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TransCanada PipeLines Limited October 6, 2015 st 450 – 1 Street S.W. Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 5H1 Mayor & Council City of Prince George Tel: 403.920-6456 1100 Patricia Boulevard Email: [email protected] Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 Web: www.transcanada.com

CGL4703-CGP-PG-PR-LTR-1517

Dear City of Prince George Mayor and Council,

Re: TransCanada Request for Support

Further to our September 2nd letter to Mayor Lyn Hall, and after subsequent discussions with City staff, TransCanada would like to formally request Council’s endorsement of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. If feasible, we would like to request this for consideration at the Council meeting scheduled for October 20th, 2015. TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline projects have both received Environmental Assessment Certificates from the BC Environmental Assessment Office. Both projects are continuing to work with the BC Oil and Gas Commission to secure the necessary permits for construction and are in the process of selecting prime contractors in anticipation of final investment decisions on behalf of our customers. Coastal GasLink would deliver natural gas from northeastern B.C. to the proposed LNG Canada export facility at Kitimat. Prince Rupert Gas Transmission would deliver B.C. natural gas to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG facility within the District of Port Edward. British Columbia has abundant supplies of natural gas, but prices and demand levels in the North American market are low because of very high volumes of natural gas production in the United States. The B.C. government has identified LNG export as a major economic opportunity for this province. Through the environmental assessment period, Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission have logged hundreds of thousands of field investigation hours across northern B.C., making use of local contractors and local labour and generating ongoing revenues for retail and commercial services. We have located our regional headquarters in Prince George, where we employ a growing number of full-time staff, and hope to base our long term B.C. operations. TransCanada has been pleased to become an active corporate citizen in Prince George. We were an Official Sponsor of the Canada Winter Games, taking part in community events leading up the Games and during the Games themselves as the Closing Ceremonies title sponsor. We have joined the family of donors at the University of Northern British Columbia with a $400,000 contribution to their award-winning bioenergy system and the Sustainable Communities Demonstration Project; We’ve invested half a million dollars in significant training partnerships that support the College of New Caledonia and the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association to help build Northern BC’s labour force. We’ve invested in local

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community organizations like the Prince George Legion, the Hudson’s Bay Wetland Society, and the Breakfast Club Program at Ron Brent Elementary; we have been an active member of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce; and finally, we’ve been engaging with local residents and businesses at our office, project information sessions, and regional business forums to provide project information and solicit input on our project plans. Given the status of Prince George as a business and transportation centre, we anticipate that construction of these two projects would provide substantial economic benefits to your city. These would include employment and related skills development, local contracting and related growth in business capacity, and local spending by contractors and individual project employees. Once in operation, TransCanada’s infrastructure would provide property tax payments within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George which would support education and services such as fire protection, police services, schools and hospital districts. Both LNG Canada and Pacific NorthWest LNG are now considering whether to proceed with positive investment decisions. TransCanada is looking to demonstrate that there is strong local support for LNG export development and pipeline development in particular. As B.C.’s Northern Capital, the City of Prince George is an important community to us, and a leading city in B.C. Other communities across Northern B.C. have written letters of support, including Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Houston, Terrace, and Kitimat. We are asking, therefore, for a statement of support for TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission projects. Enclosed are examples of support letters we have received from local governments and business organizations. Thank you for your interest in TransCanada. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with the city government and the people and businesses of Prince George in the coming years.

Sincerely,

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Rebecca McElhoes Manager, Community Relations Western Canada | TransCanada 450 -1st street, Calgary, AB T2P 5H1 O: 403.920.6456 / C: 403.921.0666

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PRINCE GEORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

September 30, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M OAS

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M OAS

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry,

Please accept this letter of endorsement on behalf of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. We would like to express our support for sustainable business development in northern and central British Columbia, and feel that the construction and completion of TransCanada's proposed Coastal Gas Link and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline projects works toward that.

Prince George is the economic capital of northern B.C., with a broad and diversified offering of suppliers and services that are well equipped to take part in work surrounding the LNG industry. We are confident that natural gas pipeline construction would bring considerable benefits to Prince George in terms of contracting and employment opportunities, as well as increased spending in the retail and service sectors.

