Day 1.

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When I moved to Calgary from Iran to do my “PhD, I thought Calgary would be a temporary stop before Silicon Valley, as it is the place for machine )"/+&+$"5-"/10+!))0,ƞ4/""+$&+""/0)&("ǽ That view quickly changed when I got involved with the startup community and eventually started my own company. Now we have more than 20 people in our company from almost every part of the world and I cannot be more proud to call Calgary home. ABBAS SARRAF, PHD Ȓ ” 89 90 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 91

INCENTIVES

WE WANT YOU HERE. WE’LL WORK WITH AMAZON TO MAKE SURE THAT CALGARY REMAINS THE MOST COMPETITIVE PLACE TO DO BUSINESS IN NORTH AMERICA. 92 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ INCENTIVES

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Calgary is perfect as sort of a center of gravity. “It puts us smack dab in the middle of Canada. Calgary was attractive because of its international airport as well as its available labor pool. Some of the people De Beers Canada hired locally 4"/")&!Ȓ,ƛ,&)+!$0&+!201/64,/("/04&1% expertise in resource exploration and extraction. We picked up some very, very good people out of the oil industry and we’re extremely thankful for that. We want to hold on to them. KIM TRUTER Ǿ ” 99 100 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 101

LABOR FORCE – TALENT & EDUCATION

WE HAVE A YOUNG, DIVERSE AND HIGHLY- EDUCATED WORKFORCE TO SUPPORT HQ2 ON DAY 1 AND INTO THE FUTURE. 102 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

TALENT 2ND HIGHEST POOL Education level attained, of major cities in Canada

Amazon’s Goal – A large and growing population base to enable growth up to and 38% of Calgarians have a Bachelor’s Degree beyond 50,000 Amazonians. or higher

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ATTRACTING INTERNATIONAL TALENT

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82 Organizations in Calgary providing settlement services to new immigrants

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WHY CALGARY: WE WANT THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST TO COME TO CALGARY… BECAUSE IT MAKES ALL OF US STRONGER. 106 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

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AVAILABILITY WAGE CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY IN CALGARY INFORMATION

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Calgary has access to a unique blend of talent that “has allowed us to scale our business globally over the years. The demographic mix of Calgary, the high quality of graduates, as well as the drawing power of the city itself has given us world class talent to serve our international client base. CHRIS GOKIERT Ǿ ” 131 132 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ 133

COMMUNITY & QUALITY OF LIFE

AS THE FIFTH MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN THE WORLD FOR EIGHT YEARS RUNNING, IT’S NOT SURPRISING INTERNATIONAL WORKERS HAVE FLOCKED TO CALGARY AND MADE IT THEIR PERMANENT HOME. 134 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE HOUSING Amazon’s Goal – Diversity of housing options, availability near potential sites for HQ2, and pricing.

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AVERAGE MONTHLY RENTAL RATE, 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT

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VACANCY 7% 4% RATE

Over the course of a year, that adds up to $14,796 or 18% of the median household salary in Seattle.

MEDIAN PRICE, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOUSE

$500,000 $475,400

$400,000 $378,626

$300,000

$200,000

$100,000

0 CALGARY SEATTLE Houses are 20% LESS expensive in Calgary 5,559 12,967 Average number of homes listed 5-year average for sale in Calgary, 2016 housing starts, Calgary 136 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

COST OF LIVING

Amazon’s Goal – Reasonable cost of living for employees.

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LOWEST personal income tax in Canada

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WHY CALGARY: WE ARE ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE MAJOR CITIES IN NORTH AMERICA, WHICH HELPS ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP TALENT. 138 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE & CRIME

*7,+ȉ0 ,)Ȕ%"/,'" 1/".2&/"00&$+&Ɯ +1 number of employees. Amazon wants to invest in a community where our employees will enjoy living, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities, and an overall high quality of life. 139

20% decrease in crime over the last ten years

WHY CALGARY: IT’S ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO RAISE HEALTHY AND SMART CHILDREN.

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*7,+ȉ0 ,)Ȕ,Ɯ+! &161%14&))%")- attract and retain talent over the long term. Amazon will partner with a city that is located somewhere that can attract global top talent.

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WHY CALGARY: CALGARIANS ARE DRIVEN TO DELIVER RESULTS, AND WHEN WE SUCCEED, WE SHARE OUR GOOD FORTUNE.

