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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-23-004011
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230620
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230620
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230620

FILER:

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-32562
		FILM NUMBER:		231025951

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 10220 103 AVENUE NW
		STREET 2:		EDMONTON ALBERTA T5J 0K4 CANADA
		CITY:			EDMONTON
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		780-917-7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 10220 103 AVENUE NW
		CITY:			EDMONTON, ALBERTA
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			00000
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<html><head><title></title></head><body style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><div align="center"><div style="margin-top: 3pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="font-size: 1pt; border-top: Black 2.5pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1.1pt solid; width: 100%;">&#160;</div></div><p style="font-size: 14pt;" align="center"><strong>UNITED STATES</strong><br /><strong>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>Washington, D.C. 20549</strong></p><p style="font-size: 14pt; text-transform: uppercase;" align="center"><strong>Form 6-K</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><strong>For the month of June 2023</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Commission File Number: <strong>001-32562</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>STANTEC INC.</strong></font><br />(Translation of registrant's name into English)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>300-10220 103 Avenue NW<br />Edmonton, Alberta<br />Canada T5J 0K4</strong><br />(Address of principal executive office)</p></div><p>Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.<br />Form 20-F [&#160;&#160; ] &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Form 40-F [&#160;X ]</p><!--<p>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): </p><p>Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): </p><hr style="page-break-after: always;" noshade="noshade" /><p> On June 20, 2023, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. <br /><br />(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated June 20, 2023</p><p></p>--><hr style="page-break-after: always;" noshade="noshade" /><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SIGNATURES</strong></p><p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</p><table style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt;" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td style="text-decoration: underline;" align="center" width="47%"><strong>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;STANTEC INC.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</strong></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td align="center" width="47%">(Registrant)</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td align="center" width="47%">&#160;</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td align="center" width="47%"></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">Date: June 20, 2023</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td style="text-decoration: underline;" align="center" width="47%">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;/s/ Theresa B. Y. Jang&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td align="center" width="47%">Theresa B. Y. Jang</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td align="center" width="47%">Executive Vice President and CFO</td></tr><tr valign="top"><td width="47%">&#160;</td><td width="6%">&#160;</td><td align="center" width="47%"></td></tr></table><hr style="break-after: page;" noshade="noshade" /><p>
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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"><html lang="en-US"><head><title>EdgarFiling</title><meta content="text/html; charset=windows-1252" ><meta name="GENERATOR" content="MSHTML 8.00.7601.18094" ></head><body bgcolor="#ffffff"><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>EXHIBIT 99.1</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><font style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Stantec Announces Private Offering of $250 Million Senior Unsecured Notes</strong></font></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p><p ></p>
 <p align="center"><em>(All financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars)</em><br ></p>  <p>EDMONTON, Alberta, June  20, 2023  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>TSX, NYSE:STN</strong></p>  <p align="justify">Global engineering and design firm Stantec Inc. ("Stantec") today announced that it has priced a private placement offering (the "Offering") of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.393% senior unsecured notes due June 27, 2030, (the "Notes"). The Offering is expected to close on or about June 27, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Stantec intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.</p>  <p align="justify">The Notes will be issued at par for aggregate gross proceeds of $250 million and will bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.393% per annum, payable semi-annually on the 27<sup>th</sup> of June and December of each year, commencing on December 27, 2023.</p>  <p align="justify">The notes will be direct senior unsecured obligations of Stantec and will rank pari passu with all of Stantec's existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of Stantec. The Notes have been assigned a provisional rating of BBB, with a stable trend, by DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar), and are being offered in Canada on a private placement basis in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus requirements under applicable securities legislation.</p>  <p align="justify">The Notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public under applicable securities laws in Canada and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the Notes in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#8220;U.S. Securities Act&#8221;), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act). This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, nor shall there be any offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful to do so.</p>  <p><strong><em>Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</em></strong></p>  <p align="justify"><em>This news release contains forward-looking statements which include statements about the size and terms of the proposed Offering of Notes, the timing and completion of the Offering, the expected use of the net proceeds of the Offering and any other future events or developments described herein. Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that do not refer to historical facts. </em></p>  <p align="justify"><em>By their nature, forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and factors including, without limitation: historical trends, current and future economic and financial conditions, and expected future developments. Stantec believes such assumptions and factors are reasonably accurate at the time of preparing this news release. However, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this news release. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the disclosure contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in Stantec's management discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the "MD&amp;A") and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (the "Q1 MD&amp;A"), and in Stantec's other continuous disclosure filings. The MD&amp;A and Q1 MD&amp;A are available by accessing Stantec's profile on SEDAR at </em><em>www.sedar.com</em><em>. There is a specific risk that the Offering described above may be delayed, cancelled, suspended or terminated. </em></p>  <p align="justify"><em>Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as may be required by law, Stantec undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are provided herein for the purpose of giving information about the Offering referred to above and its expected impact. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made in this news release, which are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.</em></p>  <p><strong>About Stantec</strong></p>  <p align="justify">Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always <strong>design with community in mind</strong>.</p>  <p align="justify">We care about the communities we serve&#8212;because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.</p>  <p align="justify">We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.</p>  <p align="justify">Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.</p>  <p align="justify">For further information:</p>  <p><strong>Investor Contact</strong><br >Jess Nieukerk<br >Stantec Investor Relations<br >Ph: (403) 569-5389<br >jess.nieukerk@stantec.com</p>  <p align="justify">To subscribe to Stantec&#8217;s email news alerts, please fill out the subscription form, which is available on the Contact Information page of the Investors section at Stantec.com.</p>  <p align="right"><strong>Design with community in mind</strong></p>  <p> </p><p ></p></body></html>
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