We are very supportive ofTransCanada's decision to locate your regional office in Prince George, and appreciate your participation in Chamber activities and events. We also recognize your investment in Prince George through your sponsorship of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, donations to our post secondary education institutions and support for community organizations. As a relative newcomer to the area, you have created a positive profile and built good relationships in our community.

British Columbia depends on resource development, and, more than ever, we rely on industry to work with communities to achieve our joint economic and business objectives. The Prince George Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with TransCanada in the years ahead.

Sincerely,

Oodi~ ClllrChristie Ray, CEO

PRINCE GEORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 890 Vancouver Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 2PS Phone: 250.562.2454 I Fax: 250.562.6510 I www.pgchamber.bc.ca City of Dawson Creek Office of the Mayor Box 150, Dawson Creek, BC VIG 4G4 Tel: (250) 784-3616 Fax: (250) 782-3203

September 21, 2015 File No.: 1-1-4

Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry:

Re: Letter of Support

On behalf of the City of Dawson Creek I am pleased to provide a letter of support for the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. The export of liquefied natural gas represents a major economic opportunity for British Columbia. The Peace region is experienced in working alongside the natural gas industry and is in line for a larger economic boost related to increased natural gas exploration, production and processing. In Dawson Creek, the increased upstream activity means ongoing business for the energy service sector, transportation, retail and other services. We are pleased that TransCanada's project teams have made the effort to learn about Dawson Creek area priorities and engage with local government, Chamber of Commerce, landowners and residents. We are also excited about the partnership with Northern Lights College and the opportunities it will bring for students related to skills training and education. We look forward to the implementation of your local participation plans and continuing the ongoing respectful and transparent dialogue. We wish you every success as these two TransCanada projects move toward their final investment decisions, and we look forward to an ongoing relationship for years to come.

Mayor

"Excellence in Service and Leadership" www.dawsoncreek.ca Oa.tt1.f(JI( e""eei DISTRICT ,------CHAMBER OF COMMERCE&

September 14, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry,

On behalf of the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our support for TransCanada's Coastal Gaslink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline projects.

Dawson Creek is well aware of the opportunities and challenges related to energy development. We appreciate that in the planning and regulatory phase of your projects you have already take steps to support our community through a significant training partnership with Northern Lights College and sponsorship of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The construction of pipelines and related facilities has the potential to bring more extensive benefits in terms of high quality jobs, contracting opportunities, local spending and community investment in Dawson Creek and the surrounding area.

The largest benefit to northeast B.C. from LNG development will come from continued and increased natural gas exploration and development activity. However, your pipelines will play an essential part in getting product to market. We recognize, therefore, that pipeline construction is essential to the economic future of our region.

We are happy that TransCanada has joined the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce, and we look forward to your presence at our events. I would like to offer you my personal best wishes for your success in the coming months and years.

~ rel~ Anjula Benjamin President Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce Fort C: Johr: &· 01 .,. r-- Chamber V Commerce

August 31, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry, On behalf of the Fort St John Chamber of Commerce, we are writing to express our support of TransCanada's proposed Coastal Gas Link and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline projects. We believe these projects are in the best interest of the community and will serve the members of our Chamber well. The economic benefits these projects will bring to Fort St John and surrounding areas are numerous and we look forward to the employment and contracting opportunities that would accompany each of these projects, in addition to the local spend and increased tax base that will help to support our communities. At a time when many industries are slowing down or closing their doors, new opportunities such as those offered by these projects are critical to our community, region, and province. At a recent Chamber luncheon, the speakers from TransCanada drew a crowd of over 100 members who came out to learn about TransCanada's contracting programs and practices and the various local services that will be required for the projects throughout construction. It is this kind of information sharing and ongoing local engagement by TransCanada that assures us of their commitment to local benefits and is why we are happy to endorse TransCanada's northern BC projects.

