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Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to 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 summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed Signed by April 2612, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed Signed by May 1April 12, 2013 Acting 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed Signed by April 308, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed Signed by May 6April 11, 2013 Associate 2011 Deputy Minister Infrastructure Environment Canada (on behalf of Signed by April 11, 2011 Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Ministerchart is a baseline against which the timelines, Transport Canada) Original signed identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by May 2federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by April 29participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, 2013 Deputy Minister such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26groups, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RA March 15, 2012) 2011 2 Post public participation notice CEA Agency March 18, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 calendar days (30 Days) plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the public participation notice 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency 45 calendar days (December 21plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize starting from the posting of the public participation notice 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) Within 4 weeks of the close of the Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the 7 Accept EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (Within 30 Days) 6 calendar days of submission of EIS by the proponent 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 91-120 45 calendar days (30 Days) 7 Federal review plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 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 provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 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, RA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 12 Review the revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate information CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Within 9 weeks from the submission of additional EIS information from proponent 13 Prepare the and circulate draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal Within 8 weeks from the completed review of additional EIS information 14 Review and provision of provide comments on the draft EAR CSR to the CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group 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 draft EAR 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 Day 186-215 30 calendar days (30 Days) 13 Finalize plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the EAR and submit to posting of the CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)Within 16 weeks from the close of the comment period on the CSR 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS ▇▇ ▇▇▇ Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 2015-01-16 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting 2015-01-21 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 2015-01-20 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 2015-01-21 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 2015-02-05 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 2015-01-20 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21June 13, 2012) 2014 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21June 13, 2012 2014 – January 20July 13, 2013) 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21July 14, 2013 2014 – February 19August 5, 2013) 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review Perform conformity check of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met EIS1 CEA Agency FAs Day 6145-90 51 (30 7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 Starting between day 52 and 76 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Federal review Review and provision of provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 52-91 (40 Days) 8 Review and provides information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9152-135 109 (45 Days57 days) 8 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 10 Review and provide comments on the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate 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 136110-150 144 (15 35 Days) 10 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151145-185 225 (35 81 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186226-215 255 (30 Days) 13 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 216261-305 335 (90 75 Days) 14 Issue the 16 Minister Makes EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306336-365 (60 30 Days) 15 17 Issue and Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Day 366-372 365 (7 Days)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.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation The Parks Canada Agency Original signed by President & CEO Vancouver Fraser Port Authority 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 Post Submit the Notice CPCN application Proponent December 16, 2013 2 Issue Hearing Order and List of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21Participants NEB April 2, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide Round 1 information requests to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 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, 2013 – 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 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 information on Route 1&2 and 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, 2013) 4 Submit 2015 24 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent March 5, 2015 25 Respond to the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA AgencyProponent’s responses on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO March 10, FAs To be determined 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 5 Review 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 the EIS intent to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61present oral summary argument and/or reply argument Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 10, 2015 37 File written argument-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of in- chief, including comments on draft conditions Proponent July 24, 2015 38 Oral hearings begin to hear the EIS Proponent’s oral summary argument NEB, Proponent July 2015 39 File written argument-in- chief and reply to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional informationProponent, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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 including comments on the draft EAR conditions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO August 6, 2015 40 Oral hearings continue 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 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of NRCan NEB By January 25, 2016 44 Issuance of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement GiC Order setting out its decision on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (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)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 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the NEB Review4 4 With respect to the NEB hearing process, the Chart above outlines some of the typical key procedural steps associated with an NEB hearing process and potential dates for those steps in relation to this Project. It is important to note that the 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 NEB Hearing Order for the Project.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on behalf of October 1, 2013 2010 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1October 8, 2013 Acting 2010 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30October 13, 2013 2010 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on behalf of October 7, 2010 Deputy Minister, Minister Transport Canada) Canada Original signed by May 2October 6, 2013 2010 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29October 6, 2013 2010 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by April 26October 7, 2013 Chair 2010 Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities 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 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21May 20, 2012) 2010 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft Provide EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21June 7, 2013 – February 192012 3 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2013) 2012 4 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs Day 61-90 (To a maximum of 30 Days) days from the submission of the draft EIS 6 Public Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public and Aboriginal group groups of comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 10 Review and provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) Within 8 weeks, starting from the submission of a complete EIS 11 Submit revised the EIS or additional information, as appropriate addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 12 Review and provide comments on the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate addendum information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 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 the draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal 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 and provision of the draft CSR 17 Finalize the CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR revised CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public Within 1 week from finalizing the CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal group 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 draft EAR 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 Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize 4 weeks, starting from the EAR and submit to posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities 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 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RA April 28, 2012) 2010 2 Public Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 3 Approve and Aboriginal group comment period on the issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of BC, CEA Agency 1 day after proponent submits revised draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) guidelines. 