Appendix J Letters to Aboriginal Communities

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 31, 2011

Chief Dwight Sutherland and Council Taykwa Tagamou Nation New Post New Post 69 PO Box 3310, RR 3 Cochrane, On P0L 1C0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the district of Cochrane, in the Town of Cochrane. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project, and Martin’s Meadows Solar Project (the “Projects”) and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process.

As part of the REA process (Section 14 (b) O. Reg, 359/09), the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has provided Northland Power with a list of Aboriginal communities who, in the opinion of the MOE Director:

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

Your community was included in the MOE’s list and as such you will be included in our Projects’ consultation programs and you will be provided with the reports and summaries required by Section 17 of Ontario Reg. 359/09, as soon as they are available.

Northland Power is commencing its public consultation program in support of the Projects and we would like to invite you to the upcoming Public Meeting. Please find attached a “Notice of a Proposal to Engage in a Renewable Energy Project and Notice of Public Meeting”, which details the time and date of the planned meeting. This joint Notice will also be published in Cochrane Times Post on June 2, 2011 and June 9, 2011. The Public Meeting will provide all stakeholders with an opportunity to learn more about our Project proposals and about Northland Power.

In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09 as amended by Ontario Regulation 512/10, a draft “Project Description Report” is enclosed and further information pertaining to these Projects and about Northland Power can be found online at: www.northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire, and www.northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows.

We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

May 31, 2011

Correspondence should be directed to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7

Phone: 905-374-0701 Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

We thank you for your interest in these Projects and look forward to your participation.

Yours truly,

Sean Male. M.Sc REA Coordinator SM: mg

Attachments:

Project Description Report Notice of a Proposal/Notice of Public Meeting: Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project, Martin’s Meadows Solar Project

cc: Mike Lord, Northland Power Tom Hockin, Northland Power

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May 31, 2011

Chief Dave Babin and Council Wahgoshig First Nation c/o: Purlator Depot, Matheson Office Abitibi 70 RR #3 Matheson, ON P0K 1N0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 31, 2011

Chief Murray Ray and Council Flying Post Flying Post 73 33 First Street East Nipigon, On P0T 2J0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 31, 2011

Chief Alex Batisse and Council Matachewan First Nation Matachewan 72 363 Georgina Street, Matachewan On P0O 1M0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 31, 2011

Northern Lights Métis Council Urgil Courville, President PO Box 2690 275 Fifteenth Ave., Cochrane, On P0L 1C0

Dear President:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 31, 2011

Métis Nation of Ontario – Timmins 347 Spruce St. South Timmins, On P4N 2N2

To Whom It May Concern:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 31, 2011

Métis Nation of Ontario Consultation Unit 500 Old St.Patrick St, Unit 3 Ottawa, On K1N 9G4

To Whom It May Concern:

Subject: Notice of Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”.

H334844-0000-90-218-0023

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

June 21, 2011

Chief Dwight Sutherland and Council Taykwa Tagamou Nation New Post New Post 69 PO Box 3310, RR 3 Cochrane, On P0L 1C0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the District of Cochrane, in the Town of Cochrane. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project, and Martin’s Meadows Solar Project (the “Projects”) and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process.

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

2) otherwise may be interested in any negative environmental effects of the project”. Your community was included in the MOE’s list and as such you will be included in our Projects’ consultation programs and you will be provided with the reports and summaries required by Section 17 of Ontario Reg. 359/09, as soon as they are available.

As previously notified in a letter dated, May 31, 2011, Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects. Due to a change in Project location, the previously notified date of Tuesday July 5, 2011 for the Public Meeting is changed to Wednesday July 27, 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please find attached a “Notice of Public Meeting”, which details the time and date of the planned meeting. This Notice will also be published in Cochrane Times Post on Thursday June 23, 2011 and Thursday June 30, 2011. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09 as amended by Ontario Regulation 512/10, updated draft “Project Description Report” are enclosed and further information pertaining to these Projects and about Northland Power can be found on-line at: www.northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire, and www.northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows.

