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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001047469-12-009982
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SUPPL
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20121102
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20121102
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20121102

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TRANSALTA CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001144800
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		SUPPL
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		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-170465
		FILM NUMBER:		121175323

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 12TH AVE SW BOX 1900 STATION M
		STREET 2:		CALGARY ALBERTA T2P 2MI
		CITY:			CALGARY
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			T2P2M1
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2128948400

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		STREET 1:		110-12TH AVENUE SW
		CITY:			CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			T2P2M1
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been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to
buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT<BR>
(To&nbsp;short form base shelf prospectus dated November&nbsp;18, 2010)  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=5><B>TRANSALTA CORPORATION  </B></FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>The Notes (as&nbsp;hereinafter defined) will bear interest at the rate of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% per annum. Interest on the Notes is payable
on&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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on&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>We
may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time at the redemption prices described in this Prospectus Supplement (as&nbsp;hereinafter defined). We will also have the option to redeem the Notes in
whole and not in part at 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption in the event of certain changes to Canadian withholding tax laws or the
enforcement or interpretation thereof. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>We
will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase upon the occurrence of a
Change of Control Triggering Event (as&nbsp;hereinafter defined). See "Description of the Notes&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event". </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>The
Notes will be direct unsecured obligations and will rank equally and ratably with all of our other unsubordinated and unsecured indebtedness. </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(1)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>The
public offering price of the Notes will also include accrued interest, if any, from November&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2012 to the date of&nbsp;delivery. </FONT></DD></DL>
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sold and purchasers may not be able to resell securities purchased under this Prospectus Supplement.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>THE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE&nbsp;"SEC") OR ANY UNITED STATES STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR
HAS THE SEC OR ANY UNITED STATES STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT OR THE ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>This offering is made by a Canadian issuer that is permitted, under the multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted by the United&nbsp;States, to prepare this Prospectus
Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements. Prospective investors should be aware that such requirements are different from those of the
United&nbsp;States. The financial statements incorporated herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board and they are subject to Canadian auditing and auditor independence standards. As a result, such financial statements may not be comparable to financial statements of
United&nbsp;States companies.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospective investors should be aware that the acquisition of the securities described in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus may have tax consequences
both in the United&nbsp;States and Canada. Such tax consequences for investors who are resident in, or citizens of, the United&nbsp;States may not be described fully in this Prospectus Supplement
or the accompanying Prospectus. You should read the tax discussion under "Certain Income Tax Considerations".</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>The enforcement by investors of civil liabilities under United&nbsp;States federal securities laws may be affected adversely by the fact that we are incorporated and organized
under the laws of Canada, that most of our officers and directors are residents of Canada, that some or all of the underwriters or experts named in this Prospectus Supplement are residents of Canada,
and that a substantial portion of our assets and the assets of said persons are located outside the United&nbsp;States.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>The earnings coverage ratio on long term debt for the twelve month period ended September&nbsp;30, 2012 is less than one-to-one and, since the
Corporation had a loss for such period, the coverage ratio is negative. See "Earnings Coverage".</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>The
Notes will be ready for delivery in book-entry form only through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company (</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>"DTC</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and its direct and
indirect participants on or about November&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,&nbsp;2012. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement (this "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus Supplement</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), which describes the specific
terms of the senior notes we are offering (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Notes</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and also adds to and updates certain information contained in the short form base shelf
prospectus of the Corporation dated November&nbsp;18, 2010 (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and the documents incorporated by reference into this Prospectus
Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus. The second part, the accompanying Prospectus, gives more general information. </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Defined terms used in this Prospectus Supplement that
are not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the accompanying&nbsp;Prospectus.</B></FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
as set forth under "The Offering" and "Description of the Notes" in this Prospectus Supplement or under "Description of Debt Securities" in the accompanying Prospectus, and unless
the context otherwise requires, all references in this Prospectus Supplement to "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>TransAlta</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>", the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Corporation</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>", "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>we</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>", "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>us</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>our</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" mean TransAlta Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries including any consolidated partnerships of which the Corporation or any of its
subsidiaries are&nbsp;partners. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>If the description of the Notes varies between this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, you should rely on the information in this Prospectus
Supplement.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>You should rely on the information contained in or incorporated by reference into this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus and any term sheet or
other free writing prospectus for this offering that we file with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada or the SEC. We have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized anyone to provide
you with different or additional information. We are not, and the underwriters are not, making an offer to sell the Notes in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not
assume that the information appearing in this Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of this Prospectus
Supplement.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
this Prospectus Supplement, unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars.
