Common use of Signatories Clause in Contracts

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date November 29, 2012 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 28, 2012 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxx Xxxxx December 14, 2012 A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Xxxxxxxx December 5, 2012 Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date December 3, 2012 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date December 19, 2012 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project3 3 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs December 13February 2, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency December 15February 3, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document Draft Guidelines CEA Agency January 31Agency, NSE, NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs February 22, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides Finalize Guidelines CEA Agency, RAs, NSE, NL-ENVC Expert FAs March 29, 2012 5 Provide Guidelines to Proponent* NL-ENVC RAs, CEA Agency, NS-E May 25, 2012 6 Notify Aboriginal groups that Guidelines have been provided to the proponent CEA Agency May 25, 2012 7 Submit the draft EA Report to the province* Proponent September 28, 2012 8 Provincial review of draft EA Report* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 13, 2012 9 Province to consolidate comments on the draft EIS Guidelines EA Report and provide to proponent* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 19, 2012 10 Submit EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 11 Register the EA Report* NSE, NL- ENVC Within 1 week of submission of the EA Report 12 Public Participation on the EA* Report NSE, NL- ENVC 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 13 Consultation with Aboriginal groups NSE, RAs, CEA Agency RAs 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation 6 weeks starting from submission of the EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Within 1 week from receiving comments on the EA Report 16 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency, RAs, RA Proponent Within 2 weeks of providing consolidated comments to the proponent 17 Submit response to comments on the EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 18 Review Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on are satisfied with the EIS Guidelines requirements information received CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides Within 3 weeks of the submission of the responses to comments on the EIS EA Report 19 Prepare material to the be included in addendum (to meet requirements of a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 3 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide submission of the responses to comments on the EIS to Manitoba and EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks 21 Final review of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province Within 3 weeks of Manitoba, starting submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the final Screening Report from the acceptance CEA Agency 23 Post the EA course of action decision(s) on the draft EIS CEARIS NRCan RAs Within 1 week of receiving signatures from all RAs on the final Screening. * NOTE: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProvince. Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 21, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 27, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 27, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy MinisterAugust 28, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 2012 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 25, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency December 15AGENCY May 24, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency January 31AGENCY June 26, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the scoping document CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23AGENCY June 26, 2012 5 Aboriginal Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the EIS to the Proponent (if amended after the consultation and period) CEA AGENCY June 29, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to confirm information outlined in the EIS guidelines has been provided CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days of submission of the EIS by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 15 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the Province EIS CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 the draft EIS 10 Analyze the EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Analyze the revised EIS and CEA RAs, Within 6 weeks of submitting Milestone Lead Support as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date provide comments to the Proponent AGENCY expert FAs the revised EIS or additional information 13 Submit revised EIS (2nd version) or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks of submitting the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA AGENCY Within 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Prepare final CSR, including the comments received (translation included) CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Submit final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA AGENCY Within 2 weeks from the receipt of the translation of the final CSR 18 Post final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA AGENCY Within one week of submitting the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 19 Public comment period on final CSR CEA AGENCY RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on final CSR CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA AGENCY Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA AGENCY Within 3 weeks from the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision being posted Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 February 22, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 February 27, 2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx February 28, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 12, 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-April 10-09 , 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 February 27, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs September 30, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that Refer the EA to a comprehensive study has commenced review panel Minister CEA Agency December 15September 30, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs April 17, 2012 to June 1, 2012 4 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 5 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 1-63 (July 7, 2012 to September 7, 2012) 6 Submit the draft EIS to the CEA Agency RAs expert Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 FAs Process and schedule to be determined in consultation with Aboriginal consultation and groups 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide 60 days starting within 7 days after posting the draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS 9 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Day 64-132 (69 days) 10 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the revised EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 11 Review and provide comments on the revised EIS to the Proponent until the CEA Agency deems the EIS satisfactory CEA Agency, FAs Day 133-259 (127 days) 12 Establish the joint review panel Minister CEA Agency Day 260-260 (1 day) 13 Submit the EIS to the joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 14 Review the EIS and provide information requests to the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 261-395 (135 days) 15 Submit additional information to the joint review panel, if required Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 16 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information, if required Panel Day 261-395 (135 days) 17 Review additional information, if required, and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Milestone Lead Support As Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 18 Notice of public hearings Panel 19 Prepare for public hearings Panel FAs 20 Hold public hearings and manage record Panel FAs 21 Submit the joint review panel report to the Minister Panel Day 396-485 (90 days) 22 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 486-659 (174 Days) 23 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 660-666 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-0903-29 26 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 28 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 29 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 26 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by Chair Canadian Transporation Agency 2012-1003-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 28 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 26 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13RA January 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency December 15January 24, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency January 31February 24, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the scoping document CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23February 24, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 2 weeks from the end of the consultation period 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs Within 30 calendar days of submission of the EIS by the Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date November 29, 2012 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 28, 2012 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxx Xxxxx December 14, 2012 A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxxxx December 5, 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada December 3, 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date December 19, 2012 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project3 3 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs December 13February 2, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency December 15February 3, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document Draft Guidelines CEA Agency January 31Agency, NSE, NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs February 22, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides Finalize Guidelines CEA Agency, RAs, NSE, NL-ENVC Expert FAs March 29, 2012 5 Provide Guidelines to Proponent* NL-ENVC RAs, CEA Agency, NS-E May 25, 2012 6 Notify Aboriginal groups that Guidelines have been provided to the proponent CEA Agency May 25, 2012 7 Submit the draft EA Report to the province* Proponent September 28, 2012 8 Provincial review of draft EA Report* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 13, 2012 9 Province to consolidate comments on the draft EIS Guidelines EA Report and provide to proponent* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 19, 2012 10 Submit EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 11 Register the EA Report* NSE, NL- ENVC Within 1 week of submission of the EA Report 12 Public Participation on the EA* Report NSE, NL- ENVC 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 13 Consultation with Aboriginal groups NSE, RAs, CEA Agency RAs 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation 6 weeks starting from submission of the EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Within 1 week from receiving comments on the EA Report 16 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency, RAs, RA Proponent Within 2 weeks of providing consolidated comments to the proponent 17 Submit response to comments on the EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 18 Review Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on are satisfied with the EIS Guidelines requirements information received CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides Within 3 weeks of the submission of the responses to comments on the EIS EA Report 19 Prepare material to the be included in addendum (to meet requirements of a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 3 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide submission of the responses to comments on the EIS to Manitoba and EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks 21 Final review of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province Within 3 weeks of Manitoba, starting submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the final Screening Report from the acceptance CEA Agency 23 Post the EA course of action decision(s) on the draft EIS CEARIS NRCan RAs Within 1 week of receiving signatures from all RAs on the final Screening. * NOTE: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProvince. Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. on behalf of October 1, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 8, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 13, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx on behalf of October 7, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Original signed by October 6, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 6, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by October 7, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Date Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Raven Underground Coal Mine Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency May 20, 2010 2 Provide EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs June 7, 2012 3 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 4 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by proponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from the submission of the draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period on the Background Information Document EIS CEA Agency January 31RAs For 6 weeks, 2012 4 Federal following notification of the comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 10 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 Within 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitobaweeks, starting from the acceptance submission of a complete EIS 11 Submit the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Review and provide comments on the EIS addendum information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks of receipt of EIS addendum information from the Proponent 13 Submit final changes to the EIS Proponent CEA To be determined by the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date addendum information Agency, RAs, expert FAs Proponent 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from receipt of final changes to the EIS addendum information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the preparation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Finalize the CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 1 week from finalizing the CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of the CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 .