T y.Zab1 sky President, Fort St John & District Chamber of Commerce .~ lltOJr~~ Lilia Hansen Executive Director, Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce

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September 14, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M OA8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry, On behalf of the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce, we are writing to express our support of TransCanada's proposed Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline projects.As a center of industry in BC with a diverse business offering, we believe these projects are in the best interest of the community and the businesses we represent. The development of LNG in BC provides the oppo1tunity for significant economic benefits for Chetwynd, which is crucial at a time when many other sectors in Western Canada are slowing down. The business community looks forward to the numerous employment and contracting opportunities, in addition to the increased local spend, community investment, and tax base that will benefit the community as a whole. Through events such as Chamber luncheons and trade shows, TransCanada representativeshave continued to provide valuable information to members with respect to TransCanada's contracting programs and practices and the various local services that will be required for the projects throughout construction. TransCanada's ongoing engagement with our Chamber has indicated a commitment to the community and delivering local benefits, and we look forward to a positive Final Investment Decision for TransCanada' s northern BC projects.

Sincerely,

Carmen Westgat /7 avvv~n...W~ " President, Chetwy~hamber of Commerce'(_ A,;\ ~~

Tonia Richter ~ Executive Director, Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce <:, '\' It I C '/• District of Chetwynd

Box 357 Chelwynd, BC Canada V0C 1J0

l ei: (250) 401-4100 fax: (250) 40 1-4101 CHETWYND email: d-chet @gochetwynd.com

September 10, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry;

On behalf of the Council of the District of Chetwynd, I am pleased to provide a letter of support for the proposed Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Transmission Pipeline Projects.

Chetwynd has a long history of industrial development and offers a diversity of business services. We look forward to the employment and contracting opportunities that would accompany each of the above projects, along with local spending, community investment initiatives and ongoing tax revenues to support education and regional services.

We have already seen benefits from these pipeline proposals and a commitment from TransCanada to enhance our community. TransCanada's $ I 00,000 contribution to the newly constructed Chetwynd Primary Care Medical Clinic not only demonstrated that the company is listening to community priorities, but that it stands behind its commitment to leave a positive legacy.

The District of Chetwynd looks forward to the development of TransCanada's projects and hopes to see it move toward a final investment decision that will benefit Northern BC.

Sincerely, DISTRICT OF CHETWYND

~Merlin Nichols Mayor

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AdministratioAdministrationn LLeisureisuree ServServiceicess PublicPublic WorksWorks FireFire OfficeOffice DepartmentDepartment DepartmentDepartment DepartmentDepartment Tel.Tel. 250-997-3221250-997-3221 Tel.Tel. 250-997250-997-528·52833 Tel.Tel. 250-997-3761250-997-3761 Tel.Tel. 250-997-4221250-997-4221 FaxFax 250-997-5186250-997-5186 FaxFax 250-997-5792250-997-5792 FaxFax 250-997-4381250-997-4381 FaxFax 250-997-4224250-997-4224 www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca ------MACKENZIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Box 880, 88 Centennial Drive Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 Phone: (250) 997-5459 Fax: (250) 997-6117 E-Mail: [email protected]

TransCanada Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 450-1 St. SW Calgary, Alberta T2P SHl

March 24, 2014

Re: Support to Applications in Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction for Mackenzie & Area.

The Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce is writing to express our strong support for pipeline construction in the oil & gas industry for Mackenzie and area. These projects, such as TransCanada's Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Line and Spectra Energy's Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Line are in the best interest of our community.

The proposed lines will provide significant economic benefits for our region. At a time when local and provincial governments are struggling to balance their budgets, these employment and revenue benefits are critical to our region.

These projects will be an important contributor to the future prosperity of our area, province and country. To date, the open houses these companies have held in our community indicate they are taking great care that the proposed projects will cause minimal short term effects on people and the environment. We will continue to foster relationships with all involved, with the ultimate outcome being positive economic growth for Mackenzie and our residents.

Sincerely,

Peter McGaffin President, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce

Janey Morgan Office Manager, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce District of Vanderhoof Incorporated 1926 Geographical Centre of BC

Office of the Mayor

June 22, 2015

Kiel Giddens Land Community and Aboriginal Relations Liaison TransCanada Pipelines 201-760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M OAS

Dear Mr. Giddens, re: Letter of Support

For fifty years and more, forestry, agriculture, and mining have been key ingredients to economic success in t he North.