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;dollars</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>US$</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means the lawful currency of the United&nbsp;States. Unless otherwise
indicated, all financial information included and incorporated by reference in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus is determined using IFRS. Therefore, our consolidated
financial statements incorporated by reference in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, copies of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov, may not be comparable to financial statements of U.S.&nbsp;companies prepared in accordance with U.S.&nbsp;generally accepted accounting principles. </FONT></P>

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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bi41301_special_note_regarding_forward-looking_statements"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#da41301_transalta_corporation"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>TRANSALTA CORPORATION</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3 ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-top:12pt;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B> Prospectus</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_about_this_prospectus"><FONT SIZE=2>1</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_documents_incorporated_by_reference"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_documents_incorporated_by_reference"><FONT SIZE=2>2</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_certain_available_information"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CERTAIN AVAILABLE INFORMATION</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_certain_available_information"><FONT SIZE=2>3</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_special_note_regarding_forward-looking_statements"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_special_note_regarding_forward-looking_statements"><FONT SIZE=2>4</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_transalta_corporation"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>TRANSALTA CORPORATION</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#bg41302_use_of_proceeds"><FONT SIZE=2>5</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#de41302_changes_in_consolidated_capitalization"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#de41302_description_of_subscription_receipts"><FONT SIZE=2>10</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_certain_income_tax_considerations"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_certain_income_tax_considerations"><FONT SIZE=2>23</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_plan_of_distribution"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_plan_of_distribution"><FONT SIZE=2>23</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_risk_factors"><FONT SIZE=2>24</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_legal_matters"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>LEGAL MATTERS</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_legal_matters"><FONT SIZE=2>24</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_experts"><FONT SIZE=2>24</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_interest_of_experts"><FONT SIZE=2>24</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_documents_filed_as_par__dg402215"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_documents_filed_as_par__dg402215"><FONT SIZE=2>24</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_enforcement_of_civil_liabilities"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL LIABILITIES</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#dg41302_enforcement_of_civil_liabilities"><FONT SIZE=2>25</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#ea41302_consent_of_ernst___young_llp"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CONSENT OF ERNST&nbsp;&amp; YOUNG&nbsp;LLP</FONT></A></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><A HREF="#ea41302_consent_of_ernst___young_llp"><FONT SIZE=2>26</FONT></A></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth certain rates of exchange for the Canadian dollar based on the noon buying rate as provided by the Bank
of Canada (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>noon buying rate</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). These rates are set forth as U.S.&nbsp;dollars per $1.00 and are the inverse of rates quoted by the Bank of
Canada for Canadian dollars per US$1.00. On November&nbsp;1, 2012, the inverse of the noon buying rate was US$1.0027 equals&nbsp;$1.00. </FONT></P>
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<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Nine Months Ended<BR>
September&nbsp;30, </B></FONT></TH>
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<TH COLSPAN=8 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Year Ended<BR>
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<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>2012 </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>2011 </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>2010 </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>2009 </B></FONT></TH>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>High for period</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.0299</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.0583</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.0054</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9716</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Low for period</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9599</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9430</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9278</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.7692</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.0166</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9833</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.0054</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9555</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9977</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.0110</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.9709</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>0.8757</FONT></TD>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(1)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>The
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus contain both historical and forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section&nbsp;27A of the United&nbsp;States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;Securities Act</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), and Section&nbsp;21E of
the United&nbsp;States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). All forward-looking statements are based
on TransAlta's beliefs as well as assumptions based on information available at the time the assumption was made and on management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions
and expected further developments as well as other factors deemed appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not facts, but only predictions and generally can be identified by
the use of statements that include phrases such as "may", "will", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "foresee", "potential", "enable", "continue" or other comparable terminology.