□ July 15, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 19, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 19, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of July 21, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 18, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Consultations Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Consultations Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 30, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency December 15May 30, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document project information document and the performance of a comprehensive study CEA Agency January 31May 30 to July 11, 2012 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to project, the comprehensive study process and the scope of the environmental assessment CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23May 30 to July 11, 2012 2011 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsBefore July 25, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2011 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Public comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rdFAs, 2012 Cree Regional Authority (CRA) 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA Within 3.5 weeks, starting from the end of the public comment period 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs, CRA To be determined by the Proponent 11 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA Within 11 weeks from the submission of the revised EIS or additional information Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 4 weeks starting from the acceptance circulation of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 draft CSR 13 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated Concurrent with Province federal review of Manitobathe draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency and translation of the final CSR RAs, expert FAs, CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the translation of the final CSR 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comments on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 18 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs 4.5 weeks, starting from the acceptance posting of the draft EIS by final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultations on the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent final CSR CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs To be determined by FAs, CRA 4.5 weeks, starting from the Proponentposting of the final CSR 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3.5 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement Approach: Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx July 14, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 October 5, 2015 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board July 20, 2015 Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of July 13, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 14, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Assessment, NEB Review and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Submit the Application Proponent November 5, 2014 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB February 4, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB May 4, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB No later than May 4, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or other stakeholdersmodifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Regulatory Decision-Making Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice Regulatory Review for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Receipt of Commencement (NoCan application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Review of application to determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 days from receipt of a complete application assuming the GIC decision has been made and no additional consultation is required Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx June 24, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx July 17, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx July 17, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx July 17, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Transport, Infrastructure Canada and Communities (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx July 22, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 July 17, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 1322, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28Dec 22, 2012 6 Provide 2014-Jan 30, 2015 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Jan 31 – Feb 20, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2015 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review To be determined by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of EIS to determine acceptability based the EIS1 CEA Agency Day 61-67 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Starting between day 68 and 91 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments Day 68-107 (40 Days) 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 68-117 (50 days) 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 118-147 (30 Days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 118-152 (35 Days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 153-225 (73 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 226-255 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 226-260 (35 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 261-335 (75 Days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 1 If the EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. Milestone Lead Support As Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 17 Issue and post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS3 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 January 27, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 15, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 1, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 2, 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of February 1, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 30, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13RA April 28, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 3 Approve and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of BC, CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the 1 day after proponent submits revised draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the guidelines. 4 Submit draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RA, expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from submission of draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by proponent 7 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 30 days, from posting by BC of accepted Application (EIS) for public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 52 days from posting of accepted EIS for public comment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 20122015-0901-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx 27 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 20122015-1002-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original Signed by 2015-01-16 Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx Date Chair and CEO Canadian Transportation Agency Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs June 3, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs June 3 – July 3, 2012 6 Provide 2014 (30 days) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs July 14, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review TBD by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of EIS to determine acceptability based the EIS1 CEA Agency FAs Day 42-48 (7 days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Day 49-78 (30 days) 7 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments Day 49-78 (30 days) 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 49-103 (55 days) 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined TBD by the ProponentProponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 104-133 (30 days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 104-137 (34 days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 138-249 (112 days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 250-279 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 250-279 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 280-335 (56 days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 days) 17 Issue and post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS3 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 April 13, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 20, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 23, 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 19, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13January 27, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31February 6, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines * Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 2817, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 5 weeks of the close of the EIS Guidelines comment period 6 Submit draft EIS and Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province a maximum of Manitoba30 days following receipt of the EIS 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting from within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS by 10 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments to the Province Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the acceptance of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 the EIS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Public comment period on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 13 Aboriginal consultation on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 14 Review revised EIS/PLS and, if applicable, provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the submission of the revised EIS/PLS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the review of the revised EIS 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the preparation of the draft CSR 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the preparation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the posting of the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS *Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province. Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 5 February 11, 2014 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx 10 February 18, 2014 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 15 March 4, 2014 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 20 February 17, 2014 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 25 Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 February 17, 2014 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister 30 Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 18, 2014 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister 35 Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes February 27, 2014 Xxx Xxxxxx Date President 40 Prince Rupert Port Authority Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation 5 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs April 8, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs April 8, 2012 6 Provide 2013 to May 8, 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs May 9, expert 2013 to June 7, 2013 4 Complete 30 day Public Comment Extension Period for draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs March 30August 21, 2012 7 2013 to September 20, 2013 5. Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs September 21 to September 27, 2013 6 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAsFAs February 28, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 2014 7 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 98-127 (30 Days) 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 Day 128-157 (30 Days) 9 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 128-172 (45 Days) 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 11 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 173-192 (20 Days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 193-222(30 Days) 13 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 223-252 (30 Days) 14 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 223-252 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 253-305 (53 Days) 16 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 17 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 April 12, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx April 15, 2010 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 14, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 00, 0000 Xxxxxx Baltacioǧlu Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy MinisterOriginal signed by April 16, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 2010 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which Project * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be trackedissuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Request for additional project information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 2008 Project brought under the MPMO Initiative MPMO RAs, expert FAs, CEA Agency February 24, 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs May 21, 2009 (Delivered by the Province of British Columbia in the form of an approved Terms of Reference) Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs December 13July 14, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent September 29, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency December 15September 30, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx XX xxxx XXX XXx, XXX Agency January 19, 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency January 3119, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews 2010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) and provides comments announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post the proposed scope on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Within 18.4 weeks of confirming EA type Public comment period on the proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs, expert RAs Expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba4 weeks, starting from the acceptance posting of the draft EIS by proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the Province proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of Manitoba Milestone the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Post notice of public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 to August 20, 2010 Submit revised a complete EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from submission of the EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from the conclusion of the federal review of the EIS Award participant funding and second round of funding under Aboriginal funding envelope CEA Agency Prior to comment period on EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after notification of the comment period Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 1 week after notification of the comment period Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments on EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of issue tracking table concludes RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 4 weeks from submission of issues tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 20 weeks from the submission of the EIS Federal review of draft CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from submitting the final CSR to RAs and expert FAs Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated final CSR Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from receiving the translated final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx for July 11, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx for July 16, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx July 16, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx July 17, 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxxxxx Xxxx for July 17, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx July 16, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs Day 0 March 26, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) March 2827, 2012 6 Provide 2013 – April 25, 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-59 (29 Days) April 26, expert FAs March 302013 – May 24, 2012 7 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 60-89 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Day 90-119 (30 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 90-135 (46 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement and the NFA Project Recommendation Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 June 3, 2014 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-June 10-01 Xxxxxx , 2014 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date June 6, 2014 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date June 12, 2014 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-June 10-09 , 2014 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date July 18, 2014 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes (on behalf of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister) Original Signed by June 4, 2014 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Chief Executive Officer Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected pursuant to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation CEAA 2012 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs January 17, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs January 17 – February 16, 2012 6 Provide 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 28, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAsFAs June 3, expert 2014 5 Review of the EIS to ensure conformity with EIS Guidelines CEA Agency1 FAs June 5, 2014 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency1 FAs June 6 – July 6, 2012 8 Review 2014 7 Federal review and provision of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert Agency1 FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 44-88 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency1 FAs Day 89-109 (21 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 110-209 (100 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency CNSOPB, FAs Day 210-239 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 210-239 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 240-304 (65 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 305-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Footnote: 1. CNSOPB acts in a support role to the CEA Agency in leading the activity. Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxx Xxxxxxxx December 23, 2014 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Date January 12, 2015 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxx January 8, 2015 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx December 31, 2014 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx January 8, 2015 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Xxxxxx January 23, 2015 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 FAs Day 0 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Finalize Application Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Requirements EAO CEA Agency, RAsFAs February 24, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and 2014 3 Submit Application Proponent To be determined by the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the 4 Provide draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent EA Report EAO CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProvince 5 Provide final EA Report EAO CEA Agency To be determined by the Province, no later than Day 305 6 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency, FAs Day 306-365 (60 Days) 7 Issue and Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS1 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 Days) 1 In the event that the Minister of the Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the Minister must refer the matter to the Governor in Council as to whether the effects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Annex 2

