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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-16-581092
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160506
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160506
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160506

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STANTEC INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001131383
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES [8711]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32562
		FILM NUMBER:		161626106

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10160 112TH STREET
		STREET 2:		EDMONTON ALBERTA T5K 2L6 CANADA
		CITY:			EDMONTON
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		780-917-7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10160 112 ST
		CITY:			EDMONTON, ALBERTA
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			00000
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>10160 &#150; 112 Street </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Edmonton, Alberta </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Canada
T5K 2L6 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of Principal Executive Offices) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT
STYLE="FONT-FAMILY:WINGDINGS">&#168;</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><I></I><B></B><I>Combined company creates a worldwide leader in water and infrastructure markets </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I></I><B>EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; DENVER, CO </B><I></I>(May 6, 2016) <I></I><B>TSX, NYSE:STN </B><I> </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>(All $ figures referenced herein are to Canadian dollars, unless noted otherwise) </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Stantec Inc. (&#147;Stantec&#148; or &#147;the Company&#148;) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Broomfield, Colorado-based MWH
Global, Inc. (&#147;MWH&#148;), a 6,800-person engineering, consulting and construction management firm focused on water and natural resources for built infrastructure and the environment (the &#147;Acquisition&#148;). With award-winning project
work and 187 offices distributed across 26 countries, the Acquisition expands Stantec&#146;s position as a global leader in water resources infrastructure while gaining presence in key geographies, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New
Zealand, South and Central America, Europe and the Middle East. The Acquisition closed pursuant to the agreement announced by both firms on March&nbsp;29, 2016. The MWH shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Acquisition. 97% of the issued
and outstanding MWH shares were voted, and the vote was 99.7% in favor of approving the Acquisition. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;The closing of the Acquisition marks an
important step in the Company&#146;s continued journey to be a top global design firm,&#148; said Bob Gomes, Stantec president and chief executive officer. &#147;MWH brings new geographic presence, acclaimed industry reputation, and most
importantly, shared values in their dedication to communities.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>With Recognized Projects and History </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">With nearly 200 years of recognized industry history, MWH has supported some of the world&#146;s most technically significant water and natural resource
infrastructure projects, including: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Serving as the construction manager for the Austin Water Treatment Plant No.&nbsp;4 in Texas, United States which effectively treats 50&nbsp;million gallons (over 189&nbsp;million litres) of water daily from nearby
water sources. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;By combining the talents and expertise of our employees, we have forged an even stronger team to address our
clients&#146; most challenging issues in water and infrastructure,&#148; said Alan Krause, MWH chairman and CEO. &#147;Inspired by our shared values and guided by our united purpose, we are now <I>Building a Better World</I> and <I>Designing with
Community in Mind</I> for an exciting new world of opportunities. Working together in this way, we can be more and do more for all of our employees, clients and communities.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>New Opportunities </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Along with its global network of
staff, MWH brings capabilities that are new to Stantec, including its Engineering and Technical Services group, which provide water-related design services to key hydro-power, oil and gas, mining, and industrial clients. MWH further contributes
construction management, program management, and management consulting business services related to water infrastructure. Within the construction field, MWH has a significant range of capabilities, with the majority being construction management
at-risk performed on water-related projects in the United States and the United Kingdom. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Strategic Combination of Teams </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Executive leaders from Stantec and MWH are working together to develop an integration strategy that identifies and leverages the firms&#146; combined
strengths. In combination, Stantec will have approximately 22,000 team members distributed across more than 400 offices located around the world. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>New
Credit Facilities </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, Stantec completed the financing of $1.25 billion syndicated senior secured credit
facilities, consisting of an $800 million senior secured revolving credit facility, and a $450 million </P>

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senior secured term credit facility (together the &#147;New Credit Facilities&#148;). The Acquisition and the refinancing of existing Stantec debt was funded by a combination of: (i)&nbsp;net
proceeds of approximately $786 million drawn under the New Credit Facilities, and (ii)&nbsp;the net proceeds of approximately $580 million from the previously announced offering of 19,964,000 subscription receipts, inclusive of 2,604,000
subscription receipts issued pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters&#146; over-allotment option. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Subscription Receipts to Convert to
Common Shares </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As a result of the closing of the Acquisition, Stantec&#146;s 19,964,000 subscription receipts were, in accordance with their terms,
automatically settled on a one-for-one basis for common shares of the Company. Stantec further expects that trading in the subscription receipts on the Toronto Stock Exchange will be halted shortly following the issuance of this news release and
that the subscription receipts will be delisted as of the close of business on May&nbsp;6, 2016. Holders of the subscription receipts are not required to take any action in order to receive their common shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Certain statements contained in
this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any such statements represent the views of management only as of the date hereof and are presented for the purpose of providing the
Company&#146;s shareholders and potential investors with information regarding the Company, including management&#146;s expectations with respect to the Acquisition and management&#146;s assessment of the Company&#146;s future plans and financial
outlook. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: plans to develop a long term integration strategy for the combined company and plans to halt trading of, and delist, the subscription
receipts. These forward-looking statements reflect management&#146;s belief and assumptions based on information available at the time the information was stated and is not a guarantee of future performance. The Company does not undertake to update
or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. For additional information on our assumptions, and the risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the anticipated results, refer to the Company&#146;s short form prospectus and registration statement, each of which are filed on the Company&#146;s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
and with the SEC at <U>www.sec.gov</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Stantec </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We&#146;re active members of the communities we serve. That&#146;s why at Stantec, we always&nbsp;d<B>esign with community in mind. </B> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. Our work&#151;engineering, architecture,
interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning&#151;begins at the intersection of
community, creativity, and client relationships.&nbsp;With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the
globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at <U>www.stantec.com</U> or find us on social media. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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