These statements are not guarantees of TransAlta's future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause TransAlta's actual performance to be
materially different from those projected. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With
respect to forward-looking statements contained in this Prospectus Supplement, we have made assumptions regarding, among other things: our ability to close this offering on a timely
basis and on the terms expected; fulfillment by the underwriters of their obligations pursuant to the underwriting agreement; and that no event will occur which would allow the underwriters to
terminate their obligations under the underwriting agreement. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
particular, this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus contain forward-looking statements pertaining to the following: the anticipated closing of the offering of the
Notes and the use of the proceeds of the offering; expectations relating to the timing of the completion and commissioning of projects under development, including uprates and major projects, and
their attendant costs; our estimated spend on growth and sustaining capital and productivity projects; expectations in terms of the cost of operations, capital spend, and maintenance, and the
variability of those costs; the impact of certain hedges on future reported earnings and cash flows; expectations related to future earnings and cash flow from operating and contracting activities;
estimates of fuel supply and demand conditions and the costs of procuring fuel; our estimated spend on growth and sustaining capital projects; expectations for demand for electricity in both the
short-term and long-term, and the resulting impact on electricity prices; expectations in respect of generation availability and production; expectations in terms of the cost
of operations and maintenance, and the variability of those costs; expected financing of our capital expenditures; expected governmental regulatory regimes and legislation and their expected impact on
us, as well as the cost of complying with resulting regulations and laws; our trading strategy and the risk involved in these strategies; estimates of future tax rates, future tax expense, and the
adequacy of tax provisions; accounting estimates; </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>expectations
for the outcome of existing or potential legal and contractual claims; expectations for the ability to access capital markets at reasonable terms; the impact of certain hedges on future
reported earnings; the estimated impact of changes in interest rates and the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S.&nbsp;dollar; the monitoring of our exposure to liquidity risk. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Factors
that may adversely impact the Corporation's forward-looking statements include risks relating to: fluctuations in market prices and availability of fuel supplies required to
generate electricity and in the price of electricity; the regulatory and political environments in the jurisdictions in which the Corporation operates; environmental requirements and changes in, or
liabilities under, these requirements; changes in general economic conditions including interest rates; operational risks involving our facilities, including unplanned outages at such facilities;
disruptions in the transmission and distribution of electricity; effects of weather; disruptions in the source of fuels, water, or wind required to operate the Corporation's facilities; natural
disasters; the threat of terrorism and cyber-attacks; equipment failure; energy trading risks; industry risk and competition; fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and foreign political
risks; need for additional financing; structural subordination of securities; counterparty credit risk; insurance coverage; the Corporation's provision for income taxes; legal and contractual
proceedings involving the Corporation; reliance on key personnel; labour relations matters; and development projects and acquisitions. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Readers
are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date hereof and the Corporation does not undertake to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events might occur to a different extent or
at a different time than the Corporation has described or might not occur. The Corporation cannot assure you that projected results or events will be achieved. The foregoing risk factors, among
others, including risks relating to the nature of the Notes, are described in further detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in this
Prospectus Supplement and in the accompanying Prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference into this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, including the Annual MD&amp;A and
the Annual Information Form (each as hereinafter defined). </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Various documents are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference into the accompanying Prospectus and reference should be
made to the accompanying Prospectus for full details. See "Documents Incorporated by Reference" in the accompanying Prospectus. As of the date of this Prospectus Supplement, the following documents
filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in each of the provinces of Canada and with the SEC are specifically incorporated by reference into and form an integral part of this
Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>consolidated
audited financial statements as at December&nbsp;31, 2011 and 2010, which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at
December&nbsp;31, 2011 and 2010 and January&nbsp;1, 2010 and the consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended December&nbsp;31,
2011 and 2010, the notes thereto, the auditors' report thereon and the auditors' report on our internal control over financial reporting (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;13.3 to&nbsp;our
annual report on Form&nbsp;40-F filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;2, 2012, File No.&nbsp;001-15214, as&nbsp;amended);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>management's