4 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the 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 FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 To be determined by proponent 7 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 91-120 30 days, from posting by BC of accepted Application (30 DaysEIS) 7 Federal review and provision of comments for public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised 52 days from posting of accepted EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)for public comment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26The 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, 2013 Chair the Party must seek leave of the NEB and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Post Submit the Notice 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 Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than May 4, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide 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 modifications 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. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 (30 Days) 6 Public days from receipt of a complete application assuming the GIC decision has been made and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or no additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)consultation is required

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26August 21, 2013 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1August 27, 2013 Acting 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30August 27, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy MinisterMinister Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 28, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 2012 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29August 25, 2013 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs May 24, 2012) 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA has commenced CEA AGENCY May 24, 2012 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA AGENCY June 26, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines scoping document CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21AGENCY June 26, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent (if amended after the consultation period) CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21AGENCY June 29, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 2012 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 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 to ensure by the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Proponent 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of comments the draft EIS 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the EIS CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 10 Analyze the EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review 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 Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare CEA AGENCY Within 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft Environmental Assessment Report CSR 16 Prepare final CSR, including the comments received (EARtranslation included) CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision Within 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR CSR 17 Submit final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public AGENCY Within 2 weeks from the receipt of the translation of the final CSR 18 Post final CSR for public and Aboriginal group 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 draft EAR posting of the final CSR 20 Aboriginal consultation on final CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize 4 weeks, starting from the EAR and submit to posting of the final CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26February 22, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1February 27, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30February 28, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6April 12, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2April 10, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29February 27, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21September 30, 2012) 2011 2 Refer the EA to a review panel Minister CEA Agency September 30, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21April 17, 2012 – January 20to June 1, 20132012 4 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 3 5 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 311-60 63 (30 DaysJuly 7, 2012 to September 7, 2012) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary to the CEA Agency Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and 7 Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) Process and schedule to be determined in consultation with Aboriginal groups 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency 60 days starting within 7 Federal review days after posting the draft EIS on the CEARIS 9 Review and provision of provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9164-135 132 (45 Days69 days) 8 10 Submit the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate to the CEA Agency Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 11 Review and provide comments on the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare to 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 Proponent until the CEA Agency deems the EIS satisfactory CEA Agency, FAs Day 186133-215 259 (30 Days127 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 draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit joint review panel report to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Panel Day 216396-305 485 (90 Daysdays) 14 22 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306486-365 659 (60 174 Days) 15 23 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366660-372 666 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26.□ July 15, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1July 19, 2013 Acting 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30July 19, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6July 21, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29July 18, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultations ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs May 30, 2012) 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA has commenced CEA Agency May 30, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines project information document and the performance of a comprehensive study CEA Agency FAs Day 1-May 30 (to July 11, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the project, the comprehensive study process and the scope of the environmental assessment CEA Agency May 30 Days) (December 21to July 11, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 2011 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21Before July 25, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 2011 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 7 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS or the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 RAs, expert FAs, Cree Regional Authority (30 DaysCRA) 7 Federal review 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 Review and provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 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 CEA AgencyRAs, FAs expert FAs, CRA To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review 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, as appropriate 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 Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 13 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group 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 draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize RAs 4.5 weeks, starting from the EAR and submit to posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultations on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA 4.5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 20 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26The 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 Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Submit the CPCN application Proponent November 8, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide Determine that Application is complete to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (proceed to assessment NEB January 21, 2013 – 2014 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB February 195, 20132014 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 modifications 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. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 (30 Days) 6 Public days from receipt of a complete application assuming the GiC decision has been made and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision no additional consultation is required Submission of comments on the EIS to the an application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 and its Explosives Supplier Review of the revised EIS 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, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (information NRCan Within 15 Days) 10 Prepare days of receipt of the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision application. Resubmission of comments a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent Dependent on the draft EAR 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 the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 form a complete application (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 Daysas per User Fees Act performance standard commitments).