MILLIONAIRES ACROSS CANADA

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MONTREAL contribution EDMONTON VANCOUVER

2013 Millionaires 2014 Millionaires 2015 Millionaires

Source: Statistics Canada, 2015, Per 100,000 Population 143 STRONG COMMUNITY & SHARED PROSPERITY

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WHY CALGARY: WE’RE CONSTANTLY WORKING TO MAKE CALGARY BETTER FOR EVERYONE WHO LIVES HERE. 144 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

Attracting top-tier talent is always a high “priority for any executive responsible for scaling a business with explosive growth. Calgary’s unique attributes have made this location an easy sell to attract top talent. Our employees come to Calgary from all over the world with the promise of an open, accepting culture, unparalleled +12/) "216+!+ƛ,/! )")&#"016)"ǽ

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SUSTAINABILITY

WE TAKE A LONG-TERM VIEW ON URBAN SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. 148 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ ALBERTA’S CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PLAN

Amazon’s Goal – Amazon needs to be located in a city that supports their commitment to sustainability. 149

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SHAPING OUR FUTURE %"-,4"/&+!201/6&0-,&0"!#,/1/+0#,/*1&,+ǽ*2)1&12!",# # 1,/002 %0ǿ&+ /"0&+$)6ƛ,/! )"")" 1/& &1601,/$"1%1 + "0 )"!1,1%" 201,*"/ȉ0+""!Ǿ")" 1/& 3"%& )"0Ǿ0*/1 1" %+,),$&"0&+1%"%,*"+!,#Ɯ "Ǿ&+ /"0&+$-/,)&#"/1&,+,# ,1%0*))+!)/$"0 )"/"+"4 )"$"+"/1&,+Ǿ+!$"+"/1&,+ 1%1&0 ,++" 1"!1,1%"!&01/& 21&,+0601"*&0 ,+3"/$&+$1, ,-"+-/"3&,20)62+&*$&+ )" 20&+"00,--,/12+&1&"0#,/")" 1/& ,*-+&"04%,$/0-1%"-,00& &)&1&"0ǽ 152 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

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COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES – Data centers in Alberta use external air because it is estimated that 90% of the days are cool enough that they don’t require DATA air conditioning. Amazon’s Goal – Amazon would like to consider business opportunities beyond HQ2 in their new home.

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+!4&1%,&)-/& "04%"/"1%"6/"Ǿ"+"/$6Ɯ/*0/"*,+$1%" &$$"010-"+!"/0,+!&$&1)1" %+,),$&"0Ǿ4&1%ǚǕ-"/ "+1,#1%"* -)++&+$1,&+ /"0"0-"+!&+$&+1%"+"511%/""6"/0ǽ%1!,"0 ))1%&0*"+Ȅ, " ,*-)"1")6%,+"01Ǿ4"ȉ/"+,102/"ǽ214" WHY CALGARY: 1%&+(1%"/"ȉ0+,--,/12+&16%"/"Ȕ,2/!1+!&+!201/6Ȓ0-" &Ɯ EVERYBODY KNOWS "5-"/1&0" ,* &+"!4&1%6,2/ ,*-21&+$-,4"/+! &)&161, +)67"+!)"/+#/,*)/$"!10"10ǽ DATA IS THE NEW OIL. WE KNOW ONE AND YOU KNOW THE OTHER. 154 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ

COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES – FOOD

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COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES – FILM

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COMMERCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES – SPACE

Amazon’s Goal – Beyond HQ2, what other local business opportunities might exist for Amazon?

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RISKS & MITIGATION

STILL WORRIED ABOUT A FEW THINGS? WE’VE THOUGHT ABOUT THEM TOO. 160 | ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ,+Ɯ!"+1&)ȢǖǕǽǖǞǽǗǕǖǜ RISK MANAGEMENT We’ve thought a lot about the potential risks you’ll face moving to a new market and city. We know you have nothing to worry about when it comes to Calgary. We have all the right mitigations in place to ensure your transition to our amazing city is seamless.

AMAZON RISK CALGARY MITIGATION STRATEGY

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As you are evaluating the facts and information, questions may arise. We welcome the opportunity to provide answers and address any concerns. We understand that this may happen even before the shortlisting occurs, so rest assured that we can provide answers quickly and discreetly. We are already anticipating your needs. Whenever you’re ready, we will be ready to totallyƜ$%1 "/#,/6,2ǽ 201$&3"20 ))ǽ

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You’ve made it this far.

We’d just like to say thanks for taking the time. We know you’ve got a lot to consider. But we also know you’d have an amazing home in Calgary. Great people. A city that supports business. An amazing culture. An enviable lifestyle.

We’ve had a blast preparing our response, and the whole city is behind us (see love letters). We’re not saying we’re perfect, but we’re perfect for Amazon. We’re ready.

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