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 10, 2015 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Date April 9, 2015 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-Xxxxxxx Xxxx April 10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date , 2015 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx April 29, 2015 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx April 29, 2015 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Xxxxxx April 29, 2015 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 FAs Day 0 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Finalize Application Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Requirements EAO CEA Agency, RAsFAs November 24, expert FAs July 62014 3 Submit Application Proponent January 12, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements 2015 4 Provide draft EA Report EAO CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS determine by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information5 Provide final EA Report EAO CEA Agency To be determine by the Province, as appropriate Proponent no later than Day 305 6 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency, RAsFAs Day 306-365 (60 Days) 7 Issue and Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS1 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 Days) 1 In the event that the Minister of the Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentMinister must refer the matter to the Governor in Council as to whether the effects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Annex 2

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx July 15, 2015 _ Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-July 10-01 Xxxxxx , 2015 _ Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx July 17, 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx July 13, 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Transport, Infrastructure Canada and Communities (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx July 13, 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 13, 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13April 28, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March April 28, 2012 6 Provide 2014 – May 28, 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs May 29, expert FAs March 302014 – June 9, 2012 7 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAsFAs March 2, expert FAs July 62015 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS CEA Agency March 3, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based 2015 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAsFAs March 4, expert FAs August 3rd2015- April 3, 2012 9 Federal 2015 7 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments March 4, 2015 – April 3, 2015 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving FAs March, 4, 2015 – April 17, 2015 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, FAs May 1, 2015 10 Review and provide comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* additional information to the CEA Agency RAsFAs CEA Agency May 2, expert 2015 – May 11, 2015 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent1 CEA Agency FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of By Day 130 12 Prepare the draft EIS by Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 131-228 (98 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the Province draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 229-258 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 229-258 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 259-335 (77 Days) 1 More than one round of Manitoba additional information may be required. Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 17 Issue and post the ProponentMinister’s EA Decision on the CEARIS2 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated date below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 _February 22, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 _ February 27, 2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx _February 28, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 12, 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-April 10-09 , 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 February 27, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs November 11, 2011 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs January 23, 2012 6 Provide to February 22, 2012 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 3016, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent 4 Refer the EA to a review panel Minister CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6Agency May 9, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the 5 Submit draft EIS to the CEA Agency RAsProponent CEA Agency, expert FAs CEA Agency Within June 8, 2012 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide Federal review and provide comments on the draft EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks FAs June 9, 2012 to July 6, 2012 7 Coming into force of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEAA 2012 CEA Agency RAsDay 0 (July 6, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from 2012) 8 Submit EIS to the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate review panel Proponent CEA Agency, RAsFAs September 27, expert 2012 9 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Panel CEA Agency, FAs Day 1-45 (September 28, 2012 to November 11, 2012) 10 Review of the EIS and provide of information requests to the Proponent Panel FAs Day 46-60 November 12, 2012 to November 26 11 Submit additional information to the review panel Proponent To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information, if required Panel 61-75 (15 Days) 13 Review additional information and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel 76-90 (15 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 20122011-0912-29 15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1012-01 21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-1001-01 11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1011-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 20122011-1012-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1012-01 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Estimated Timeline 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency RAs December 13RAs,Expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study has commenced CEA and the draft ToR Agency December 15August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines ToR Public August 18 to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23October 3, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 2011 4 Provide the EIS Guidelines final EIA ToR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIS EIA Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIS EIA to determine acceptability based on ensure the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting 30 days from the acceptance submission of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba EIA 7 Public comment period and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA EIA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with and the Province of ManitobaWithin 75 days, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the Province EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 the EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the Proponentadditional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registry Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 20122015-0901-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx 21 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 20122015-1002-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs June 4th, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs June 4, 2012 6 Provide 2013 to July 4, 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs August 2, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review To be determined by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of EIS to determine acceptability based the EIS1 CEA Agency Day 60-66 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Starting between day 67 and 90 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews authorities review and provides provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments Day 67-106 (40 Days) 8 CEA Agency reviews and provides information requests on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 67-117 (51 days) 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxx Xxxxxxxx September 3, 2014 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxxx September 11, 2014 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Original signed by Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxx September 9, 2014 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx September 11, 2014 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx September 5, 2014 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx September 10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date , 2014 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original signed by Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx September 6, 2014 Chief Executive Officer The Parks Canada Agency Original signed by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx September 11, 2014 President & CEO Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Assessment, Regulatory Review and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX The following table sets out the target timelines for the federal review of the Project. Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to every participant in the hearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 1 Submit the CPCN application Proponent December 16, 2013 2 Issue Hearing Order and List of Participants NEB April 2, 2014 3 Round 1 information requests to the Proponent NEB April 17, 2014 4 Release draft conditions for information purposes NEB April 17, 2014 5 Round 1 information requests to the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO May 12, 2014 6 Respond to Round 1 NEB information requests Proponent May 14, 2014 7 Respond to Round 1 intervenor information requests Proponent June 18, 2014 8 File motions regarding adequacy of Proponent’s responses NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO July 4, 2014 9 Round 2 information requests to the Proponent NEB July 4, 2014 10 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent July 11, 2014 11 Respond to the Proponent’s comments on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO July 16, 2014 12 Respond to Round 2 NEB information requests Proponent July 21, 2014 3 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order OH-001-2014 and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up-to-date schedule. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 13 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal Consultation Approach traditional evidence NEB August 25 to September 5, 2014 14 File supplemental evidence Proponent September 4, 2014 15 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB October 16 to October 24, 2014 16 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB November 13 to November 28, 2014 17 File studies and Associated Roles information on Route 1&2 and Responsibilities supplemental evidence Proponent December 1, 2014 18 Round 3 information requests to the Proponent NEB January 9, 2015 19 Round 2 information requests to the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO January 9, 2015 20 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence related to Route 1&2 NEB TBD, if required 21 Respond to Round 3 NEB information requests Proponent February 3, 2015 22 Respond to Round 2 intervenor information requests Proponent February 10, 2015 23 File motions regarding adequacy of the Proponent’s responses NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO February 19, 2015 24 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent March 5, 2015 25 Respond to the Proponent’s responses on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO March 10, 2015 26 File letter of comment HC MPMO March 16, 2015 27 File written evidence NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO May 1, 2015 28 Information requests to intervenors by other intervenors or the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO, Proponent MPMO May 25, 2015 Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 29 Respond to information requests from intervenors or the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO June 15, 2015 30 Round 4 information requests to Proponent NEB June 19, 2015 31 Information requests to Intervenors NEB June 19, 2015 32 Respond to Round 4 NEB information requests Proponent July 6, 2015 33 Respond to NEB information requests NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 6, 2015 34 Release draft conditions for comment NEB July 7, 2015 35 File reply evidence Proponent July 10, 2015 36 File affidavits swearing evidence, notices of intent to present oral summary argument and/or reply argument Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 10, 2015 37 File written argument-in- chief, including comments on draft conditions Proponent July 24, 2015 38 Oral hearings begin to hear the Proponent’s oral summary argument NEB, Proponent July 2015 39 File written argument-in- chief and reply to Proponent, including comments on draft conditions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO August 6, 2015 40 Oral hearings continue to hear intervenors’ oral summary argument and/or reply argument NEB, Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO September 2015 41 File written reply argument Proponent October 2015 42 Hearing record closes NEB Immediately after finishing argument 43 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB By January 25, 2016 44 Issuance of the GiC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 45 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GiC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 46 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GiC Order 47 Publish the GiC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review NEB Review4 4 With respect to the NEB hearing process, the Chart above outlines some of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart typical key procedural steps associated with an NEB hearing process and potential dates for those steps in relation to this Project. It is a baseline against which important to note that the timelines, identified dates presented here are neither official nor final. An official listing of procedural steps and associated timelines for the NEB hearing process will be established by the NEB Hearing Panel overseeing the application and are set out in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks NEB Hearing Order for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProject.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx on behalf of August 9, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 August 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 August 15, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx August 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx August 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 August 15, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, target timelines identified in the Agreement are those expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, and will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 31, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15June 1, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document background document CEA Agency January 31June 8 to July 11, 2012 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review Province of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from determined jointly by the acceptance of the draft EIS by CEA Agency and the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 British Columbia 6 Submit revised draft EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application (EIS) for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS addendum information as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 20122015-0901-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx 27 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 20122015-1002-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 20122015-1001-01 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original Signed by 2015-01-16 Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx Date Chair and CEO Canadian Transportation Agency Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs June 3, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs June 3 – July 3, 2012 6 Provide 2014 (30 days) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs July 14, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review TBD by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of EIS to determine acceptability based the EIS1 CEA Agency FAs Day 42-48 (7 days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Day 49-78 (30 days) 7 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments Day 49-78 (30 days) 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 49-103 (55 days) 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined TBD by the ProponentProponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 104-133 (30 days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 104-137 (34 days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 138-249 (112 days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 250-279 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 250-279 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 280-335 (56 days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 days) 17 Issue and post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS3 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 days) 1 If the EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the Minister must refer the matter to the Governor in Council as to whether the effects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 .