More recently, we've st arted to diversify successfully into other areas and the emergence of the LNG industry on t he horizon expands the opportunity for residents of Northern BC.

When the representatives from TransCanada1s Costal Gaslink Pipeline Project first visited our communities, they presented a new opportunity. It was cl ear that the project would bring employment into northern B.C. with as many as 2500 construction jobs created from the Northeast to th e Coast. But how much of that benefit would go to the local economy?

We made it a priority t o communicate that we expect this major project to support our communities in a lasting way. For example the District of Vanderhoof and TransCanada are in preliminary discussions regarding the siting of 1000 man work camp. We see this potential partnership opportunity as a primary example of how industry and local government can work toget her.

That was three years ago. Since then, Northern BC Communities have developed a much greater knowledge of what goes into pipeline development. This is largely due to the ongoing presence of project teams from TransCanada and competing companies. Through dialogue, communities like Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake Houst on and Smithers have helped to focus the Coastal Gaslink t eam on issues such as local hiring and local contracting, as well as environmental prot ection. The result is a set of project commitments that are written into the provincial government's regulatory documents. Coast al Gaslink is already making significant contributions to our region. Local businesses are involved in their fieldwork, and the company is contributing to community organizations. This includes support for things like skills training, emergency response, and environmenta l prot ection and community events (sponsorship of public skating}. These benefits will continue and the North will be stronger if we can move major projects like Coastal Gaslink to construction. Our businesses will be able t o take advantage

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Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place

Prince George, BC V2M OAS

Dear Mr. Gateman,

I am writing to express our support for the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project.

The Village of Fraser Lake is an industrial community. The Fraser Lake Sawmill, is one of British Columbia's most productive and efficient facilities. Our residents have extensive experience with both forest sector industries, mining exploration and production. We are located in northern B.c.'s main rail and highway corridor, so we are aware of our links to national and international trading systems.

As a community we have experienced the ups and downs of the resource economy. Fraser Lake and other communities in our region have seen layoffs, shutdowns and false starts. We are pleased that Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project takes an interest in the economic big picture and in taking the time to learn about our community priorities. We understand that part of this is in response to regulatory requirements, but Coastal Gaslink has gone above and beyond in terms of the numbers of meetings that have been organized with the general public, small groups and Fraser Lake Council. We have appreciated these efforts as they have always provided us with more information and allowed up to provide Coastal Gaslink representatives with our feedback into your plans.

We appreciate your transparency and look forward to working with you on seeking further benefits that this new emerging industry will bring to our area. We understand that the project will provide high quality jobs and contracting opportunities, local spending, community investment initiatives and property tax revenues that support community services.

We happily support TransCanada in this endeavor and look forward to news that Coastal Gaslink has been successful in your efforts to reach a positive investment decision for the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project. This will no doubt bring benefits to northern B.C.

Mayor Dwayne Lindstrom Village of Fraser Lake 210 Carrier Crecent P.O. Box 430,

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210 CARRIER CR.ES., BOX 430, FRASER LAKE, BC V0J lS0 • PHONE 250-699-6257 • FAX 250-699-6469 • www.fraserlalcc.ca Village of Fraser Lake

Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place

Prince George, BC V2M OAS

Dear Mr. Gateman,

I am writing to express our support for the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project.

Mayor Dwayne Lindstrom Village of Fraser Lake 210 Carrier Crecent P.O. Box 430,

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210 CARRIER CR.ES., BOX 430, FRASER LAKE, BC V0J lS0 • PHONE 250-699-6257 • FAX 250-699-6469 • www.fraserlalcc.ca 08/09/2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman,

I am writing to express support for TransCanada's Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project and the overall development of the LNG industry in B.C.

The Burns Lake townsi~e is located about 10 kilometres north of your proposed route and we are well positioned to take advantage of a variety of opportunities related to pipeline construction. It is our hope that this project will provide a lasting legacy for our community in terms of skills development and business capacity. We understand that it is your intention to provide opportunities for jobs and local contracting to B.C. residents and businesses and ongoing community investments. Tax revenues from the operation of the pipeline would support education, the regional hospital board and other regional services in the area and we look forward to the boost this would bring to our region. As you may be aware Council has recently signed on to the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance as well as the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Legacy Project and we look forward to continued communication and collaboration as these projects develop. We have appreciated your efforts to learn about Burns Lake, your ongoing commitment to providing information and listening to council and residents during interactions with us over the past three.years. We were pleased to see the Project invest in our community with the announcement of an education and skills training agreement with the College of New Caledonia. We welcome discussions through the construction period on matters of mutual interest to both your project and to us.

