Common use of Background and Interpretation Clause in Contracts

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24, 2018 relating to the distribution of up to C$50,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, and or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “Shelf Securities”) pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “Passport System”). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (the “Shelf Procedures”). The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Principal Regulator”) has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24January 15, 2018 2019 relating to the distribution of up to C$$50,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, and or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “"Shelf Securities”") pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “"Passport System”"). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “"Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” " The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – - Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “"Shelf Procedures”)". The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “"Principal Regulator”") has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24January 15, 2018 2019 relating to the distribution of up to C$US$50,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, and or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “Shelf Securities”) pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “Passport System”). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “Shelf Procedures”). The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Principal Regulator”) has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24January 15, 2018 2019 relating to the distribution of up to C$$50,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, and or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “Shelf Securities”) pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “Passport System”). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “Shelf Procedures”). The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Principal Regulator”) has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24May 29, 2018 2019 relating to the distribution of up to C$50,000,000 $120,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, unitsdebt securities, and units or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “"Shelf Securities”") pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “"Passport System”"). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “"Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” " The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – - Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “"Shelf Procedures”)". The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “"Principal Regulator”") has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 246, 2018 2020 relating to the distribution of up to C$50,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, and or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “Shelf Securities”) pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “Passport System”). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (the “Shelf Procedures”). The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Principal Regulator”) has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24June 3, 2018 2020 relating to the distribution of up to C$$50,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, debt securities and or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “"Shelf Securities”") pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “"Passport System”"). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “"Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” " The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – - Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “"Shelf Procedures”)". The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “"Principal Regulator”") has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24April 29, 2018 2020 relating to the distribution of up to C$50,000,000 500,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, unitsdebt securities, and units or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “"Shelf Securities”") pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “"Passport System”"). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “"Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” " The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – - Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “"Shelf Procedures”)". The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “"Principal Regulator”") has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24November 30, 2018 relating to the distribution of up to C$50,000,000 US$25,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, unitsdebt securities, and or any combination of such securities units of the Company (the “Shelf Securities”) pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “Passport System”). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (the “Shelf Procedures”). The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Principal Regulator”) has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.

Background and Interpretation. (1) The Company has prepared and filed with the Canadian Commissions in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus dated August 24May 29, 2018 2019 relating to the distribution of up to C$50,000,000 $120,000,000 of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, unitsdebt securities, and units or any combination of such securities of the Company (the “Shelf Securities”) pursuant to Canadian Securities Laws and in accordance with MI 11-102 and NP 11-202 (together, the “Passport System”). Such preliminary short form base shelf prospectus relating to the distribution of the Shelf Securities, including any documents incorporated by reference therein and any supplements or amendments thereto, is herein called the “Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus.” The Company has prepared and filed the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus pursuant to NI 44-101 and National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (Distributions, the “Shelf Procedures”). The British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Principal Regulator”) has issued a receipt for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus and the Company has satisfied the conditions in MI 11-102 to the deemed issuance of a receipt by the Canadian Commissions for the Canadian Preliminary Base Prospectus in each of the other Qualifying Jurisdictions.