□ July 15, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 19, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 19, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of July 21, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 18, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Consultations Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Consultations Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 30, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency December 15May 30, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document project information document and the performance of a comprehensive study CEA Agency January 31May 30 to July 11, 2012 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to project, the comprehensive study process and the scope of the environmental assessment CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23May 30 to July 11, 2012 2011 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsBefore July 25, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2011 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Public comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rdFAs, 2012 Cree Regional Authority (CRA) 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA Within 3.5 weeks, starting from the end of the public comment period 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs, CRA To be determined by the Proponent 11 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA Within 11 weeks from the submission of the revised EIS or additional information Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 4 weeks starting from the acceptance circulation of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 draft CSR 13 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated Concurrent with Province federal review of Manitobathe draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency and translation of the final CSR RAs, expert FAs, CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the translation of the final CSR 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comments on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 18 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs 4.5 weeks, starting from the acceptance posting of the draft EIS by final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultations on the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent final CSR CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs To be determined by FAs, CRA 4.5 weeks, starting from the Proponentposting of the final CSR 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3.5 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement Approach: Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 April 26, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx May 1, 2013 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx April 30, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 May 6, 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 May 2, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 29, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original signed by April 26, 2013 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs FAs Day 0 (December 1321, 2011 2012) 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 6 Provide – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, expert FAs March 302013 – February 19, 2012 7 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 April 12, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 12, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 8, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of April 11, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 11, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13RA March 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15March 18, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency January 3130 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2012 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation and Public comment period on a Monday), starting from the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 posting of the public participation notice 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 4 weeks of the close of the Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency Within 30 calendar days of submission of EIS to determine acceptability based by the proponent 8 Public comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs August 3rd45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 60 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 11 weeks, starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate information Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Review additional EIS information CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of additional EIS information from proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the completed review of additional EIS information 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Prepare the revised CSR and circulate CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the receipt of RA and FA comments 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 1 week from the circulation of the revised CSR 17 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 7 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 18 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrent with submission of the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 19 Public comment period on the CSR CEA Agency RA 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 16 weeks from the close of the comment period on the CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS XX XXX Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx August 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx) Transport Canada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Transport CanadaMinister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada August 22, 2011 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Federal Review Process Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 4, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 1310, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB October 21, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 157 Submit the Certificate application Proponent February 7, 2011 3 Public 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB April 5, 2011 9 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC May 17, 2011 10 Submit additional information requests to the Proponent, if required TC, DFO EC June 28, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, DFO, EC August 19, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing November 1, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment period on NEB At the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the draft EIS Guidelines NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23NEB TC, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation EC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and Public comment period on final NEB EA report NEB At the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide discretion of the EIS Guidelines NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsNEB for posting TC MPMO Within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS additional information request to the CEA Agency RAsProponent, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving comments from additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the issuance of the CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the EIS* CEA Agency CEARIS NEB Within 2 weeks of receiving other RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province ’ translated CEAA determinations and course of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponentaction decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 201201-0912-29 11 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 201206-1012-01 11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board 05-1012-01 11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 201205-1012-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 11 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 201205-1012-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 11 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 201205-1012-01 11 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Federal Review Process Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Project1 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx Pipeline Extension Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13NEB April 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB TBD 3 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB May 20, 2011 4 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15NEB, MPMO May 20 & 24, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 5 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB August 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on 2011 6 Submit the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28Certificate Application Proponent October 14, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent2011

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 March 11, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 March 15, 2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx March 14, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy MinisterMarch 15, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 March 14, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13June 8, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31June 8, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28June 8, 2012 6 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July August 6, 2012 8 (14 days) 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rdWithin 30 calendar days following presentation of the EIS by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, 2012 expert FAs Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 9 Federal Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 10 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and 157 (98 days) 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 12 Analyze the revised EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 158 and 206 (49 days) 13 Prepare draft of Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 207 and 252 (46 days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba Between day 253 and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 280 (28 days) 15 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit 16 Prepare the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CSR CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs To be determined by Between day 281 and 301 (21 days) 17 Review and provide comments on the Proponentrevised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Between day 302 and 350 (49 days) 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment (including translation time) CEA Agency RAs Between day 351 and 364 (14 days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Between day 365 and 371 (7 days) 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Between day 404 and 474 (71 days) 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Between day 475 and 495 (21 days) Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. _Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 December 10, 2009 _ Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada _Original Signed signed by 2012-December 10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx , 2009_ _ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency _Original Signed signed by 2012-December 10-01 , 2009 _ _ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada _Original Signed signed by 2012-December 10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of , 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Transport Canada _Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 December 14, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Xxxxx XXXX Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex IX Canada-Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency July 10, 2009 Provide EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency, RAs December 13November 17, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency December 158, 2011 3 2009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 Submit revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from submission of revised EIS Submit response to federal comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Review Proponent’s response CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from submission of Proponent’s response Public comment period on the Background Information Document EIS summary CEA Agency January 31Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and FAs CEA Agency RAs, 2012 Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the end of the public comment period on the EIS summary Provide comments on Draft CSR RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides weeks of receipt of Draft CSR Commence Aboriginal engagement on Draft CSR CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of Draft CSR Finalize CSR CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EIS Guidelines CSR Translate Final CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from completion of the CSR Submit the Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency Within 1 week from receiving the translated Final CSR Post the Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated Final CSR Public comment on the Final CSR CEA Agency RAs expert and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Aboriginal engagement on the final CSR CEA Agency March 23RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public starting from the posting of the Final CSR Post notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide Final CSR Post analysis of the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews public and provides aboriginal comments on the EIS to Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs RAs Concurrent with the posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post Course of Action Decisions on CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 6 3 weeks starting from the acceptance Minister of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba Environment’s EA Decision Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentConsultation Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 April 12, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx April 15, 2010 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 14, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx April 21, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy MinisterOriginal signed by April 16, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 2010 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 April 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which Project * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholdersissuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Request for additional project information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 2008 Project brought under the MPMO Initiative XXXX XXx, expert FAs, CEA Agency February 24, 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs May 21, 2009 (Delivered by the Province of British Columbia in the form of an approved Terms of Reference) Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs December 13July 14, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent September 29, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency December 15September 30, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, 2009 Determine EA type DFO RAs, CEA Agency January 3119, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency January 19, 2010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) and provides comments announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post the proposed scope on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Within 