We are excited for this project to become a reality and the benefits northern B.C. communities will see from the emergence of this new industry.

Sincerely, -;1t:5c_>- Luke Strimbold, Mayor

Village of Burns Lake

Phone: 250-692-7587 Eor ,'\ b I 1 PO Boll 570 \..l /J WWW. urns a <.e.ca Bums Lake. BC VOJ lE " , www.b s August 31, 2015

File No.: 113.01 Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman:

Regarding: Letter of Support

On behalf of the District of Houston's Council, I am writing to express support for TransCanada's Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project.

Houston is located at the gateway to a long section of the project right-of-way and we have become increasingly aware of the business and retail opportunities that will arise during pipeline construction. In fact, on a per capita basis, Houston may be one of the biggest beneficiaries of local spending.

We also appreciate that with this proposed project, there will be employment and local vendor opportunities, training initiatives, further community investment and property tax revenue to support community services and infrastructure, education and regional services. We have been pleased with the interest your project team has shown in our local economy and local priorities; we look forward to a productive dialogue as you continue to progress through project planni_ng.

TransCanada has been open and honest in their discussions with us since the start. We appreciate your transparency and level of interactions with mayor and council, and with residents in and around Houston.

Houston looks forward to continuing to build a relationship with TransCanada and Coastal Gaslink. We wish your project team the best as you look forward to a positive investment decision.

Sincerely,

Shane Brienen Mayor of Houston ~ p~~

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September 21, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry,

The Smithers District Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to speak in support of economic development that affects our members and our community. Regarding your projects we are confident that provincial and federal institutions establish strict environmental regulations and development standards to ensure our values and environment are protected. The Smithers Chamber supports the development of businesses in compliance with regulatory bodies and permitting agencies and supports the provision that industry provides extensive public consultation and community engagement.

We support businesses that ensure high-quality jobs; business opportunities; local spending; community investment and future prosperity for our area. As we are in service to our members, we support the benefits that large industrial investors provide that strengthen our local businesses opportunity to grow and prosper.

The Smithers District Chamber of Commerce is pro-business and appreciates TransCanada’s commitment to the process to ensure environmental standards are met, that the public and aboriginal groups have been consulted and that community groups have had the opportunity to take part in the engagement process. We appreciate TransCanada’s decision to open a community office in Smithers as a base for your activities in northwest B.C and wishTransCanada success moving forward.

Sincerely. Heather Gallagher Heather Gallagher, Manager Colin Bateman Colin Bateman, President Smithers District Chamber of Commerce

THECITYOF TERRACE

OFFICE 01~THE MAYOR

September 29, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, 8. C. V2M OAB

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place, Prince George, 8.C. V2M OAB

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry,

On behalf of the City of Terrace, I am writing to express support for TransCanada 's Coastal Gaslink Pipeline and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Projects, and the overall development of the LNG Industry in Northwest B.C.

While the projects would not be located in Terrace we anticipate a number of benefits from the Coastal Gaslink (CGL) Pipeline and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) Projects for our residents. As the service and supply centre for the Northwest, Terrace is the location for many of the region's business, retail, medical, educational and Government services. The economic activity from local employment and supply chain spin-offs will provide direct economic benefit to our community.

The CGL Pipeline and PRGT Projects wt'll also generate revenue for the Provincial Government. The City is a member of the Northwest British Columbia Resource Benefits Alliance, which is seeking a revenue sharing agreement with the Province to ensure local communities receive their fair share of revenues from resource development in the region. Revenue sharing with the Province will enable us to maintain healthy and sustainable communities into the future and would ensure social benefits from projects like the CGL Pipeline and PRGT Projects in addition to economic benefits.