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

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June 21, 2011

Chief Dave Babin and Council Wahgoshig First Nation c/o: Purlator Depot, Matheson Office Abitibi 70 RR #3 Matheson, ON P0K 1N0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

June 21, 2011

Chief Murray Ray and Council Flying Post Flying Post 73 33 First Street East Nipigon, On P0T 2J0

Dear Chief and Council :

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

June 21, 2011

Chief Alex Batisse and Council Matachewan First Nation Matachewan 72 363 Georgina Street, Matachewan On P0O 1M0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

June 21, 2011

Northern Lights Métis Council Urgil Courville, President PO Box 2690 275 Fifteenth Ave., Cochrane, On P0L 1C0

Dear President:

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

June 21, 2011

Métis Nation of Ontario – Timmins 347 Spruce St. South Timmins, On P4N 2N2

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

June 21, 2011

Métis Nation of Ontario Consultation Unit 500 Old St.Patrick St, Unit 3 Ottawa, On K1N 9G4

Subject: Notice of Change of Public Meeting Date - Northland Power Inc. - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project

1) “have or may have constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights that may be adversely impacted by the project, or

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

H334844-0000-90-218-0033

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 24, 2012

Chief and Council Taykwa Tagamou Nation PO Box 3310, RR 3 Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned a public meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, as outlined in the enclosed Notice of Public Meeting. This Notice will also be published in Cochrane Times Post on Thursday, May 24, 2012 and Thursday, July 26, 2012. The Public Meeting will provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. Please note a change has occurred in the proposed transmission line route and the attached map outlines both the previous proposed transmission line route, as shown at the last public meeting, and the revised proposed transmission line route.

In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are to follow and will be made available by Thursday, June 21, 2012 to your community as well as on-line at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire and www.northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows.

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin’s Meadows Solar Project Comparison Map of Transmission Line Route cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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May 24, 2012

Chief and Council Wahgoshig First Nation R.R# 3 Matheson, ON P0K 1N0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

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May 24, 2012

Chief and Council Flying Post PO Box 1027 Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0

Dear Chief and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

H334844-0000-90-218-0146 Page 2

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May 24, 2012

Chief and Council Matachewan First Nation PO Box 160 Matchewan, ON P0K 1M0

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

H334844-0000-90-218-0146 Page 2

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May 24, 2012

Urgil Courville, President Northern Lights Metis Council PO Box 2690 275 Fifteenth Ave. Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0

Dear Urgil Courville:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin’s Meadows Solar Project (the “Projects”) and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process. Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned a public meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, as outlined in the enclosed Notice of Public Meeting. This Notice will also be published in Cochrane Times Post on Thursday, May 24, 2012 and Thursday, July 26, 2012. The Public Meeting will provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. Please note a change has occurred in the proposed transmission line route and the attached map outlines both the previous proposed transmission line route, as shown at the last public meeting, and the revised proposed transmission line route. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are to follow and will be made available by Thursday, June 21, 2012 to your community as well as on-line at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire and www.northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows. We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts.

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

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May 24, 2012

To Whom it May Concern Metis Nation of Ontario, Timmins 347 Spruce St. South Timmins, ON P4N 2N2

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

H334844-0000-90-218-0146 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

May 24, 2012

To Whom it May Concern Metis Nation of Ontario, Consultation Unit 500 Old St. Patrick St. Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting and Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project

H334844-0000-90-218-0146

May 24, 2012

Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

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June 8, 2012

Metis Nation of Ontario Consultation Unit 500 Old St. Patrick St, Unit 3 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9G4

Subject: Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project As you are aware, Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project (the "Projects") and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process. As was stated in a letter dated May 24, 2012, Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned public meetings on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Hunta Mennonite Church, Lot 28, Concession 6, Hunta, On, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Tim Horton's Event Centre, 7 Tim Horton's Drive, Cochrane, On from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Public Meetings will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are enclosed for your communities review and information, as well on-line version can be accessed at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire and www.northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows. We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts. Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

Safety . Quality ® Sustainability g Innovation Hatch 2012106 g: HATCH Metis Nation of Ontario Consultation Unit June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report—Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review—Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Empire Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report— Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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June 8, 2012

Metis Nation of Ontario — Timmins 347 Spruce St. South Timmins, Ontario P4N 2N2

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator SKM:mg

Safety e Quality .Sustainability e Innovation © Hatch 2012/06 R IF Metis Nation of Ontario - Timmins

June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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June 8, 2012

Northern Lights Metis Council Urgil Courville, President PO Box 2690 275 Fifteenth Ave. Cochrane, Ontario POL 1C0