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations as at and for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2011
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Annual MD&amp;A</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;13.2 to&nbsp;our annual report on Form&nbsp;40-F filed with the SEC on
March&nbsp;2, 2012, File No.&nbsp;001-15214, as&nbsp;amended); </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>annual
information form dated March&nbsp;1, 2012 (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Annual Information Form</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") for the year ended
December&nbsp;31, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;13.1 to&nbsp;our annual report on Form&nbsp;40-F filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;2, 2012, File
No.&nbsp;001-15214, as&nbsp;amended);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>consolidated
comparative interim unaudited financial statements as at and for the three- and nine-month periods ended September&nbsp;30, 2012 and 2011 and
the notes thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;13.1 to&nbsp;our report on Form&nbsp;6-K filed with the SEC on October&nbsp;30, 2012, File
No.&nbsp;001-15214);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(e)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>management's
interim discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations as at and for the three- and nine-month periods ended
September&nbsp;30, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;13.2 to&nbsp;our report on Form&nbsp;6-K filed with the SEC on October&nbsp;30, 2012, File
No.&nbsp;001-15214);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(f)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>management
proxy circular dated March&nbsp;9, 2012 prepared in connection with our annual and special meeting of shareholders held on April&nbsp;26,
2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 to&nbsp;our report on Form&nbsp;6-K filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;9, 2012, File
No.&nbsp;001-15214);&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(g)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
material change report dated July&nbsp;26, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 to&nbsp;our report on Form&nbsp;6-K
filed with the SEC on July&nbsp;26, 2012, File No.&nbsp;001-15214). </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
documents of the type required to be incorporated by reference in a short form prospectus pursuant to National
Instrument&nbsp;44-101&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Short Form Prospectus Distributions ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>NI&nbsp;44-101</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") of the
Canadian Securities Administrators, including any documents of the type referred to above or under "Documents Incorporated by Reference" in the accompanying Prospectus, material change reports
(excluding confidential material change reports) and business acquisition reports we subsequently file with any securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada after the date of this
Prospectus Supplement and prior to the termination of any offering of the Notes under this Prospectus Supplement shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus Supplement and the
accompanying Prospectus. These documents are available through the internet on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>SEDAR</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"),
which can be accessed at www.sedar.com. In addition, any similar documents we file on Form&nbsp;6-K or Form&nbsp;40-F with the SEC after the date of this Prospectus
Supplement shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus and the registration statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 of which this
Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus form&nbsp;a part, if and to the extent expressly provided in such report. Our
reports on Form&nbsp;6-K, and our annual reports on Form&nbsp;40-F, are available on the SEC's website at&nbsp;www.sec.gov. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Any statement contained in this Prospectus Supplement or the accompanying Prospectus, or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein or therein, shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for the purposes of this Prospectus Supplement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed
document that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. The modifying or superseding statement need not state that it has modified or
superseded a prior statement or include any other information set forth in the document that it modifies or supersedes. The making of a modifying or superseding statement is not to be deemed an
admission for any purposes that the modified or superseded statement, when made, constituted a misrepresentation, an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact that is
required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances in which it was made. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as
so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Prospectus Supplement</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copies
of the documents incorporated herein by reference (other than exhibits to such documents, unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in such documents) may be
obtained on request without charge from the Vice-President and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation at Box&nbsp;1900, Station "M", 110-12th&nbsp;Avenue S.W., Calgary,
Alberta, Canada T2P&nbsp;2M1, Telephone (403)&nbsp;267-7110. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have filed with the SEC under the U.S.&nbsp;Securities Act a registration statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 relating to
the Notes and of which this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus form&nbsp;a part. This Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus do not contain all of the information