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We recognize the contributions made by CGL, PRGT and TransCanada towards education through Northwest Community College and other training facilities in Terrace and look forward to seeing the graduates from these programs take advantage of the employment opportunities that the CGL Pipeline and PRGT Projects will have available for them.

We are excited for this project to come to fruition and to see the benefits that will come to Northwest 8. C. through the responsible development, construction and mobilization of the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Projects.

Sincerely,

Carol Leclerc Mayor

P.O. Box 214, Kitimat, B.C.

September 24, 2015

TransCanada/ Coastal GasLink,

RE: Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project

Kitimat Economic Development Association would like to express their approval for the above noted project. The benefits to our community and the Haisla Nation will be immense; from employment to an influx of revenue to the town of Kitimat and its neighbouring communities. This project is important not to just our area but British Columbia and Canada as a whole. The LNG industry will supply our town, province and nation with the much needed revenue to continue supplying us with services that are beneficial to the country.

Yours truly,

Debbie Oviatt

Director OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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September 11, 2015

Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC DISTRICT OF KITIMAT 270 City Centre V2M OA8 Kitimat, British Columbia Canada vac 2H7 Attention: Rick Gateman, President Phone(250)632-8900 Fax (250) 632-4995 RE: TransCanada's Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Project

Dear Mr. Gateman:

The District of Kitimat Council wishes to extend its support for TransCanada's Coastal Gasllnk project. Kitimat has long been a site for global-scale industrial production, and we continue to welcome international opportunity. We look forward to playing a big part in the development of the B.C. LNG industry with the proposed LNG Canada facility located within the District of Kitimat.

Establishing new industries in Kitimat has been a top priority for our municipality. Coasta l GasLink's pipeline, feeding LNG Canada's project with natural gas, will provide Kitimat with increased economic stability. The project has the potential to provide high quality jobs, contracting opportunities, local spending, community investment initiatives and long-term property tax revenues to support community services. Kitimat has already benefited from Project commitments as seen through contributions made to local organizations like Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Services.

We support TransCanada in its endeavor to reach a positive investment decision for Coastal Gaslink and thank you for your continued commitment to keep Council and District of Kitimat staff up to date on the project. We encourage you to remain diligent with your community consultation efforts.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me though our municipal office at 250• 632-8920.

Sincerely,

Philip Germuth Mayor District of Kitimat

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce - -

September 29, 2015

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Attention: Rick Gateman, President

Dear Mr. Gateman,

On behalf of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to convey our support for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project.

The project will bring much prosperity to the region as Coastal GasLink continues to work on the conditions set out in their Environmental Assessment Certificate and to continue to work closely with local communities to maximize local sustainable growth.

We recognize that Coastal GasLink has been designed to supply natural gas to the LNG Canada facility here in Kitimat, a global-scale development that promises to create permanent local jobs, business expansion and substantial new municipal tax revenues. We know that Kitimat’s LNG opportunity needs this natural gas pipeline, and that it presents an enormous opportunity for our members.

Kitimat is looking forward to a prosperous future and we appreciate the efforts of Coastal GasLink and TransCanada in getting to know us and joining our organization. Our members have much to offer your project in terms of experience, quality and reliability.

We are looking forward to a final investment decision from LNG Canada in the near future and the opportunity to continue to work with Coastal GasLink and the development of the LNG industry in our region.

Sincerely,

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Derick Stinson Chair Kitimat Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 214, 2109 Forest Ave . Kitimat, BC V8C 2G7 • P 250-632-6294 • F 250-632-4685 • [email protected] • www.kitimatchamber.ca District of Port Edward Clean, Neat & Green

October 7, 2015

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

RE: Letter of Support - TransCanada's Prince Rupert Gas Transmission

The District of Port Edward Council supports our business community, together as we move forward as the Host Location for Pacific Northwest LNG Liquification Facility. TransCanada Prince Rupert Gas (TRGT) Transmission plays an important role on the development of this project.

We understand that PRGT has received its Environmental Assessment Certificate from the BC Environmental Assessment Office in late 2014, and is working with the BC Oil and Gas Commission to secure the necessary permits for construction.

We believe that PRGT has demonstrated commitment to meaningful engagement with the District of Port Edward and the surrounding area, through project updates to Council on a regular basis, and invitations to community members to attend open houses to learn more about the project and its benefits and provide input to our project team.