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 265 February 11, 2013 2014 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 110 February 18, 2013 Acting 2014 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 3015 March 4, 2013 2014 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 620 February 17, 2013 2014 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 25 Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister 30 Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister 35 Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency President 40 Prince Rupert Port Authority 5 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21April 8, 2012) 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21April 8, 2012 – January 202013 to May 8, 2013) 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (May 9, 2013 to June 7, 2013 4 Complete 30 Days) (January day Public Comment Extension Period for draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs August 21, 2013 – February 19to September 20, 2013) 4 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, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 February 28, 2014 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 6198-90 127 (30 Days) 6 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91128-120 157 (30 Days) 7 9 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91128-135 172 (45 Days) 8 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 11 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136173-150 192 (15 20 Days) 10 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151193-185 (35 222(30 Days) 11 13 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186223-215 252 (30 Days) 12 14 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186223-215 252 (30 Days) 13 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216253-305 (90 53 Days) 14 16 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 17 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 3 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency February 2, 2012 2 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency February 3, 2012 3 Draft Guidelines CEA Agency, NSE, NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs Day 0 (December 21February 22, 2012) 2 Public and 2012 4 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 group comment period 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 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 6 weeks starting from submission of the EIS Guidelines EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit Within 1 week from receiving comments on the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent EA Report 16 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency, FAs 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 5 18 Review Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs are satisfied with the information received CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of the EIS submission of the responses to ensure the comments on EA Report 19 Prepare material to be included in addendum (to meet requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on Within 3 weeks of the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision submission of the responses to comments on the EIS to the EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate 21 Final review of Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare Within 3 weeks of submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the draft Environmental Assessment final Screening Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to from 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 23 Post the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Dayscourse of action decision(s) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the JRPA and the Project Agreement, and expected to be taken by April 26the JRP, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) the Minister of the Environment’s referral to a Review Panel on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 October 7, 2010 2 Award funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (December 21AFE) I CEA Agency March 11, 20122011 3 Award funding under the Regular Funding Envelope (RFE) 2 I CEA Agency March 11, 2011 4 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 1-30 March 25, 2011 to May 24, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft Agreement to establish a JRP CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 25, 2011 to May 9, 2011 6 Announce availability of RFE (30 DaysPhase II) CEA Agency June 8, 2011 7 Notify Aboriginal groups of the availability of Aboriginal Funding under the AFE (December 21Phase II) CEA Agency June 10, 2012 – January 202011 8 Announce appointment of panel members on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2013) 3 Finalize 2011 9 Post the final EIS Guidelines and provide final JRPA on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2011 10 Award funding under AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the Proponent start of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Award funding under RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Prior to the start of the public comment period on the EIS 12 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary technical information to the JRP Proponent CEA AgencyRAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review 13 Public comment period and government review of the EIS to ensure the requirements JRP RAs, expert FAs For a minimum of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)days.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21September 3, 2012) 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21September 3, 2012 2013 – January 20October 3, 2013) 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21November 1, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 6160-90 71 (30 12 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 9172-120 101 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9172-135 131 (45 60 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136132-150 161 (15 30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151162-185 219 (35 58 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186220-215 249 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186220-215 249 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216250-305 (90 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)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal 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, 2013 Chair such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Key Milestones and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation 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 FAs Day 0 (December 21July 19th, 2012) 2010 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft Provide EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide Guidelines/Scoping Document to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days*) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs To be determined 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 FAs Within 67 days from the review of revised EIS 6 Aboriginal and Federal Review of the EIS to ensure draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from the requirements federal review and translation of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)CSR.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 2011-12-15 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting 2011-12-21 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 2012-01-11 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 2011-11-22 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 2011-12-20 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 2011-12-20 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs Day 0 (December 21August 8, 2012) 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal group comment period consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 2011 4 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide final EIA ToR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit the EIS and EIS Summary EIA Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 6 Review of the EIS EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines EIA ToR are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 61-90 (Within 30 Days) 6 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal group comment period consultation on the EIS summary CEA EIA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIS EIA to the Proponent CEA Agency proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, 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 Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, as appropriate CEA 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 Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 Public weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal group comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize days, starting from the EAR and submit to 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Minister CEA on the Registry Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 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 CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)Registry