18.4 weeks of confirming EA type Public comment period on the proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs, expert RAs Expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba4 weeks, starting from the acceptance posting of the draft EIS by proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the Province proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of Manitoba Milestone the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Post notice of public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 to August 20, 2010 Submit revised a complete EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from submission of the EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from the conclusion of the federal review of the EIS Award participant funding and second round of funding under Aboriginal funding envelope CEA Agency Prior to comment period on EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after notification of the comment period Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 1 week after notification of the comment period Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments on EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of issue tracking table concludes RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 4 weeks from submission of issues tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 20 weeks from the submission of the EIS Federal review of draft CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from submitting the final CSR to RAs and expert FAs Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated final CSR Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from receiving the translated final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister's EA Decision Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 April 13th, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 18th, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19th, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19th, 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 17th, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 16th, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency January 31November 15, 2012 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30January 20, 2012 7 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS to determine acceptability based for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 3 weeks starting from the acceptance end of the EIS 10 Provide comments federal comment period on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 May 24, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx May 31, 2013 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date A/President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date May 31, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 June 7, 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 May 31, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 May 30, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs January 4, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs January 4 to February 3, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines 2013 3 Request for additional information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 3, expert 2013 4 Submission of additional information Proponent CEA Agency February 21, 2013 5 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs March 305, 2012 7 2013 6 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 43-55 (13 Days) 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 Day 56-105 (50 Days) 9 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 56-120 (65 Days) 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 11 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 121-160 (40 Days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 161-195 (35 Days) 13 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 196-225 (30 Days) 14 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 196-225 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 226-305 (80 Days) 16 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 17 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 June 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 June 8th, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 June 8th, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx June 13th, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by June 8th, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 June 21st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chartchart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chartchart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Federal Process Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the revised Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13July 19th, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Provide EIS Guidelines/Scoping Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent (*) CEA Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs May 3, 2011 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6th, 2012 3 Submit additional EIS information Proponent TBD by the Proponent 4 Translate and review EIS additional EIS information CEA Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs Within 57 days from receipt of additional EIS information 5 Prepare and translate draft CSR. CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit Within 67 days from the review of revised EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 6 Aboriginal and Federal Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting 30 days from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba federal review and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance translation of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentCSR.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-0903-29 26 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 28 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 29 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 26 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by Chair Canadian Transporation Agency 2012-1003-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 28 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-1003-01 26 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13RA January 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency December 15January 24, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency January 31February 24, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the scoping document CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23February 24, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 2 weeks from the end of the consultation period 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs Within 30 calendar days of submission of the EIS by the Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs April 2, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs April 2 to May 2, 2012 6 Provide 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs May 31, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based confirm that the information outlined in the EIS Guidelines has been provided CEA Agency FAs Day 60-89 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Day 90-134 (45 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 90-134 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 135-164 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 165-215 (51 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. _Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 December 10, 2009 _ Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada _Original Signed signed by 2012-December 10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx , 2009_ _ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency _Original Signed signed by 2012-December 10-01 , 2009 _ _ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada _Original Signed signed by 2012-December 10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 2009 Yaprak Baltacıoğlu Date Deputy Minister Environment Transport Canada _Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 December 14, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex IX Canada-Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency July 10, 2009 Provide EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency, RAs December 13November 17, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency December 158, 2011 3 2009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 Submit revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from submission of revised EIS Submit response to federal comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Review Proponent’s response CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from submission of Proponent’s response Public comment period on the Background Information Document EIS summary CEA Agency January 31Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and FAs CEA Agency RAs, 2012 Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the end of the public comment period on the EIS summary Provide comments on Draft CSR RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides weeks of receipt of Draft CSR Commence Aboriginal engagement on Draft CSR CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of Draft CSR Finalize CSR CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EIS Guidelines CSR Translate Final CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from completion of the CSR Submit the Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency Within 1 week from receiving the translated Final CSR Post the Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated Final CSR Public comment on the Final CSR CEA Agency RAs expert and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Aboriginal engagement on the final CSR CEA Agency March 23RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public starting from the posting of the Final CSR Post notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide Final CSR Post analysis of the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews public and provides aboriginal comments on the EIS to Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs RAs Concurrent with the posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post Course of Action Decisions on CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 6 3 weeks starting from the acceptance Minister of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba Environment’s EA Decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentConsultation Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below[date]. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 May 24, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 May 31, 2013 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx May 31, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 June 7, 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 May 31, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 May 30, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs January 2, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs January 2, 2012 6 Provide 2013 to February 1, 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 1, expert FAs 2013 to March 301, 2012 7 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based whether the information outlined in the EIS guidelines has been provided CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Submit final EAR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 20122011-09-29 22 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1009-01 27 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 20122011-1009-01 27 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1009-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 28 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 20122011-1009-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 29 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1009-01 26 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement JRPA and the Project Agreement, and expected to be taken by the JRP, and the federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the JRP, the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) the Minister of the Environment’s referral to a Review Panel on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13October 7, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice and notify Award funding under the Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced Funding Envelope (AFE) I CEA Agency December 15March 11, 2011 3 Public comment period on Award funding under the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs Regular Funding Envelope (RFE) I CEA Agency March 2311, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 2011 4 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 3025, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency2011 to May 24, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based 2011 5 Public comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements draft Agreement to establish a JRP CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 25, 2011 to May 9, 2011 6 Announce availability of RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 8, 2011 7 Notify Aboriginal groups of the availability of Aboriginal Funding under the AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 10, 2011 8 Announce appointment of panel members on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 3rd8, 2012 2011 9 Federal Review Team reviews Post the final EIS Guidelines and provides comments final JRPA on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2011 10 Award funding under AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the start of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Award funding under RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance start of the EIS 10 Provide comments public comment period on the EIS 12 Submit the EIS and technical information to Manitoba and the JRP Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 13 Public comment period and government review of the EIS JRP RAs, expert FAs For a minimum of 60 days.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date February 22, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date February 27 2013 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxx March 4 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date April 12 013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date April 10 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date February 27 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs FAs December 13, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that Refer the EA to a comprehensive study has commenced review panel Minister CEA Agency December 1513, 2011 2010 3 Establish joint review panel Minister CEA Agency June 8, 2012 4 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 5 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the Background Information Document EIS Panel CEA Agency January 31Agency, 2012 4 Federal FAs Day 0-70 (June 15 - September 14, 2012) 6 Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide information requests to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsPanel FAs Day 71-111 (September 15 – October 25, expert FAs March 30, 2012 2012) 7 Submit EIS additional information to the joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the Proponent Panel FAs Day 112-143 (Minimum 30 Days) 9 Review additional information and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 112-201 (90 Days) 10 Provide information requests to the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 202 (1 Days) 11 Submit additional information to the joint review panel, if required Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Public and aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 203 –232 (Minimum 30 Days) 13 Review additional information and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 203–292 (90 days) 14 Notice of public hearings Panel Day 292 (0 Days) 15 Prepare for public hearings Panel FAs Day 293-352 (60 Days) 16 Hold public hearings and manage record Panel FAs Day 353-412 (60 Days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 17 Submit joint review panel report to the Minister Panel Day 413-502 (90 Days) 18 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 503-622 (120 Days) 19 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 623-629 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx on behalf of August 9, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 August 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 August 15, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx August 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx August 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 August 15, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, target timelines identified in the Agreement are those expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, and will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 31, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15June 1, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document background document CEA Agency January 31June 8 to July 11, 2012 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review Province of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from determined jointly by the acceptance of the draft EIS by CEA Agency and the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 British Columbia 6 Submit revised draft EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application (EIS) for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS addendum information as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 April 13th, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 18th, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19th, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19th, 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 17th, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 16th, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency January 31November 15, 2012 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30January 20, 2012 7 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS to determine acceptability based for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 3 weeks starting from the acceptance end of the EIS 10 Provide comments federal comment period on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 January 27, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 15, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 1, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 February 2, 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of February 1, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 30, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13RA April 28, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 3 Approve and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of BC, CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the 1 day after proponent submits revised draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the guidelines. 