set forth in such registration statement, certain items of which are contained in the exhibits to such registration statement as permitted or required by the rules and regulations of the SEC. See
"Documents Filed as Part of the Registration Statement" in the accompanying Prospectus. Statements made in this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus as to the contents of any
contract, agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and in each instance, reference is made to the exhibit, if applicable, for a more complete description of the relevant
matter, each such statement being qualified in its entirety by such reference. Items of information omitted from this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus but contained in the
registration statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 may be inspected
and copied at the public reference facilities maintained at the offices of the SEC described below and are also available on the SEC's website at&nbsp;www.sec.gov. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
are subject to the information requirements of the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act, and, in accordance therewith, file reports and other information with the SEC. Under the
multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted in the United&nbsp;States and Canada, such reports and other information, subject to certain exceptions, may be prepared in accordance with the
disclosure requirements of Canada, which requirements are different from those of the United&nbsp;States. We are exempt from the rules under the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing
and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section&nbsp;16 of the
U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act. Under the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act, we are not required to publish financial statements as promptly as United&nbsp;States companies. Such reports and other information may
be inspected without charge, and copied upon payment of prescribed fees, at the public reference facility maintained by the SEC at 100&nbsp;F Street, N.E., Washington,&nbsp;D.C. 20549 and are also
available on the SEC's website at&nbsp;www.sec.gov. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>The following is a brief summary of some of the terms of this offering. For a more complete description of the
terms of the Notes, see "Description of the Notes" in this Prospectus Supplement and "Description of Debt Securities" in the accompanying Prospectus. In this section, "we", "us" and "our" refer only
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> TransAlta Corporation.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Notes Offered</B></FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> US$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;million aggregate principal amount of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% senior notes due 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> The Notes will bear interest at the rate of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% per annum from November&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2012 or from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of
each year, commencing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2013.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Maturity Date</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Ranking</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> The Notes will be our direct unsecured obligations and will rank equally and ratably with all of our other unsubordinated and unsecured indebtedness. The Notes will be effectively subordinate to all
indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries, except to the extent that we are a creditor of such subsidiaries ranking at least </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>pari&nbsp;passu</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> with such other creditors. As at
September&nbsp;30, 2012, our subsidiaries had approximately $545&nbsp;million of total debt outstanding (excluding intercompany indebtedness).</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Use of Proceeds</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> We expect that the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately US$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;million after deducting underwriting
commissions and estimated expenses of this offering. All of the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used to repay borrowings under existing credit facilities and for general corporate purposes.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> As described in "Use of Proceeds", the net proceeds from this offering will be used to repay borrowings under existing credit facilities and for general corporate purposes. Because more than 5% of the
proceeds from this offering, not including underwriting compensation, may be received by certain affiliates of the underwriters in this offering, this offering is being conducted pursuant to Rule&nbsp;5121 of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority,&nbsp;Inc. ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>FINRA</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). Pursuant to that rule, the appointment of a qualified independent underwriter is not necessary in connection with this offering because the conditions of Rule&nbsp;5121(a)
(1)(C) of FINRA are satisfied.</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> Prior to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(the&nbsp;date that
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price described in this Prospectus Supplement. On or after&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(the&nbsp;date that is&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;months prior to the maturity date of
the Notes), we may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> We may also redeem all of the Notes in whole, but not in part, at the redemption price described in this Prospectus Supplement at any time in the event certain changes affecting Canadian withholding
