Common use of Affordability Clause in Contracts

Affordability. While AECL’s compensation systems will be designed around the first three principles, from time to time financial limitations may restrict the Company’s ability to make changes consistent with the first three principles. However, the Company would not, by this, jeopardize its long term level of competitiveness and its ability to attract and retain needed people. It is also recognized by the Company that Federal Government programs may impact on the its ability to design or manage its compensation program in a manner consistent with the first three principles.

Affordability. While AECL’s compensation systems will be designed around the first three principles, from time to time financial limitations may restrict the Company’s ability to make changes consistent with the first three principles. However, the Company would not, by this, jeopardize its long term level of competitiveness and its ability to attract and retain needed people. It is also recognized by the Company that Federal Government programs may impact on the its ability to design or manage its compensation program in a manner consistent with the first three principles.. T

Affordability. While AECL’s compensation systems will be designed around the first three principles, from time to time financial limitations may restrict the Company’s ability to make changes consistent with the first three principles. However, the Company would not, by this, jeopardize its long term level of competitiveness and its ability to attract and retain needed people. It is also recognized by the Company that Federal Government programs may impact on the its ability to design or manage its compensation program in a manner consistent with the first three principles. CSE Compensation System Page 3 T increase and promotions.

Affordability. While AECL’s AECL‟s compensation systems will be designed around the first three principles, from time to time financial limitations may restrict the Company’s Company‟s ability to make changes consistent with the first three principles. However, the Company would not, by this, jeopardize its long term level of competitiveness and its ability to attract and retain needed people. It is also recognized by the Company that Federal Government programs may impact on the its ability to design or manage its compensation program in a manner consistent with the first three principles.

Affordability. While AECL’s AECL„s compensation systems will be designed around the first three principles, from time to time financial limitations may restrict the Company’s Company„s ability to make changes consistent with the first three principles. However, the Company would not, by this, jeopardize its long term level of competitiveness and its ability to attract and retain needed people. It is also recognized by the Company that Federal Government programs may impact on the its ability to design or manage its compensation program in a manner consistent with the first three principles.