Subject: Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project As you are aware, Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project (the "Projects") and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process. As was stated in a letter dated May 24, 2012, Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned public meetings on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Hunta Mennonite Church, Lot 28, Concession 6, Hunta, On, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Tim Horton's Event Centre, 7 Tim Horton's Drive, Cochrane, On from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Public Meetings will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are enclosed for your communities review and information, as well on-line version can be accessed at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire and www.northlandpowerca/martinsmeadows. We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts. Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: smale@ hatch.ca

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator SKM:mg

Safety ® Quality n Sustainability Innovation © Hatch 2012/06 L ATCH Northern Lights Metis Council Urgil Courville, President June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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June 8, 2012

Chief Murray Ray and Council Flying Post Flying Post 73 33 First Street East Nipigon, Ontario POT 2J0

Subject: Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project As you are aware, Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project (the "Projects") and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process. As was stated in a letter dated May 24, 2012, Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned public meetings on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Hunta Mennonite Church, Lot 28, Concession 6, Hunta, On, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Tim Horton's Event Centre, 7 Tim Horton's Drive, Cochrane, On from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Public Meetings will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are enclosed for your communities review and information, as well on-line version can be accessed at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire and www.northlandpowerca/martinsmeadows. We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts. Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: smale@ hatch.ca

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

Safety Quality m Sustainability Innovation © Hatch 2012/06 L .IATCH" Chief Murray Ray and Council Flying Post June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review—Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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June 8, 2012

Chief Alex Batisse and Council Matachewan First Nation Matachewean 72, Lot 72 363 Georgina Street Matachewan, Ontario P0K IMO

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator SKM:mg

Safety Quality Sustainability Innovation © Hatch 2012/06 L ATCH Chief Alex Batisse and Council Matachewan First Nation June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report—Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report—Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report— Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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June 8, 2012

Chief Dave Babin and Council Wahgoshig First Nation c/o: Purlator Depot, Matheson Office Tanny Convenience Store 362 MacDougall Street Matheson, Ontario P0K 1NO

Subject: Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project As you are aware, Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project (the "Projects") and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process. As was stated in a letter dated May 24, 2012, Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned public meetings on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Hunta Mennonite Church, Lot 28, Concession 6, Hunta, On, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Tim Horton's Event Centre, 7 Tim Horton's Drive, Cochrane, On from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Public Meetings will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are enclosed for your communities review and information, as well on-line version can be accessed at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpower.ca/empire and www.northlandpowerca/martinsmeadows. We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts. Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

f(1(

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator SKM:mg

Safety e Quality e Sustainability e Innovation © Hatch 2012/06 L ATCH Chief Dave Babin and Council Wahgoshig First Nation June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Empire Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Empire Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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June 8, 2012

Chief Dwight Sutherland and Council Taykwa Tagamou Nation c/o Town of Cochrane 171 Fourth Avenue Cochrane, Ontario POL 1C0

Subject: Renewable Energy Approvals Documents - Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadow's Solar Project As you are aware, Northland Power is proposing to construct three solar projects in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, Empire Solar Project and Martin's Meadows Solar Project (the "Projects") and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act Part V.0.1 and Ontario Regulation 359/09. Northland Power has retained Hatch to assist in fulfilling the requirements of the REA process. As was stated in a letter dated May 24, 2012, Northland Power is undertaking a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned public meetings on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Hunta Mennonite Church, Lot 28, Concession 6, Hunta, On, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at the Tim Horton's Event Centre, 7 Tim Horton's Drive, Cochrane, On from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Public Meetings will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Project proposals and about Northland Power. In accordance with Section 16 (3) of Ontario Reg. 359/09, draft supporting documents, including the Project Description Report, Executive Summary, Design and Operations Report, Construction Plan Report, Decommissioning Plan Report, Noise Assessment Report, Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report, Natural Heritage Assessment Reports and Water Body Assessment Reports, are enclosed for your communities review and information, as well on-line version can be accessed at northlandpower.ca/abitibi, www.northlandpowerca/empire and www.northlandpowerca/nnartinsmeadows. We respectfully request that your community provide (in writing) to us any information available that in your opinion, should be considered when preparing the reports required for the REA process, and in particular, any information the community may have regarding adverse impacts that these Projects may have on constitutionally protected aboriginal or treaty rights, as well as any measures for mitigating those adverse impacts. Please direct any correspondence(s) to:

Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male, M.Sc. REA Coordinator

SKM:mg

Safety Quality g Sustainability Innovation © Hatch 2012/06 HATCH" Chief Dwight Sutherland and Concil Taykwa Tagamou Nation June 8, 2012

Attachment(s)/Enclosure DRAFT Project Description Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Abitibi Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study—Abitibi Solar Project

DRAFT Project Description Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Executive Summary — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Construction Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Design and Operations Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Decommissioning Plan Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Noise Assessment Report — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Evaluation of Significance — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Natural Heritage Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Records Review — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Site Investigation — Martin's Meadows Solar Project DRAFT Water Body Environmental Impact Study — Martin's Meadows Solar Project

Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment Report — 115kV Transmission Line cc: Tom Hockin, Northland Power Carol-Ann Fletcher, Northland Power

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September 18, 2012

Chief Dwight Sutherland and Council Taykwa Tagamou Nation c/o Town of Cochrane 171 Fourth Avenue Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0

Dear Chief Sutherland and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

Northland Power is proposing to construct four solar projects in northeastern Ontario; three in the Town of Cochrane, just southeast of the community of Genier, and a fourth near the community of Hunta. The proposed projects are named the Abitibi Solar Project, the Empire Solar Project, the Martin’s Meadows Solar Project and the Long Lake Solar Project (the “Projects”) and will each have an installed nominal capacity of 10 MW. A 115 kV transmission line will connect these Projects to the provincial electricity distribution network. These Projects require a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act.

Northland Power is continuing a public consultation program in support of the Projects and has planned a public meeting on Thursday October 4, 2012, as outlined in the enclosed Notice of Public Meeting. This Notice will also be published in Cochrane Times Post on Thursday September 20, 2012, and Thursday September 27, 2012. The Public Meeting is being held to provide further information on the proposed 115 kV transmission line associated with the Projects.

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Chief Dwight Sutherland and Council September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Please direct any correspondence(s) to: Sean Male, M.Sc., REA Coordinator Hatch Ltd. 4342 Queen St., Suite 500 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7 Phone: 905-374-0701, Ext 5280 Fax: 905-374-1157 Email: [email protected]

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

September 18, 2012

Chief Dave Babin and Council Wahgoshig First Nation c/o Purolator Depot, Matheson Office Tanny Convenience Store 362 MacDougall St. Matheson, ON P0K 1N0

Dear Chief Babin and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Chief Dave Babin and Council September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

September 18, 2012

Chief Murray Ray and Council Flying Post Flying Post 73 33 First St. East Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0

Dear Chief Ray and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Chief Murray Ray and Council September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

September 18, 2012

Chief Alex Batisse and Council Matachewan First Nation Matachewan 72, Lot 72 363 Georgina St. Matachewan, ON P0K 1M0

Dear Chief Batisse and Council:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Chief Alex Batisse and Council September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

September 18, 2012

Urgill Courville, President Northern Lights Metis Council 275 Fifteenth Ave. Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0

Dear Mr. Courville:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Urgill Courville September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

September 18, 2012

Metis Nation of Ontario – Timmins 275 Fifteenth Ave. Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0

To Whom It May Concern:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Metis Nation of Ontario – Timmins September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

Suite 500, 4342 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 7J7 Tel. 905 374 5200  Fax: 905 374 1157  www.hatch.ca

September 18, 2012

Metis Nation of Ontario Consultation Unit 500 Old St. Patrick St., Unit 3 Ottawa, ON K1N 9G4

To Whom It May Concern:

Subject: Notice of Public Meeting - Abitibi, Empire, Martin's Meadows and Long Lake Solar Projects

As you may be aware, copies of the draft supporting documents were made available on June 21, 2012, at:

 the Town of Cochrane municipal office

 the Hunta Mennonite Church (please contact Robert Landis at 705-272-6306 for a viewing)

 online at the Project websites:

 northlandpower.ca/abitibi

 northlandpower.ca/empire

 northlandpower.ca/martinsmeadows

 northlandpower.ca/longlake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev. 0

Metis Nation of Ontario September 18, 2012

We would appreciate any comments, queries or information you may have that are relevant to the proposed Projects.

Sincerely,

Sean K. Male SKM:mg

Attachment(s)/Enclosure Notice of Public Meeting – Abitibi, Empire, Martin’s Meadows and Long Lake

H334844-0000-90-218-0160, Rev 0 Page 2

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