4 Submit draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RA, expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from submission of draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by proponent 7 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 30 days, from posting by BC of accepted Application (EIS) for public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 52 days from posting of accepted EIS for public comment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 April 12, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 12, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 8, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of April 11, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 11, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13RA March 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15March 18, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency January 3130 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2012 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation and Public comment period on a Monday), starting from the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 posting of the public participation notice 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 4 weeks of the close of the Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency Within 30 calendar days of submission of EIS to determine acceptability based by the proponent 8 Public comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs August 3rd45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 60 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 11 weeks, starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate information Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Review additional EIS information CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of additional EIS information from proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the completed review of additional EIS information 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Prepare the revised CSR and circulate CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the receipt of RA and FA comments 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 1 week from the circulation of the revised CSR 17 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 7 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 18 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrent with submission of the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 19 Public comment period on the CSR CEA Agency RA 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 16 weeks from the close of the comment period on the CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RA CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 October 18, 2010 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 22, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 21, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of October 27, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 22, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by October 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 Project *Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization(s) may also be dependant on the timing of Governor in Council's decision regarding the Tailings Impoundment Area on Schedule 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which of the timelines, identified in Metal Mining Effluent Regulations and would be issued no later than 3 weeks following the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholderslisting. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March July 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency RAsAgency, expert FAs March 30RAs January 31, 2011 Coming into Force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Review EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days following the receipt of the EIS Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS with Nisga'a Final Agreement (NFA) requirements CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 7 weeks* from receipt of complete EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week after submission of complete EIS Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 1 week from federal review completion Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of issue tracking table concludes CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of issue tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR), with information for Crown's NFA Project Recommendation and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 9 weeks* from submission of issue tracking table Federal review of draft CSR with NFA specific information and provide comments to CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks* from circulation of draft CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks of circulation of draft CSR and concurrent with federal review of draft and preparation of final CSR Finalize the CSR CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from federal and Aboriginal comments provided on draft CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from completion of final CSR Submit the final CSR to Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 1 week from receiving translated final CSR Post final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving translated final CSR Public comment period on final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from posting of final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from posting of final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS and make public the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation ** CEA Agency Within 12 weeks* from the close of comment period on Final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister's EA Decision * The environmental assessment for the KSM Project is the first application of NFA Chapter 10 provisions to a project that is subject to a comprehensive study under CEAA. As a result, additional time is required to complete certain process steps that fall outside of the typical EA process under CEAA. As the additional time requirements are unknown, estimates have been provided, but an associated degree of uncertainty exists with these steps. ** The process for the issuance of the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation is currently being determined. As a result, time estimates for this step have an associated degree of uncertainty. Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx April 22, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx April 29, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx April 29, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 29, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 29, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs November 24, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Finalize Application Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Requirements EAO CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProvince 3 Submit Application Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 4 Provide draft EA Report EAO CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Province 5 Provide final EA Report EAO CEA Agency To be determined by the Province, no later than Day 305 6 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency, FAs Day 306-365 (60 Days) 7 Issue and Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS1 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 Days) 1 In the event that the Minister of the Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the Minister must refer the matter to the Governor in Council as to whether the effects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Annex 2 Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Phase

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 June 16, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 June 21, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 June 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx June 22, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx June 20, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 4, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13April 27, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 April 28,2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document background document CEA Agency January 31April 29, 2012 2011 – May 30, 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 British Columbia 6 Submit revised draft EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS Province of British Columbia, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public Comment Period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 45 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA RAs, 45 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency expert FAs posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit the EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS addendum information as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the review and provision of comments on the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CEA RAs, 30 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date CSR Agency Expert FAs posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 201201-0912-29 11 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 201206-1012-01 11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board 05-1012-01 11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 201205-1012-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 11 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 201205-1012-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 11 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 201205-1012-01 11 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Project1 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Pipeline Extension Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13NEB April 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB TBD 3 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB May 20, 2011 4 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15NEB, MPMO May 20 & 24, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 5 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB August 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on 2011 6 Submit the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28Certificate Application Proponent October 14, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent2011

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 21, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 27, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 27, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy MinisterAugust 28, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 2012 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 25, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency December 15AGENCY May 24, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency January 31AGENCY June 26, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the scoping document CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23AGENCY June 26, 2012 5 Aboriginal Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the EIS to the Proponent (if amended after the consultation and period) CEA AGENCY June 29, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to confirm information outlined in the EIS guidelines has been provided CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days of submission of the EIS by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 15 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the Province EIS CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 the draft EIS 10 Analyze the EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Analyze the revised EIS and CEA RAs, Within 6 weeks of submitting Milestone Lead Support as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date provide comments to the Proponent AGENCY expert FAs the revised EIS or additional information 13 Submit revised EIS (2nd version) or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks of submitting the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA AGENCY Within 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Prepare final CSR, including the comments received (translation included) CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Submit final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA AGENCY Within 2 weeks from the receipt of the translation of the final CSR 18 Post final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA AGENCY Within one week of submitting the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 19 Public comment period on final CSR CEA AGENCY RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on final CSR CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA AGENCY Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA AGENCY Within 3 weeks from the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision being posted Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 11, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 12, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 16, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of August 16, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 18, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Note: As the EA for this Project has been delegated to the BCEAO, the majority of the milestones and service standards are those of the provincial process. For the review and screening of EA Applications, the BCEAO has established high-level service standards to achieve these tasks. Milestone-specific service standards for each step which require federal participation will be established by the BCEAO as the process unfolds, and the progress of these will be tracked on the MPMO Tracker. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Issue Section 10 order BCEAO September 28, 2009 Distribute first draft Application Information Requirements (AIR) to the Working Group (WG) and First Nations (FNs) for comment BCEAO November 19, 2009 Provide comments on first draft AIR to BCEAO WG (Provincial departments, Aboriginal Groups, CEA Agency, RA, FAs) December 22, 2009 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO CEA Agency RAs December 1323, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify 2009 Submit revised draft AIR Proponent February 10, 2010 Issue section 11 order to Proponent BCEAO February 11, 2010 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency December 15March 26, 2011 3 2010 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31draft AIR BCEAO WG March 16 to April 14, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines 2010 Submit issues tracking tables, with responses, to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23BCEAO Proponent May 6, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines 2010 Issue an Approved AIR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 BCEAO WG TBD Submit EIS Application for BCEAO screening Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS TBD Screen Application for compliance with Approved AIR BCEAO WG The BCEAO service standard is to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 13 Issue a written decision on acceptance/ rejection of Application for formal review BCEAO whether the application contains the information required in the approved AIR within 30 calendar days. This may be an iterative process if the application is rejected after screening; only upon BCEAO acceptance after screening will an application enter the xxxxxx review process. Post Application on the Project Information Centre (e-PIC) BCEAO The provincial service standard to complete the review of the Application is 180 calendar days once the application has been accepted Provide comments on Application to BCEAO WG Provide issues tracking table to Proponent BCEAO WG Submit issues tracking table, with proponent responses, to BCEAO Proponent Public comment period on Application BCEAO WG Submit public issues tracking table, for Application, with Proponent responses, to BCEAO for review Proponent Draft federal section in FN consultation report with information on federal consultation activities, considerations, and conclusions on adequacy of consultation CEA Agency DFO Distribute draft Assessment Report (AR) and draft Table of Commitments to the WG BCEAO Distribute draft FN consultation report to FNs BCEAO Provide comments on Draft AR and Table of Commitments WG BCEAO Distribute revised EIS AR and Table of Commitments to WG BCEAO, Proponent Provide final comments on draft AR and Table of Commitments to BCEAO WG Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or additional information, as appropriate Proponent Completion Date Submit draft AR and associated material to BCEAO Executive Director for review BCEAO Finalize AR BCEAO Refer AR to provincial ministers and federal RA (DFO) for decisions. BCEAO Announce the Provincial Ministers’ decision on the Application BCEAO Provincial service standard is within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the BCEAO Post the EA course of action decision(s) on the CEARIS DFO CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by Agency Within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the ProponentBCEAO Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. on behalf of October 1, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 8, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 13, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx on behalf of October 7, 2010 Yaprak Baltacioğlu Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On behalf of Original signed by October 6, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 2012-10-01 October 6, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by October 7, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Date Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Raven Underground Coal Mine Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency May 20, 2010 2 Provide EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs June 7, 2012 3 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 4 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by proponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from the submission of the draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period on the Background Information Document EIS CEA Agency January 31RAs For 6 weeks, 2012 4 Federal following notification of the comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 10 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 Within 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitobaweeks, starting from the acceptance submission of a complete EIS 11 Submit the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Review and provide comments on the EIS addendum information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks of receipt of EIS addendum information from the Proponent 13 Submit final changes to the EIS Proponent CEA To be determined by the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date addendum information Agency, RAs, expert FAs Proponent 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from receipt of final changes to the EIS addendum information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the preparation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Finalize the CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 1 week from finalizing the CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of the CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 1st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15August 16, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the Post draft EIS Guidelines to on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23August 16, 2012 2011 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2012 2011 6 Provide Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsSeptember 22, expert FAs March 30, 2012 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Public comment period on the draft EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 7 weeks starting from the acceptance review of the draft EIS for conformity 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated Concurrent with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS by to the Province Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx August 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Transport Canada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Transport CanadaMinister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada August 22, 2011 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 4, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 1310, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB October 21, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 157 Submit the Certificate application Proponent February 7, 2011 3 Public 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB April 5, 2011 9 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC May 17, 2011 10 Submit additional information requests to the Proponent, if required TC, DFO EC June 28, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, DFO, EC August 19, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing November 1, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment period on NEB At the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the draft EIS Guidelines NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23NEB TC, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation EC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and Public comment period on final NEB EA report NEB At the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide discretion of the EIS Guidelines NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsNEB for posting TC MPMO Within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS additional information request to the CEA Agency RAsProponent, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving comments from additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the issuance of the CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the EIS* CEA Agency CEARIS NEB Within 2 weeks of receiving other RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province ’ translated CEAA determinations and course of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponentaction decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 March 11, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 March 15, 2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx March 14, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy MinisterMarch 15, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 March 14, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13June 8, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31June 8, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28June 8, 2012 6 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July August 6, 2012 8 (14 days) 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rdWithin 30 calendar days following presentation of the EIS by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, 2012 expert FAs Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 9 Federal Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 10 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and 157 (98 days) 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 12 Analyze the revised EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 158 and 206 (49 days) 13 Prepare draft of Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 207 and 252 (46 days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba Between day 253 and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 280 (28 days) 15 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit 16 Prepare the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CSR CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs To be determined by Between day 281 and 301 (21 days) 17 Review and provide comments on the Proponentrevised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Between day 302 and 350 (49 days) 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment (including translation time) CEA Agency RAs Between day 351 and 364 (14 days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Between day 365 and 371 (7 days) 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Between day 404 and 474 (71 days) 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Between day 475 and 495 (21 days) Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx August 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx) Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada August 23, Transport Canada2011 Xxxxxx Xxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Federal Review Process Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 26, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs NEB October 26, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 1310, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB December 30, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB December 14, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB March 29, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 157 Submit the Certificate application Proponent January 17, 2011 3 Public 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB March 16, 2011 9 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC April 29, 2011 10 Submit additional information requests to the Proponent, if required TC, DFO EC May 27, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, DFO, EC June 30, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing October 4, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment period on NEB At the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the draft EIS Guidelines NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23NEB TC, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation EC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and Public comment period on final NEB EA report NEB At the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide discretion of the EIS Guidelines NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsNEB for posting TC, expert FAs March 30DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, 2012 7 the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS additional information request to the CEA Agency RAsProponent, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving comments from additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the issuance of the CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the EIS* CEA Agency CEARIS NEB Within 2 weeks of receiving other RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province ’ translated CEAA determinations and course of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponentaction decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx September 11, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 September 16, 2015 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board September 21, 2015 Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of September 16, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-September 10-01 , 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Assessment, NEB Review and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Submit the Application Proponent March 31, 2015 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB May 29, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB After July 9, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB No later than August 29, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or other stakeholdersmodifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Regulatory Decision-Making Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice Regulatory Review for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Receipt of Commencement (NoCan application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Review of application to determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 days from receipt of a complete application assuming the GIC decision has been made and no additional consultation is required Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 20122011-0912-29 22 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-1001-01 04 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 20122011-1012-01 29 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-1001-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 03 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-1001-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 04 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1012-01 30 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13October 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15October 20, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document background document CEA Agency January 31October 21 to November 21, 2012 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 British Columbia 6 Submit revised draft EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 45 days, starting from posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert 45 days, starting from posting of the accepted Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date FAs Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks, from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from receipt of additional EIS information from the proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS addendum information as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-0910-29 19 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-1011-01 02 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 25 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 15th, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31May 15th, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28June 14th, 2012 6 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 14th, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30June 22nd, 2012 7 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province a maximum of Manitoba30 days following receipt of the EIS 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks starting from the CEA Agency acceptance of the draft EIS by 9 Aboriginal consultation on the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Review and provide comments on revised EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information 13 Submit final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 10 weeks from the submission of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 96 days from the preparation of the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 August 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx August 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Deputy Minister Transport Canada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Transport CanadaMinister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 August 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 26, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs NEB October 26, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 1310, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB December 30, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB December 14, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB March 29, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 157 Submit the Certificate application Proponent January 17, 2011 3 Public 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB March 16, 2011 9 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC April 29, 2011 10 Submit additional information requests to the Proponent, if required TC, DFO EC May 27, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, DFO, EC June 30, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing October 4, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment period on NEB At the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the draft EIS Guidelines NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23NEB TC, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation EC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and Public comment period on final NEB EA report NEB At the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide discretion of the EIS Guidelines NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsNEB for posting TC, expert FAs March 30DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, 2012 7 the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS additional information request to the CEA Agency RAsProponent, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving comments from additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the issuance of the CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the EIS* CEA Agency CEARIS NEB Within 2 weeks of receiving other RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province ’ translated CEAA determinations and course of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponentaction decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 20122011-0912-29 15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1012-01 21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-1001-01 11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1011-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 20122011-1012-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 20122011-1012-01 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Estimated Timeline 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency RAs December 13RAs,Expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study has commenced CEA and the draft ToR Agency December 15August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines ToR Public August 18 to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23October 3, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 2011 4 Provide the EIS Guidelines final EIA ToR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIS EIA Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIS EIA to determine acceptability based on ensure the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting 30 days from the acceptance submission of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba EIA 7 Public comment period and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA EIA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with and the Province of ManitobaWithin 75 days, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the Province EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 the EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the Proponentadditional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registry Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 January 17, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 24, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 24, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx January 23, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx January 23, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 20, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13November 14, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15November 14, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 draft EIS Guidelines November 14 – December 29 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 November 14 – December 29 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on Within 5 weeks after the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance close of the EIS 10 Provide comments public comment period on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Guidelines 6 Submit revised acceptable EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 7 Review EIS to ensure requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days of receipt of EIS 8 Public comment period on the Plain Language Summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Submit additional EIS information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review and provide comments on additional EIS information CEA Agency, Within 4 weeks of receipt of additional EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date RAs, Expert FA information 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks of the completed review of the final additional EIS information 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the final provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrent with submission of CSR to Minister of the Environment 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-0910-29 19 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-1011-01 02 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 25 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13May 15th, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31May 15th, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28June 14th, 2012 6 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 14th, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30June 22nd, 2012 7 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province a maximum of Manitoba30 days following receipt of the EIS 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks starting from the CEA Agency acceptance of the draft EIS by 9 Aboriginal consultation on the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 12 Review and provide comments on revised EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information 13 Submit final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 10 weeks from the submission of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 96 days from the preparation of the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister's EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 20122014-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 22 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 20122014-1009-01 Xxxxxx 25 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 20122014-1009-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 24 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 20122014-1009-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 20122014-1009-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 20122014-1009-01 25 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13FAs September 3, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs September 3, 2012 6 Provide 2013 – October 3, 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs November 1, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 60-71 (12 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Day 72-101 (30 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 72-131 (60 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 132-161 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 162-219 (58 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 220-249 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 220-249 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 250-305 (56 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 1st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15August 16, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the Post draft EIS Guidelines to on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23August 16, 2012 2011 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2012 2011 6 Provide Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsSeptember 22, expert FAs March 30, 2012 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Public comment period on the draft EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 7 weeks starting from the acceptance review of the draft EIS for conformity 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated Concurrent with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS by to the Province Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 June 16, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 June 21, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 June 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx June 22, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx June 20, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 July 4, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13April 27, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 April 28,2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document background document CEA Agency January 31April 29, 2012 2011 – May 30, 2011 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 British Columbia 6 Submit revised draft EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS Province of British Columbia, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public Comment Period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 45 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA RAs, 45 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency expert FAs posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit the EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS addendum information as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the review and provision of comments on the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CEA RAs, 30 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date CSR Agency Expert FAs posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed signed by 20122015-0901-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx 21 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx 21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed signed by 20122015-1002-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx 05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed signed by 20122015-1001-01 20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December FAs June 13, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs June 13, 2012 6 Provide 2014 – July 13, 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs July 14, expert FAs March 302014 – August 5, 2012 7 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review To be determined by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of EIS to determine acceptability based the EIS1 CEA Agency Day 45-51 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Starting between day 52 and 76 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Review Team reviews and provides provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments Day 52-91 (40 Days) 8 Review and provides information requests on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 52-109 (57 days) 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 110-139 (30 Days) 11 Review and provides information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 110-144 (35 Days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 145-225 (81 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 226-255 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 226-260 (35 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 261-335 (75 Days) 16 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 17 Issue and Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS3 CEA Agency Day 365 (0 Day) 1 If the EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the Environment determines that project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the Minister must refer the matter to the Governor in Council as to whether the effects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx March 6, 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 March 6, 2015 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board March 20, 2015 Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of March 9, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 March 5, 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Assessment, NEB Review and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Submit the CPCN application Proponent November 8, 2013 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB January 21, 2014 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB February 5, 2014 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB No later than April 21, 2015 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or other stakeholdersmodifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Regulatory Decision-Making Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice Regulatory Review for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Receipt of Commencement (NoCan application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Review of application to determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 days from receipt of a complete application assuming the GiC decision has been made and no additional consultation is required Regulatory Review for Natural Resources Canada Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent To be determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier Review of the application NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request clarification or additional information NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Review supplier’s revised application NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Issuance of Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) Licence NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments). Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 April 13, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 20, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 23, 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 19, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 April 19, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13January 27, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31February 6, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines * Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 2817, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Within 5 weeks of the close of the EIS Guidelines comment period 6 Submit draft EIS and Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province a maximum of Manitoba30 days following receipt of the EIS 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting from within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS by 10 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments to the Province Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the acceptance of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 the EIS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Public comment period on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 13 Aboriginal consultation on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 14 Review revised EIS/PLS and, if applicable, provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the submission of the revised EIS/PLS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the review of the revised EIS 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the preparation of the draft CSR 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the preparation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the posting of the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS *Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province. Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 January 17, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 24, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 24, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx January 23, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx January 23, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 January 20, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13November 14, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15November 14, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 draft EIS Guidelines November 14 – December 29 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 November 14 – December 29 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on Within 5 weeks after the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance close of the EIS 10 Provide comments public comment period on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Guidelines 6 Submit revised acceptable EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 7 Review EIS to ensure requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days of receipt of EIS 8 Public comment period on the Plain Language Summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Submit additional EIS information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review and provide comments on additional EIS information CEA Agency, Within 4 weeks of receipt of additional EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date RAs, Expert FA information 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks of the completed review of the final additional EIS information 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the final provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrent with submission of CSR to Minister of the Environment 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by 2012-09-29 November 7, 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx November 14, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx November 19, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx November 20, 2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original Signed by 2012-10-09 November 15, 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by 2012-10-01 November 13, 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January FAs Day 0 (May 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews 2013) 2 Public and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public group comment period on the draft EIS guidelines Guidelines CEA Agency March 28FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (May 31, 2012 6 Provide 2013 – June 30, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (July 1, expert FAs March 2013 – July 30, 2012 7 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to determine acceptability based ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS Guidelines requirements summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal Review Team reviews review and provides provision of comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the ProponentProponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX