EX-99.1 2 d340195dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

OF STANTEC INC.

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 – 10:30 A.M. MOUNTAIN TIME

EDMONTON, ALBERTA

VOTING RESULTS:

In accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, the following sets out matters voted on at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stantec Inc. (“Stantec”) held on May 11, 2017. Full details of the matters for shareholder action can be viewed by accessing the Management Proxy Circular for the meeting (http://www.stantec.com or http://www.sedar.com).

The Directors of Stantec recommended that Shareholders vote FOR matters 1, 2, 3, and 4 below:

1. Election of Directors

Each of the eight nominees listed in the Management Proxy Circular was elected as a Director of Stantec.

Nominee		Votes For				% For				Votes Withheld				% Withheld
Douglas K. Ammerman			80,967,574				96.34				3,078,246				3.66
Delores M. Etter			76,846,512				91.43				7,199,308				8.57
Anthony P. Franceschini			79,498,676				94.59				4,547,144				5.41
Robert J. Gomes			83,457,562				99.32				570,258				0.68
Susan E. Hartman			74,531,774				88.68				9,514,046				11.32
Aram H. Keith			81,595,409				97.08				2,450,411				2.92
Donald J. Lowry			76,662,724				91.22				7,383,096				8.78
Marie-Lucie Morin			76,801,810				91.37				7,254,010				8.63

2. Appointment of Auditors

Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were reappointed as auditors of Stantec until the close of the next annual general shareholders’ meeting and the Directors were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors.

Votes For		% For		Votes Withheld		% Withheld
76,218,683		90.69		7,827,137		9.31

3. LTIP Reserve Amendment

Shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan to replenish and increase the maximum number of common shares of Stantec available for settling awards granted under the plan as described more particularly in the Management Information Circular delivered in connection with the meeting.

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
66,726,309		79.39		17,319,511		20.61

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4. Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

On an advisory basis the Shareholders accepted the Company’s approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Information Circular delivered in connection with the meeting.

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
72,766,623		86.58		11,279,197		13.42