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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-110221
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40FR12B
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		7
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250502
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250501

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EMERA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001127248
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				868143132
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40FR12B
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-42631
		FILM NUMBER:		25905054

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1223 LOWER WATER ST., B-6TH FLOOR
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 910
		CITY:			HALIFAX
		STATE:			A5
		ZIP:			B3J 3S8
		BUSINESS PHONE:		902-428-6494

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1223 LOWER WATER ST., B-6TH FLOOR
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 910
		CITY:			HALIFAX
		STATE:			A5
		ZIP:			B3J 3S8
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</DIV><DIV STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Registration statement pursuant to Section&nbsp;12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">or </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Annual report pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">For the fiscal year ended __________ </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Commission File Number __________ </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Emera Incorporated </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Nova Scotia, Canada</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>4911&#8195;</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>N/A</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Province or other jurisdiction of</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>incorporation or organization)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Primary Standard Industrial&#8195;</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Classification Code Number)&#8195;</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(I.R.S. Employer Identification</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Number)</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>5151 Terminal Road </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Halifax NS Canada </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>B3J
1A1 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(902) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">428-6096</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Address and telephone number of Registrant&#146;s principal executive offices) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>EUSHI Finance, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>37
Route 236 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Kittery Properties Suite 101 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Kittery, ME 03904 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(902) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">428-6213</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">(Name, address (including zip code) and telephone number (including area code) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">of agent for service in the United States) </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Copies to: </I></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Brian C. Curry</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Corporate Secretary<BR>5151 Terminal Road</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Halifax Nova Scotia Canada</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>B3J 1A1</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(902) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">428-6996</FONT></B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Christopher R. Bornhorst, Esq.<BR>Torys LLP<BR>1114 Avenue of the Americas</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>23<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">rd</SUP> Floor<BR>New York, New York 10036<BR>(212)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">880-6000</FONT></B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Act: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Common Shares, no par value</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>New York Stock Exchange</B></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section&nbsp;12(g) of the Act: <B>None </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section&nbsp;15(d) of the Act: <B>None </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">For annual reports, indicate by check mark the information filed with this Form: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">&#9744; Audited annual financial statements</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center><DIV STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</DIV></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer&#146;s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period
covered by the annual report: <B>N/A</B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1)&nbsp;has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2)&nbsp;has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Yes&#8194;&#9744;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;No&#8194;&#9746; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to
Rule 405 of Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-T</FONT> (&#167;232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Yes&#8194;&#9746;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;No&#8194;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT>
of the Exchange Act. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Emerging growth company&#8194;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards&#134; provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act.&#8194;&#9744; </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="justify">The term &#147;new or revised financial accounting standard&#148; refers to any update issued by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April&nbsp;5, 2012. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Indicate by
check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management&#146;s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section&nbsp;404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b))
by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.&#8194;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">If securities are registered pursuant to
Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.&#8194;&#9744; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant&#146;s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#167;240.10D-1(b).&#8194;&#9744;</FONT> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Emera Incorporated (the &#147;<B>Company</B>&#148; or the &#147;<B>Registrant</B>&#148;) is filing this registration statement
on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> (this &#147;<B>Registration Statement</B>&#148;) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<B>SEC</B>&#148;) to register its common shares (the &#147;<B>Common Shares</B>&#148;) under
Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;<B>Exchange Act</B>&#148;) in connection with the proposed listing of the Common Shares on the New York Stock Exchange (&#147;<B>NYSE</B>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">This Registration Statement, including the documents incorporated herein by reference, contains &#147;forward-looking
information&#148; and &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws (collectively, &#147;<B>forward-looking information</B>&#148;). The words &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148;
&#147;budget,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;estimates,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; &#147;intends,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;might,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148; &#147;projects,&#148; &#147;schedule,&#148; &#147;should,&#148;
&#147;targets,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;would&#148; and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The forward-looking information in this Registration Statement, including the documents incorporated herein by reference,
includes statements which reflect the current views of the Registrant&#146;s management with respect to the Registrant&#146;s objectives, plans, financial and operating performance, carbon dioxide emissions reduction goals, business prospects and
opportunities. The forward-looking information reflects management&#146;s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to the Registrant&#146;s management and should not be read as guarantees of future events, performance or
results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the time(s) at which, such events, performance or results will be achieved. All such forward-looking information in this Registration Statement is provided pursuant to safe
harbor provisions contained in applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The forward-looking information in this
Registration Statement, including the documents incorporated herein by reference, includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the growth and diversification of the Registrant&#146;s business and earnings base; future annual net income and
dividend growth; expansion of the Registrant&#146;s business; the expected timing and outcome of the pending sale of New Mexico Gas Company, Inc.; the expected compliance by Emera with the regulation of its operations; the expected timing of
regulatory decisions; forecasted capital investments; the nature, timing and costs associated with certain capital projects; the expected impact on the Registrant of challenges in the global economy; estimated energy consumption rates; expectations
related to annual operating cash flows; the expectation that the Registrant will continue to have reasonable access to capital in the near to medium term; expected debt maturities, repayments and renewals; expectations about increases in interest
expense and/or fees associated with debt securities and credit facilities; the successful development of relationships with various stakeholders; the impact of currency fluctuations; expected changes in electricity rates; and the impacts of planned
investment by the industry of gas transportation infrastructure within the United States. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The forecasts and projections
that make up the forward-looking information are based on reasonable assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and requested rate decisions; no significant operational disruptions or
environmental liability due to a catastrophic event or environmental upset caused by severe weather or global climate change, other acts of nature or other major events; seasonal weather patterns remaining stable; no significant cyber or physical
attacks or disruptions to the Registrant&#146;s systems; the continued ability to maintain transmission and distribution systems to ensure their continued performance; continued investment in solar, wind and hydro generation; continued natural gas
activity; no severe and/or prolonged downturn in economic conditions; sufficient liquidity and capital resources; the continued ability to hedge exposures to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices; no significant
variability in interest rates; no material adverse credit rating actions; expectations regarding the nature, timing and costs of capital investments of the Registrant and its subsidiaries; expectations regarding rate base growth; the continued
competitiveness of electricity pricing when compared with other alternative sources of energy; the continued availability of commodity supply; the absence of significant changes in government energy plans and environmental laws and regulations that
may materially affect the Registrant&#146;s operations and cash flows; maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; the ability to obtain and maintain licenses and permits; no material decrease in market energy sales prices; favorable labor
relations; and sufficient human resources to deliver service and execute the Registrant&#146;s capital investment plan. </P>
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factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or results anticipated by the forward-looking information. Factors that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, but are not
limited to: regulatory and political risk; change in law risk; operating and maintenance risks; changes in economic conditions; commodity price and availability risk; liquidity and capital markets risk; changes in credit ratings; future dividend
growth, rate base growth, and adjusted earnings per common share growth, timing and costs associated with certain capital investments; challenges in the global economy; potential impacts of trade disputes and impositions of tariffs; estimated energy
consumption rates; maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; changes in customer energy usage patterns; developments in technology that could reduce demand for electricity; climate change risk; weather risk, including higher frequency and severity
of weather events; risk of wildfires; unanticipated maintenance and other expenditures; system operating and maintenance risk; derivative financial instruments and hedging; interest rate risk; inflation risk; counterparty risk; disruption of fuel
supply; country risks; supply chain risk; environmental risks; foreign exchange; regulatory and government decisions, including changes to environmental legislation, financial reporting and tax legislation; risks associated with pension plan
performance and funding requirements; loss of service area; risk of failure of information technology infrastructure and cybersecurity risks; uncertainties associated with infectious diseases, pandemics and similar public health threats; market
energy sales prices; labor relations; and availability of labor and management resources. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on forward-looking information as actual results could differ materially from the plans, expectations, estimates or intentions and statements expressed in the forward-looking information. All forward-looking information in this