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below[date]. Original signed by April 26May 24, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 131, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6June 7, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 231, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29May 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21January 2, 2012) 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day January 2, 2013 to February 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21February 1, 2013 – February 19to March 1, 2013) 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure determine whether the requirements of information outlined in the EIS Guidelines are met guidelines has been provided CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 165 (15 30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151166-185 215 (35 50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the Submit final EAR and submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency FAs Day 216246-305 (90 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)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs April 27, 2012) 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency April 28,2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on background document CEA Agency April 29, 2011 – May 30, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review 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 EIS to ensure the requirements of Application for completeness against the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 Daysdays) 6 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period Comment Period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review 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 provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit revised the EIS or additional information, as appropriate addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 12 Review of the revised Proponent’s EIS or additional informationaddendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, as if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Within 4 weeks from the submission of an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal 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 draft EAR 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Minister of the Environment 20 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR 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 Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize days, starting from the EAR and submit to posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26November 1st, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1November 3rd, 2013 Acting 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30November 2nd, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6November 4rd, 2013 2011 Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2November 2nd, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29November 1st, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 0 (December 21August 11, 2012) 2 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21August 16 to September 22, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines and provide August 16 to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21September 22, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 2011 7 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 8 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (Within 30 Days) 6 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) Within 7 Federal weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provision of provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Within 4 weeks from the end of 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 9 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 informationinformation 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (To be determined by the Proponent 15 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal 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 and provision 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 EAR CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 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 Public weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal group 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 draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize Within 4 weeks from the EAR and submit to 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26October 18, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1October 22, 2013 Acting 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30October 21, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 2October 27, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29October 22, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Transport Canada Original signed by April 26October 20, 2013 Chair 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Indian and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Northern Affairs Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex 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 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the 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 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations and would be issued no later than 3 weeks following the listing. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21July 23, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency FAs Day Agency, RAs January 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 192011 Coming into Force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2013) 4 2012 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs Day 61-90 (To a maximum of 30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on days following the receipt of the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the Submit a complete EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the revised time of the submission of the EIS or additional information, as appropriate Federal review of the EIS with Nisga'a Final Agreement (NFA) requirements CEA Agency RAs, Expert 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 Within 7 weeks* from receipt of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public complete EIS Notify public and Aboriginal group groups of comment period on the draft EAR EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week after submission of complete EIS Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 186-215 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 (30 Days) 13 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 EAR CSR CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from federal and submit 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s Environment's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS and make public the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation ** CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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. 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 April 2613, 2013 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1April 20, 2013 Acting 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 3019, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 23, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇ Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2April 19, 2013 2012 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 2919, 2013 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs January 27, 2012) 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency February 6, 2012 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines * Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21February 6 – March 17, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – January 20March 17, 2013) 3 Finalize 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit Within 5 weeks of the close of the EIS Guidelines comment period 6 Submit draft EIS and EIS Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (To a maximum of 30 Days) 6 days following receipt of the EIS 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of comments 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 10 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 From the acceptance of 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 Proponent 9 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 or additional information, as appropriate 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Within 4 weeks from the preparation of the draft CSR 17 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision Within 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group 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 draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize days, starting from the EAR and submit to 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Minister on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 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 CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)*Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed Signed by April 26June 3, 2013 2014 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed Signed by May 1June 10, 2013 Acting 2014 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed Signed by April 30June 6, 2013 2014 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed Signed by May 6June 12, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada 2014 (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed Signed by May 2June 10, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2014 Original signed Signed by April 29July 18, 2013 2014 Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Signed by April 26June 4, 2013 Chair and 2014 Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21January 17, 2012) 2014 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21January 17 – February 16, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21February 28, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent June 3, 2014 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the conformity with EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency Agency1 FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) June 5, 2014 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency Agency1 FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) June 6 – July 6, 2014 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency Agency1 FAs Day 9144-135 88 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency Agency1 FAs Day 13689-150 109 (15 21 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151110-185 209 (35 100 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency CNSOPB, FAs Day 186210-215 239 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186210-215 239 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216240-305 304 (90 65 Days) 14 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306305-365 (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.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December RAs October 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency October 20, 2011 3 Public comment period on the background document CEA Agency October 21 to November 21, 2012) 2 Public and 2011 4 Aboriginal group comment period consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 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 Daysdays) 6 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review 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 provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) Within 8 weeks, from the acceptance of the EIS 11 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 Proponent 9 12 Review of the revised Proponent’s EIS or additional informationaddendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, as if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Within 4 weeks from receipt of additional EIS information from the proponent 13 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal 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 and provision 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 EAR CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group 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 draft EAR 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 Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize days, starting from the EAR and submit to posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair 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. Key Milestones and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs May 15th, 2012) 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency May 15th, 2012 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21June 14th, 2012 – January 204 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 14th, 2013) 3 Finalize 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21June 22nd, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 2012 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (To a maximum of 30 Days) 6 days following receipt of the EIS 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) Within 7 Federal review weeks starting from CEA Agency acceptance of the EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period 10 Review and provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 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 Proponent 9 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, as appropriate information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 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 draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision Within 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR CSR 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public Within 96 days from the preparation of the revised CSR 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal group 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 draft EAR 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 Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize Concurrent with the EAR and submit to public comment period on the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Minister’s Environment's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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 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 April 26▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on behalf of August 9, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1August 16, 2013 Acting 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30August 15, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6August 17, 2013 2011 Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2August 17, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29August 15, 2013 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ 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 Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The target timelines identified in the Agreement are those expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs May 31, 2012) 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency June 1, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the background document CEA Agency June 8 to July 11, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review 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 EIS to ensure the requirements of Application (EIS) for completeness against the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 Daysdays) 6 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (30 DaysEIS) 7 Federal review 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 provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 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 Proponent 9 12 Review of the revised Proponent’s EIS or additional informationaddendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, as if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Within 4 weeks from the submission of an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal 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 and provision 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 EAR CSR 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group 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 draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize days, starting from the EAR and submit to 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ for July 11, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for July 16, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ July 16, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ July 17, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ for July 17, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ July 16, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21March 26, 2012) 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21March 27, 2012 2013 – January 20April 25, 2013) 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 59 (30 29 Days) (January 21April 26, 2013 – February 19May 24, 2013) 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 6160-90 89 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 9190-120 119 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9190-135 (45 46 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 165 (15 30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151166-185 215 (35 50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216246-305 (90 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)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal 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, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 RAs November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (December 21PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2012) 2 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (November 15, 2011 – December 2116, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA AgencyRAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (30 DaysPP#2) 7 Federal review on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provision of provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 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 informationinformation 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, as appropriate expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare Concurrent with federal review of the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft EAR 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 FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal group 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 draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize 5 weeks, starting from the EAR and submit to 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26October 20, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1October 20, 2013 Acting 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30October 22, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 62010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ President Date Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission October 22, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy MinisterMinister Fisheries and Oceans Canada October 27, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29October 20, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 5 Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1,2 1 Follow-up of the project timelines set out in the project agreement and that correspond to the time frame required by April 26the federal departments and agencies to complete their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair will be done based on the ▇▇▇▇▇ chart. 