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All dividends paid by the Corporation on its common shares and preference shares in the current fiscal year have been, or will be, designated as "eligible dividends" for the purpose of entitling shareholders of the Corporation to a higher dividend tax credit in accordance with certain amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and, where applicable, similar provisions of provincial or territorial income tax legislation.

Common Share (FTS)
Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12
Dividend $0.30 - - -
Payment Date Mar 1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
Record Date Feb 15 May 17 Aug 17 Nov 16
Share Purchase Plan Deadline Feb 24 May 28 Aug 28 Nov 27
 
Series C First Preference Share (FTS.PR.C)
Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12
Dividend $0.340625 - - -
Payment Date Mar 1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
Record Date Feb 15 May 17 Aug 17 Nov 16
 
Series E First Preference Share (FTS.PR.E)
Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12
Dividend $0.3063 - - -
Payment Date Mar 1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
Record Date Feb 15 May 17 Aug 17 Nov 16
 
Series F First Preference Share (FTS.PR.F)
Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12
Dividend $0.3063 - - -
Payment Date Mar 1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
Record Date Feb 15 May 17 Aug 17 Nov 16
 
Series G First Preference Share (FTS.PR.G)
Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12
Dividend $0.3281 - - -
Payment Date Mar 1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
Record Date Feb 15 May 17 Aug 17 Nov 16
 
Series H First Preference Share (FTS.PR.H)
Q1/12 Q2/12 Q3/12 Q4/12
Dividend $0.2656 - - -
Payment Date Mar 1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
Record Date Feb 15 May 17 Aug 17 Nov 16
 
*The declaration and payment of dividends are subject to Board of Directors' approval.