Registration Statement and in the documents incorporated herein by reference is qualified in its entirety by the above cautionary statements and, except as required by law, the Registrant undertakes no obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DIFFERENCES IN UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN
REPORTING PRACTICES </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Registrant is permitted, under the multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted by the
United States, to prepare reports it files with the SEC in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, which are different from those of the United States. The Registrant currently prepares its financial statements, including those which are
filed as exhibits to this Registration Statement, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>PRINCIPAL DOCUMENTS
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In accordance with General Instruction B.(1) of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F,</FONT> the Registrant
hereby incorporates by reference Exhibits 99.1 through 99.46, inclusive, as set forth in the Exhibit Index attached hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">In accordance with General Instruction D.(9) of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F,</FONT> the Registrant has filed
the written consent of certain experts as Exhibit 99.47, as set forth in the Exhibit Index attached hereto. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>TAX MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Purchasing, holding, or disposing of securities of the Registrant may have tax consequences under the laws of the United
States and Canada that are not described in this Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>DESCRIPTION OF COMMON SHARES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The required disclosure is included under the heading &#147;<I>Capital Structure &#150; Common Shares</I>&#148; in the Annual
Information Form dated February&nbsp;21, 2025 for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2024, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.37. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The information provided under the headings (a)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Off-Balance</FONT> Sheet Arrangements&#148; and (b) &#147;Contractual Obligations&#148; contained in the Registrant&#146;s Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis dated February&nbsp;21, 2025 for the year
ended December&nbsp;31, 2024, filed as Exhibit 99.38 hereto and with respect to clause (a)&nbsp;the information provided </P>
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at note 28 (&#147;D. Guarantees and Letters of Credit&#148;) and note 33 (&#147;Variable Interest Entities&#148;), and with respect to clause (b)&nbsp;note 28 (&#147;A. Commitments&#148;) and
note 26 (&#147;Long-Term Debt&#148;), to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the years ended December&nbsp;31, 2024 and December&nbsp;31, 2023, filed as Exhibit 99.39 hereto, are incorporated by reference herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NYSE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">As a foreign private issuer, the Registrant is not required to comply with most of the NYSE corporate governance requirements
to which the Registrant would be subject if it were a U.S. domestic issuer. The Registrant&#146;s governance practices only significantly differ from those required of U.S. domestic issuers as described below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Equity Compensation Plans</I></B>. The NYSE rules for U.S. domestic issuers require shareholder approval of all equity
compensation plans (as defined in the NYSE rules) regardless of whether new issuances, treasury shares or shares that the issuer has purchased in the open market are used. The Toronto Stock Exchange (&#147;<B>TSX</B>&#148;) rules require shareholder
approval of share compensation arrangements involving new issuances of shares, and of certain amendments to such arrangements, but do not require such approval if the compensation arrangements involve only shares purchased in the open market. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B><I>Share Issuances</I></B>. The NYSE rules for U.S. domestic issuers also require shareholder approval of certain
transactions or series of related transactions that result in the issuance of common shares, or securities convertible into or exercisable for common shares, that have, or will have upon issuance, voting power equal to or in excess of 20% of the
voting power outstanding prior to the transaction or if the issuance of common shares, or securities convertible into or exercisable for common shares, are, or will be upon issuance, equal to or in excess of 20% of the number of common shares
outstanding prior to the transaction. The TSX rules require shareholder approval of acquisition transactions resulting in dilution of listed securities (including upon conversion or exchange of other securities) in excess of 25%. Shareholder
approval is also required for private placements (i)&nbsp;for an aggregate number of listed securities (including upon conversion or exchange of other securities) greater than 25% of the number of securities outstanding prior to the transaction, at
a price less than the &#147;market price&#148; (as defined in the TSX rules), (ii) that are to insiders and, during a six month period, exceed 10% of the number of listed securities (including upon conversion or exchange) outstanding at the
beginning of that period, or (iii)&nbsp;that will result in a new holding by a security holder or group of securityholders of more than 20% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer. The TSX also has broad general discretion to require
shareholder approval in connection with any issuances of listed securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Registrant intends to comply with the TSX
rules for equity compensation plans and share issuances as described above, in lieu of the corresponding NYSE rules. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDERTAKING
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Registrant undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made
by the SEC staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the SEC staff, information relating to: the securities registered pursuant to Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F;</FONT> the securities in relation to which the obligation
to file an annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> arises; or transactions in said securities. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CONSENT TO
SERVICE OF PROCESS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">The Registrant is concurrently filing an Appointment of Agent for Service of Process on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-X</FONT> (the &#147;<B>Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-X</FONT></B>&#148;) in connection with the class of securities to which this Registration Statement relates. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Any change to the name or address of the Registrant&#146;s agent for service shall be communicated promptly to the SEC by