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. 2 Note that this timeframe does not include the time required to achieve upcoming milestones, for which the COFEX-Sud is responsible, since the service standards for those milestones must be determined by theCOFEX-Sud. Key Milestones and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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) for screening on the CEARIS CNSC CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21March 5, 2012) 2009 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide Provide EA guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day CNSC March 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 192009 3 Announce availability of funding for participants CEA Agency September 30, 2013) 2009 4 Submit Environmental and Social Impact Study (ESIS) Proponent November 10, 2009 5 Federal and provincial review of the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent ESIS CNSC, CEA Agency, COFEX-Sud and COMEX Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS November 11, 2009, to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) April 29, 2010 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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 366Proponent's ESIS for public information COFEX-372 (7 Days)Sud November 13, 2009

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Date Chair Canadian Transporation Agency ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RA January 24, 2012) 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA has commenced CEA Agency January 24, 2012 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency February 24, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines scoping document CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21February 24, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Within 2 weeks from the end of the consultation period 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (RAs Within 30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on calendar days of submission of the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Milestone-specific service standards for each step which require federal participation will be established by April 26the BCEAO as the process unfolds, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 the progress of these will be tracked on the MPMO Tracker. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 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 FAs Day 0 (December 2123, 2012) 2 2009 Submit revised draft AIR Proponent February 10, 2010 Issue section 11 order to Proponent BCEAO February 11, 2010 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency March 26, 2010 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21AIR BCEAO WG March 16 to April 14, 2012 – January 202010 Submit issues tracking tables, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide with responses, to BCEAO Proponent May 6, 2010 Issue an Approved AIR to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31BCEAO WG TBD Submit Application for BCEAO screening Proponent TBD Screen Application for compliance with Approved AIR BCEAO WG The BCEAO service standard is to determine Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ review process. Post Application on the Project Information Centre (e-60 (30 DaysPIC) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit BCEAO The provincial service standard to complete the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review review of the EIS Application is 180 calendar days once the application has been accepted Provide comments on Application to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 BCEAO WG Provide issues tracking table to Proponent BCEAO WG Submit issues tracking table, with proponent responses, to BCEAO Proponent Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary 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 FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare the DFO Distribute draft Environmental Assessment Report (EARAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision 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 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 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 draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period Provincial Ministers’ decision on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize Application BCEAO Provincial service standard is within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue BCEAO Post the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Dayscourse of action decision(s) 15 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS DFO CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)Within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the BCEAO Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. _Original signed by April 26December 10, 2013 2009 _ Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada _Original signed by May 1December 10, 2013 Acting 2009_ _ President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency _Original signed by April 30December 10, 2013 2009 _ _ Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada _Original signed by May 6December 10, 2013 Associate 2009 Deputy Minister Infrastructure Transport Canada (on behalf _Original signed by December 14, 2009 Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex 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 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex IX Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 -Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21July 10, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft 2009 Provide EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency, FAs RAs November 17, 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency December 8, 2009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 Submit revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 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 and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the end of comments the public comment period on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency summary Provide comments on Draft CSR RAs, Expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent Within 4 weeks of receipt of Draft CSR Commence Aboriginal engagement on Draft CSR CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Concurrent with federal review of Draft CSR Finalize CSR CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare Within 3 weeks from the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision receipt of comments on the draft EAR to the CSR Translate Final CSR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on Within 2 weeks from completion of the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize CSR Submit the EAR and submit Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue Within 1 week from receiving the EA Decision Statement Minister translated Final CSR Post the Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated Final CSR Public comment on the Final CSR CEA Agency RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Aboriginal engagement on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Post notice of Minister of the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the Final CSR Post analysis of the public and aboriginal comments on the Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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 3 weeks from the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26Assistant Deputy Minister, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada SPI/ADMO (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister, Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Deputy Minister Transport CanadaCanada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Note: The following milestones and service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by April 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, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (NEB October 26, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 2110, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB December 30, 2010 5 Post notice of draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to 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 summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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 scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366NEB December 14, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB March 29, 2011 7 Submit the Certificate application Proponent January 17, 2011 