We are pleased to have embarked upon a positive and professional working relationship with TransCanada Prince Rupert Gas Transmission to date, and we look forward to our future working relationship.

Yours truly,

EDWARD

C: Council

District of PO Box 1100, Port Edward tel 250.628.3667 [email protected] Port Edward British Columbia VOV 1 GO fax 250.628.9225 www.portedward.ca

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Mayor Lyn Hall Tel: 403.920-6456 City of Prince George Email: [email protected] 1100 Patricia Boulevard Web: www.transcanada.com Prince George, BC V2L 3V9

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Dear Mayor Hall,

Re: TransCanada Request for Support

TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline projects have both received Environmental Assessment Certificates from the BC Environmental Assessment Office. Both projects are continuing to work with the BC Oil and Gas Commission to secure the necessary permits for construction and are in the process of selecting prime contractors in anticipation of final investment decisions on behalf of our customers. Coastal GasLink would deliver natural gas from northeastern B.C. to the proposed LNG Canada export facility at Kitimat. Prince Rupert Gas Transmission would deliver B.C. natural gas to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG facility within the District of Port Edward. British Columbia has abundant supplies of natural gas, but prices and demand levels in the North American market are low because of very high volumes of natural gas production in the United States. The B.C. government has identified LNG export as a major economic opportunity for this province. Through the environmental assessment period, Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission have logged hundreds of thousands of field investigation hours across northern B.C., making use of local contractors and local labour and generating ongoing revenues for retail and commercial services. We have located our regional headquarters in Prince George, where we employ a growing number of full-time staff. TransCanada has been pleased to become an active corporate citizen in Prince George. We were an Official Sponsor of the Canada Winter Games, taking part in community events leading up the Games and during the Games themselves. We have joined the family of donors at the University of Northern British Columbia with a substantial contribution to their award-winning bioenergy system and the Sustainable Communities Demonstration Project; We’ve formed significant training partnerships that support the College of New Caledonia and the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association to help build Northern BC’s labour force. We’ve invested in local community organizations like the Prince George Legion and the Hudson’s Bay Wetland Society; we have been an active member of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce; and finally, we’ve been engaging with local residents and businesses at our office, project information sessions, and regional business forums to provide project information and solicit input on our project plans.

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Given the status of Prince George as a business and transportation centre, we anticipate that construction of these two projects would provide substantial economic benefits to your city. These would include employment and related skills development, local contracting and related growth in business capacity, and local spending by contractors and individual project employees. Once in operation, TransCanada’s infrastructure would provide property tax payments within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George which would support education and services such as fire protection, police services, schools and hospital districts. Both LNG Canada and Pacific NorthWest LNG are now considering whether to proceed with positive investment decisions. TransCanada is looking to demonstrate that there is strong local support for LNG export development and pipeline development in particular. We are asking, therefore, for a statement of support for TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission projects. Thank you for your interest in TransCanada. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with the city government and the people and businesses of Prince George in the coming years.

Sincerely,

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September 2, 2015

Rick Gateman, President Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dean Patry, President Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project 760 Kinsmen Place Prince George, BC V2M 0A8

Dear Mr. Gateman and Mr. Patry, On behalf of Prince George City Council, I would like to express the City’s support for TransCanada’s proposed Coastal GasLink and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline projects. LNG development has already provided economic stimulus for Northern British Columbia and Prince George. We acknowledge and appreciate your sponsorship of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, for your support of important community organizations that benefit our community, and for investments in our labour force through the region’s education and training institutions. We have noted the wide scope of your preliminary environmental and engineering field programs, and their reliance on the skills and hard work of Northern residents. We look forward to the significant benefits that would accompany pipeline construction, including employment and local contracting, widely dispersed spending across the wholesale, retail and commercial sectors, community investment initiatives and ongoing tax revenues to support education and regional services. In particular, we look forward to the continued presence of TransCanada’s regional office in Prince George. We endorse the development of TransCanada’s gas pipeline projects that we see as beneficial to Northern B.C and hope to see you move toward final investment decisions.

Sincerely, Lynn Hall

Mayor, City of Prince George