National Instrument 44-102 Shelf Distributions

Part 1 Definitions and Interpretation

In this instrument “at-the-market distribution” means a non-fixed price distribution of equity securities under the shelf procedures into a pre-existing trading market in which securities of the same class are traded;

In this instrument “base shelf prospectus” means a short form prospectus that is prepared in the form required under NI 44-101, as varied in accordance with this Instrument;

In this instrument “MTN program” means a continuous distribution of debt securities in which the specific variable terms of the individual debt securities and the method of distribution of those securities are determined at the time of the distribution;

In this instrument “shelf procedures” means the requirements in this Instrument for the distribution of securities under a base shelf prospectus and a shelf prospectus supplement;

In this instrument “shelf prospectus supplement” means a supplement to a base shelf prospectus, containing some or all of the information omitted from the base shelf prospectus as permitted by this Instrument;