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 NEB At the discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on draft NEB EA report to the NEB TC, EC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the discretion of the 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 NEB for posting TC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the 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-372 in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (7 Days)estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the CEARIS NEB Within 2 weeks of receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and course of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21April 2, 2012) 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21April 2 to May 2, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day May 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure confirm that the requirements of information outlined in the EIS Guidelines are met has been provided CEA Agency FAs Day 6160-90 89 (30 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 9190-120 134 (30 45 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9190-135 134 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136135-150 164 (15 30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151165-185 215 (35 51 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216246-305 (90 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)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer CEO Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21June 3, 2012) 2014 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 June 3 – July 3, 2014 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013days) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21July 14, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined TBD by the Proponent 5 Review Perform conformity check of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met EIS1 CEA Agency FAs Day 6142-90 48 (30 Days7 days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 9149-120 78 (30 Daysdays) 7 Federal review Review and provision of provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 49-78 (30 days) 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9149-135 103 (45 Days55 days) 8 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined TBD by the Proponent 9 10 Review and provide comments on the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate 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 136104-150 137 (15 Days34 days) 10 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151138-185 249 (35 Days112 days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186250-215 279 (30 Days) 13 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 216280-305 335 (90 Days56 days) 14 Issue the 16 Minister makes EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306336-365 (60 Days30 days) 15 Post 17 Issue and post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Day 366-372 365 (7 Days)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.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs December 13, 2010 2 Refer the EA to a review panel Minister CEA Agency December 13, 2010 3 Establish joint review panel Minister CEA Agency June 8, 2012 4 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (December 21July 6, 2012) 2 5 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines Panel CEA Agency Agency, FAs Day 10-30 70 (30 DaysJune 15 - September 14, 2012) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 6 Review the EIS Guidelines and provide information requests to the Proponent CEA Agency Panel FAs Day 3171-60 111 (30 DaysSeptember 15 – October 25, 2012) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 7 Submit additional information to the EIS and EIS Summary joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the EIS summary CEA Agency Proponent Panel FAs Day 91112-120 143 (Minimum 30 Days) 7 Federal review 9 Review additional information and provision determine adequacy of comments on the EIS information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 112-201 (90 Days) 10 Provide information requests to the Proponent CEA Agency Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 91-135 202 (45 1 Days) 8 11 Submit revised EIS or additional informationinformation to the joint review panel, as appropriate if required Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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 aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the draft EAR CEA Agency Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 186-215 203 –232 (Minimum 30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR Review additional information and submit 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 CEA Agency FAs Panel Day 216413-305 502 (90 Days) 14 18 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306503-365 622 (60 120 Days) 15 19 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366623-372 629 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26Assistant Deputy Minister, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada SPI/ADMO (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister, Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Transport CanadaCanada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Note: The following milestones and 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 FAs Day 0 (NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the 2010 5 Post notice of draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to 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 summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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 scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366NEB October 21, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 7 Submit the Certificate application Proponent February 7, 2011 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 NEB At the discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on draft NEB EA report to the NEB TC, EC, DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the discretion of the 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 NEB 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, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the 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-372 in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (7 Days)estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the CEARIS NEB Within 2 weeks of receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and course of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair 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. Key Milestones and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Day 0 (December 21CEA Agency March 23, 2012) 2 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21March 28, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21March 30, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 2012 7 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 July 6, 2012 8 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines are met requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of 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 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 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 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)Proponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 2612, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1April 15, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by May 2April 14, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Baltacioǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by April 16, 2010 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 2920, 2013 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach Roles and Responsibilities Annex 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 * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the issuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 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 April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 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 FAs Day 0 July 14, 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent September 29, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency September 30, 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ Agency January 19, 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (December 21Phase 1) CEA Agency January 19, 20122010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) 2 Public and announce availability of regular and Aboriginal group participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post the proposed scope on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 18.4 weeks of confirming EA type Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 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 a complete EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS to ensure the requirements Federal review of the EIS Guidelines are met 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 Day 61-90 (30 Days) 6 Public 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 group groups of comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 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 revised issue tracking table with responses to comments on EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review 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 EIS or additional information, as appropriate CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare Within 2 weeks from the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision submission of comments on the draft EAR CSR Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated final CSR Public comment period on the draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize 4 weeks, starting from the EAR posting of the final CSR Aboriginal engagement and submit to 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 CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Note: The following milestones and service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January NEB April 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review 2011 2 Post notice of the EIS to 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 summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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 scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)NEB TBD 3 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB May 20, 2011 4 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO May 20 & 24, 2011 5 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB August 23, 2011 6 Submit the Certificate Application Proponent October 14, 2011