amendment to the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-X</FONT> referencing the file number of the Registrant. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on
Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Date: May 1, 2025</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Scott C. Balfour</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following documents are being filed with the SEC as Exhibits to this Registration Statement: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524046160/d760816dex991.htm">Annual Information Form for the
 year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;26, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524046160/d760816dex992.htm">Annual MD&amp;A for the year ended
 December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;26, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.3</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524046160/d760816dex993.htm">Audited
 annual financial statements for the years ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023 and 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> filed on
February<U></U>&nbsp;26, 2024) </A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524045914/d760821dex994.htm">News release dated February<U>
</U>&nbsp;26, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;26, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524045914/d760821dex991.htm">Certificate of CEO in respect of
Annual Information Form for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;26,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.6</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524045914/d760821dex992.htm">Certificate of CFO in respect of
Annual Information Form for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;26,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.7</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524045914/d760821dex993.htm">Earnings coverage ratio for the
 twelve months ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;26, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524094079/d805724dex991.htm">Notice of Annual Meeting of Common
 Shareholders and Management Information Circular (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on April<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524094079/d805724dex992.htm">2023 Annual Report (incorporated
 by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on April<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.10</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524138964/d829842dex991.htm">Management&#146;s Discussion and
 Analysis of financial position and results of operations as at and for the three month period ended March<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;15, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.11</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524138964/d829842dex992.htm">Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
 Interim Financial Statements for the three month period ended March<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;15,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.12</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524138964/d829842dex993.htm">Earnings coverage ratio for the
 twelve months ended March<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;15, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.13</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524138964/d829842dex994.htm">News release dated May<U></U>&nbsp;13,
 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;15, 2024) </A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.14</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524138964/d829842dex995.htm">Certificate of CEO in respect of
interim filings for the interim period ended March<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;15,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.15</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524138964/d829842dex996.htm">Certificate of CFO in respect of
interim filings for the interim period ended March<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;15,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.16</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524148878/d777554dex991.htm">News release dated May<U></U>&nbsp;28,
 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on May<U></U>&nbsp;29, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.17</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524172441/d852890dex991.htm">News release dated June<U></U>&nbsp;28,
 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on June<U></U>&nbsp;28, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.18</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524194799/d875947dex991.htm">News release dated August<U></U>&nbsp;5,
 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on August<U></U>&nbsp;6, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.19</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524198431/d766871dex991.htm">Management&#146;s Discussion and
 Analysis of financial position and results of operations as at and for the three and six month period ended June<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on August<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.20</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524198431/d766871dex992.htm">Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
 Interim Financial Statements for the three and six month period ended June<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on
August<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.21</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524198431/d766871dex993.htm">Earnings coverage ratio for the
 twelve months ended June<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on August<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.22</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524198431/d766871dex994.htm">News release dated August<U></U>&nbsp;9,
 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on August<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.23</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524198431/d766871dex995.htm">Certificate of CEO in respect of
interim filings for the interim period ended June<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on August<U></U>&nbsp;12,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.24</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524198431/d766871dex996.htm">Certificate of CFO in respect of
interim filings for the interim period ended June<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on August<U></U>&nbsp;12,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.25</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524221882/d837112dex991.htm">News release dated September<U>