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21May 31, 20122013) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21May 31, 2012 2013 – January 20June 30, 2013) 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21July 1, 2013 – February 19July 30, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS to 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 summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 165 (15 30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151166-185 215 (35 50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186216-215 245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216246-305 (90 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)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26The 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, 2013 Chair the Party must seek leave of the NEB and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Post Submit the Notice 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 Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than August 29, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2012) 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide 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 modifications 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. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Review of the EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 61-application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 (30 Days) 6 Public days from receipt of a complete application assuming the GIC decision has been made and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or no additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 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)consultation is required

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs November 14, 2012) 2011 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 14, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (November 14 – December 21, 2012 29 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines November 14 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize December 29 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Within 5 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit the acceptable EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (Within 30 Days) 6 calendar days of receipt of EIS 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the Plain Language Summary of the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 60 calendar days, starting within 7 Federal review 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 provision of provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Within 3 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 12 Review the revised and provide comments on additional EIS or information CEA Agency, Within 4 weeks of receipt of additional informationEIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date RAs, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Expert FA information 13 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal Within 5 weeks of the completed review of the final additional EIS information 14 Review and provision 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 EAR CSR 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public 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 group comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrent with submission of CSR to Minister of the Environment 19 Public comment period on the draft EAR 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 Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize calendar days starting from posting of CSR 21 Post the EAR and submit to Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)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

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed Signed by April 26May 24, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed Signed by May 131, 2013 Acting A/President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed Signed by April 30May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed Signed by May 6June 7, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed Signed by May 231, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed Signed by April 29May 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21January 4, 2012) 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December January 4 to February 3, 2013 3 Request for additional information to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs February 3, 2013 4 Submission of additional information Proponent CEA Agency February 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 2013 5 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21March 5, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 6 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 6143-90 55 (30 13 Days) 6 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 9156-120 105 (30 50 Days) 7 9 Federal review and provision of comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 9156-135 120 (45 65 Days) 8 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 11 Review the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136121-150 160 (15 40 Days) 10 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 151161-185 195 (35 Days) 11 13 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 186196-215 225 (30 Days) 12 14 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186196-215 225 (30 Days) 13 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216226-305 (90 80 Days) 14 16 Issue the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 17 Post the Minister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Original signed Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by April 26federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, 2013 Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency FAs Day 0 (December 21RAs June 8, 2012) 2012 2 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency June 8, 2012 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21June 8, 2012 – January 20to July 23, 20132012 (45 days) 3 Finalize 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 August 6, 2012 (30 Days14 days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 6 Submit the draft EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 61-90 (Within 30 Days) 6 calendar days following presentation of the EIS by the Proponent 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-120 Between day 60 and 136 (30 Days77 days) 7 Federal review 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and provision of 136 (77 days) 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 91-135 Between day 60 and 157 (45 Days98 days) 8 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 9 Review 12 Analyze the revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 136-150 Between day 158 and 206 (15 Days49 days) 10 13 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment of Comprehensive Study Report (EARCSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 151-185 Between day 207 and 252 (35 Days46 days) 11 Federal review 14 Review and provision of provide comments on the draft EAR CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 CEA Agency Between day 253 and 280 (30 Days28 days) 12 Public 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 281 and 301 (21 days) 17 Review and provide comments on the revised 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 group comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Between day 365 and 371 (7 days) 20 Public comment period on the draft EAR final CSR CEA Agency RAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Day 186-215 Between day 372 and 403 (30 Days32 days) 13 Finalize 22 Post the EAR and submit to Notice of the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue of the EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the MinisterEnvironment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Day 366-372 Between day 404 and 474 (7 Days71 days) 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Between day 475 and 495 (21 days)