</U>&nbsp;18, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on September<U></U>&nbsp;19, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.26</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="d807002dex9926.htm">News release dated September&nbsp;24, 2024* </A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.27</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524255044/d891510dex991.htm">Management&#146;s Discussion and
 Analysis of financial position and results of operations as at and for the three and nine month period ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on November<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.28</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524255044/d891510dex992.htm">Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
 Interim Financial Statements for the three and nine month period ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on
November<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.29</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524255044/d891510dex993.htm">Earnings coverage ratio for the
 twelve months ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on November<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.30</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524255044/d891510dex994.htm">News release dated November<U>
</U>&nbsp;8, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on November<U></U>&nbsp;12, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.31</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="d807002dex9931.htm">News release dated November&nbsp;14, 2024* </A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.32</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524255044/d891510dex995.htm">Certificate of CEO in respect of
interim filings for the interim period ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on November<U></U>&nbsp;12,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.33</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524255044/d891510dex996.htm">Certificate of CFO in respect of
interim filings for the interim period ended September<U></U>&nbsp;30, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on November<U></U>&nbsp;12,
2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.34</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524274265/d850747dex991.htm">News release dated December<U>
</U>&nbsp;4, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on December<U></U>&nbsp;10, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.35</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312524279446/d909733dex991.htm">News release dated December<U>
</U>&nbsp;16, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on December<U></U>&nbsp;16, 2024)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.36</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312525013490/d849277dex991.htm">Code of conduct dated January<U>
</U>&nbsp;1, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on January<U></U>&nbsp;28, 2025)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.37</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312525032079/d886714dex991.htm">Annual Information Form for the
 year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;21, 2025)</A></P></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.38</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="justify" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1127248/000119312525032079/d886714dex992.htm">Annual MD&amp;A for the year ended
 December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;21, 2025)</A></P></TD></TR>
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 annual financial statements for the years ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 and 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s annual report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> filed on
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Annual Information Form for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;21,
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Annual Information Form for the year ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;21,
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 twelve months ended December<U></U>&nbsp;31, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;21, 2025)</A></P></TD></TR>
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</U>&nbsp;21, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on February<U></U>&nbsp;21, 2025)</A></P></TD></TR>
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 Shareholders and Management Information Circular (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Registrant&#146;s report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> filed on April<U></U>&nbsp;9,
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Federal Government Loan Guarantee Agreement Finalized To Help Manage Replacement Energy Costs for Nova
Scotia Power Customers </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>This news release constitutes a &#147;designated news release&#148; for the purposes of Emera&#146;s
prospectus supplement dated November&nbsp;14, 2023, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October&nbsp;3, 2023. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>September&nbsp;24, 2024
</I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Halifax, Nova Scotia</B> &#150; The Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia, along with NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSPML), and Nova
Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), wholly owned subsidiaries of Emera Inc., have finalized an agreement for a $500M federal loan guarantee that will provide cost relief to electricity customers in Nova Scotia. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Natural Resources Canada is providing a federal loan guarantee to support a new debt issuance by the Maritime Link Financing Trust (MLFT). Proceeds will be
advanced to NSPI and will be applied in full against its current unrecovered fuel and purchased power balance (&#147;FAM balance&#148;). This assistance is being provided by the federal government to support Nova Scotia customers through more
cost-effective, long-term financing of the unrecovered cost of the replacement energy that was required during the several years of delay in the Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project in Newfoundland and Labrador. Debt issuance proceeds that exceed
the current outstanding NSPI fuel and purchased power receivable balance will be applied against future fuel and purchased power costs. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The term and
repayment mechanism of the debt to be issued under the federal loan guarantee is expected to align with the existing Maritime Link bond program, over a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">28-year</FONT> period. The transaction is intended to help
mitigate rate increases for customers in Nova Scotia and help improve one of NSPI&#146;s key credit metrics by approximately 80 bps and help stabilize its credit rating, which also has a direct benefit for customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The transactions are subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Both NSPI and NSPML will file
applications related to the federal loan guarantee on Wednesday, September&nbsp;25, 2024. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward Looking Information </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements concerning the issuance and terms
of the new federal loan guarantee and associated debt, the planned use of proceeds from and repayment of the debt issuance; the expected benefit to Nova Scotia customers; the expected impact to NSPI credit metrics; and the satisfaction of certain
conditions, including regulatory approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Undue reliance should not be placed on this forward-looking information, which applies only as of the date hereof. By its nature, forward-looking information
requires Emera and NSPI to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect Emera and NSPI management&#146;s current beliefs and are based on information currently </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">available to Emera management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that
constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be accurate, that Emera&#146;s or NSPI&#146;s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. Additional detailed
information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera&#146;s and NSPI&#146;s securities regulatory filings, including under the heading &#147;Business Risks and Risk Management&#148; in Emera&#146;s and in NSPI&#146;s
annual Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading &#147;Principal Risks and Uncertainties&#148; in the notes to Emera&#146;s and NSPI&#146;s annual and interim financial statements, which can be found on SEDAR+ at
<U>www.sedarplus.ca</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Nova Scotia Power </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NSPI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(TSX-EMA),</FONT> a diversified energy and services company. Nova Scotia Power
provides 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 553,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across Nova Scotia. The company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service
and reliability, reduce emissions and add renewable energy. Nova Scotia Power has over 2000 employees and $4.5&nbsp;billion in operating assets. Learn more at <U>www.nspower.ca</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Emera </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American
provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe, reliable energy to approximately
2.5&nbsp;million customers in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Our team of 7,300 employees is committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a cleaner energy future for all. Emera&#146;s common and preferred shares are
listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional information can be accessed at <U>www.emera.com</U> or <U>www.sedarplus.ca</U>.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investor Relations </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">David Bezanson </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vice President Investor Relations&nbsp;&amp; Pensions, Emera Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">902-474-2126</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>dave.bezanson@emera.com</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Media </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dina Bartolacci Seely </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>media@emera.com</U> </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 99.31 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>Karen Sheriff to Succeed Jackie Sheppard as next chair of Emera Inc. Board of Directors Effective February&nbsp;21, 2025 </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>This news release constitutes a &#147;designated news release&#148; for the purposes of Emera&#146;s prospectus supplement dated
November&nbsp;14, 2023, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October&nbsp;3, 2023. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>November&nbsp;14, 2024 </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Halifax, Nova Scotia</B> &#150; The Board of Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) today announced plans for the transition of the Chair of its Board of Directors. Jackie
Sheppard will be stepping down as the Chair of the Board after more than 10 years of dedicated service and Karen Sheriff, current Board Director, will be appointed Chair of the Board, effective February&nbsp;21, 2025. Ms.&nbsp;Sheppard, who was
appointed Chair in May 2014, will continue to serve as a Director through 2025. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board expressed appreciation to Ms.&nbsp;Sheppard for her significant
contribution to Emera over the past decade and thanked her for her efforts in ensuring a timely and effective transition to the new Chair. During her tenure, Ms.&nbsp;Sheppard provided strong leadership through a period of significant expansion for
Emera, including the acquisition of TECO in 2016, a transaction that doubled the size of the company and the successful completion of the Maritime Link project, an electrical transmission route that delivers hydroelectricity to Nova Scotia from
Muskrat Falls in Newfoundland and Labrador, providing approximately 20&nbsp;per cent of the province&#146;s energy needs and a key element of its clean energy transition. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Jackie Sheppard has been instrumental in driving Emera&#146;s growth and evolution into a North American energy leader. In her tenure as Chair, she has
repeatedly demonstrated an unwavering focus and commitment, and leaves a legacy of excellence in Board governance,&#148; said Scott Balfour, President and Chief Executive Officer. &#147;I would also like to welcome Karen Sheriff as Emera&#146;s new
Board Chair. She is an experienced and well-respected Director and business leader, and I am confident she will excel in this important leadership role and guide us through the next phase of Emera&#146;s growth.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ms.&nbsp;Sheriff joined the Emera Board of Directors in February 2021 and since that time has served as a member of the Management Resources and Compensation
Committee, the Risk and Sustainability Committee as well as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. She has extensive leadership experience in publicly traded and private companies, as well as in regulated environments, in both
Canada and the U.S. She is the former President and CEO of Q9 Networks Inc., a Canadian data centre company. Previously, from 2008 to 2014, she served as President and CEO of Bell Aliant, Inc, following 13 years of senior executive roles within the
telecommunications industry. She also spent more than 10 years at United Airlines. She is an experienced Corporate Director with a demonstrated commitment to strong corporate governance. Karen has been Director on the Boards of BCE and Bell Canada
since 2017. She is also a past Director of WestJet Airlines and CPP Investments. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, without limitation, statements concerning:
announced changes to the leadership of Emera&#146;s board of directors; and Emera&#146;s current expectations regarding its future performance, growth and clean energy transition. Undue reliance should not be placed on this forward-looking
information, which applies only as of the date hereof. By its nature, forward-looking information requires Emera to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect Emera management&#146;s current beliefs
and are based on information currently available to Emera management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be accurate, that Emera&#146;s assumptions
may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking information. Additional detailed information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera&#146;s securities regulatory filings,
including under the heading &#147;Business Risks and Risk Management&#148; in Emera&#146;s annual Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading &#147;Principal Risks and Uncertainties&#148; in the notes to Emera&#146;s annual and
interim financial statements, which can be found on SEDAR+ at <U>www.sedarplus.ca</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Emera </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in regulated electric and
natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe, reliable energy to approximately 2.5&nbsp;million customers in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Our team of 7,300 employees is
committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a cleaner energy future for all. Emera&#146;s common and preferred shares are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional information can be accessed at
<U>www.emera.com</U> or <U>www.sedarplus.ca</U>.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Investor Relations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">David Bezanson </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Vice President Investor Relations&nbsp;&amp;
Pensions, Emera Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">902-474-2126</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>dave.bezanson@emera.com</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Media </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dina Bartolacci Seely </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>media@emera.com</U> </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I>This news release constitutes a &#147;designated news release&#148; for the purposes of Emera&#146;s prospectus supplement dated
November&nbsp;14, 2023 (as amended on November&nbsp;18, 2024 by amendment no. 1 thereto), to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October&nbsp;3, 2023 (as amended on November&nbsp;13, 2024 by amendment no. 1 thereto). </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>March</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;19, 2025, Halifax, NS &#150; </B>Today,<B> </B>Emera (TSX:EMA) announced an upcoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) transition.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Greg Blunden, Emera&#146;s Chief Financial Officer since 2016, will take on a new role of Executive Vice President, Finance, Emera USA, assuming
responsibility for Finance for Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas, Emera&#146;s largest and fastest-growing utilities. With a strong economy and growing population, the demand in Florida for electricity and gas services continues to grow and is where
approximately 80&nbsp;per cent of Emera&#146;s $20&nbsp;billion capital plan will be invested over the next five years. In this important role, Greg&#146;s strong financial leadership and deep business and sector knowledge will be an asset in
supporting the ongoing operations and continuing growth of the company&#146;s Florida utilities, and for Emera overall. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The company will begin the
process of recruiting a new CFO immediately and has retained an Executive Search firm to assist. Until a new CFO is in place, Greg will remain as Emera&#146;s CFO and will be integral in the successful integration of his successor. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;This change will expand Emera&#146;s already strong Executive bench, better support our largest and fastest growing market, and reinforce our focus on
disciplined financial management,&#148; says Scott Balfour, President&nbsp;&amp; CEO, Emera Inc. &#147;I want to thank Greg for all he has done for Emera to date and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role leading Finance for our
U.S. operations.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward Looking Information </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, without limitation, statements concerning
Emera&#146;s: planned CFO transition and its anticipated positive impact on Emera; expectations of an ongoing strong economy and growing population in Florida; belief that the demand in Florida for electricity and gas services will continue to grow;
plans for approximately 80&nbsp;per cent of Emera&#146;s $20&nbsp;billion capital plan to be invested in Florida over the next five years; and expectations regarding the continued growth of Emera and its Florida utilities. Undue reliance should not
be placed on this forward-looking information, which applies only as of the date hereof. By its nature, forward-looking information requires Emera to make assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements reflect Emera
management&#146;s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to Emera management. There is a risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions and projections that constitute forward-looking information will not prove to be </P>
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from such forward-looking information. Additional detailed information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is included in Emera&#146;s securities regulatory filings, including under the heading &#147; Enterprise Risk and Risk
Management&#148; in Emera&#146;s annual Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis, and under the heading &#147;Principal Financial Risks and Uncertainties&#148; in the notes to Emera&#146;s annual and interim financial statements, which can be found
on SEDAR+ <U>at www.sedarplus.ca</U>.<B> </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Emera </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emera (TSX: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with investments in regulated electric and
natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets. The Emera family of companies delivers safe, reliable energy to approximately 2.6&nbsp;million customers in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Our team of 7,600 employees is
committed to our purpose of energizing modern life and delivering a cleaner energy future for all. Emera&#146;s common and preferred shares are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Additional information can be accessed at
<U>www.emera.com</U> or <U>www.sedarplus.ca</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Emera Inc. </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm </B></P>
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