taxes occur. See "Description of the Notes&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Tax Redemption".</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Change of Control</B></FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> We will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase upon the occurrence
of a Change of Control Triggering Event. See "Description of the Notes&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event".</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> The indenture pursuant to which the Notes will be issued contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit:</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p align=left style="font-family:times;margin-top:12pt;margin-left:20pt;text-indent:-20pt;"><FONT SIZE=2>  </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>our and our subsidiaries' ability to
create liens;</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p align=left style="font-family:times;margin-top:12pt;margin-left:20pt;text-indent:-20pt;"><FONT SIZE=2>  </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>our ability to enter into sale and
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p align=left style="font-family:times;margin-top:12pt;margin-left:20pt;text-indent:-20pt;"><FONT SIZE=2>  </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>our ability to merge, amalgamate or
consolidate with, or sell all or substantially all of our assets to, any other person.</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> See "Description of Debt Securities&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Covenants" in the accompanying Prospectus. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications that are described under the
caption "Description of Debt Securities&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Covenants" in the accompanying Prospectus.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2><B>Additional Amounts</B></FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> Any payments we make with respect to the Notes will be made without withholding or deduction for Canadian taxes unless required to be withheld or deducted by law or by the interpretation or
administration thereof. Subject to the exceptions and limitations set forth in the accompanying Prospectus, if we are required to withhold or deduct for Canadian taxes with respect to a payment to the holders of Notes, we will pay to any holder of
Notes that is a non-resident of Canada under the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Income Tax&nbsp;Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (Canada) (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Tax&nbsp;Act</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), such additional amounts as may be necessary so that
every net payment on the Notes after such withholding or deduction will not be less than the amount provided in the Notes to be then due and payable. See "Description of Debt Securities&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Payment of Additional Amounts" in the
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2> The Notes will be represented by one or more fully registered global notes deposited in book-entry form with, or on behalf of, DTC, and registered in the name of its nominee. See "Description of the
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><BR><FONT SIZE=2> Investing in the Notes involves risks. See "Risk Factors" in this Prospectus Supplement beginning on page&nbsp;S-5 and&nbsp;under the heading "Risk Factors" beginning on page&nbsp;24 of the
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TransAlta is a corporation amalgamated under the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Canada Business Corporations Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. The
registered office and principal place of business of TransAlta are located at 110-12<SUP>th</SUP>&nbsp;Avenue&nbsp;S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R&nbsp;0G7. For further information on the
intercorporate relationships among TransAlta and its subsidiaries, please see "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Corporate Structure"</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> in the Annual Information&nbsp;Form. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TransAlta
and its predecessors have been engaged in the production and sale of electric energy since 1909. The Corporation is among Canada's largest non-regulated electric
generation and energy marketing companies with an aggregate net ownership interest of approximately 8,422&nbsp;megawatts ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>MW</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") of generating capacity
operating in facilities having approximately 10,294&nbsp;MW of aggregate generating capacity<SUP>(1)</SUP>. In addition, the Corporation has facilities under construction with a net and aggregate
ownership interest of 83&nbsp;MW of generating capacity, as well as 560&nbsp;MW of generating capacity
in facilities under restoration for total net ownership of approximately 9,065&nbsp;MW of generating capacity in facilities that have or will have aggregate generating capacity of approximately
10,937&nbsp;MW. The Corporation is focused on generating electricity in Canada, the United&nbsp;States and Australia through its diversified portfolio of facilities fuelled by coal, natural gas,
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(1)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>TransAlta
measures capacity as the net maximum capacity that a unit can sustain over a period of time, which is consistent with industry standards. All
capacity amounts are as of the date of this Prospectus Supplement and represent capacity owned and operated by the Corporation unless otherwise indicated. </FONT></DD></DL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In Canada, excluding assets under development and restoration, the Corporation holds a net ownership interest of approximately 6,018&nbsp;MW of
electrical generating capacity in thermal, natural gas-fired, wind-powered and hydroelectric facilities, including 4,754&nbsp;MW in Western Canada, 1,040&nbsp;MW in
Ontario, 99&nbsp;MW in Qu&eacute;bec and 125&nbsp;MW in New&nbsp;Brunswick. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
the United&nbsp;States, the Corporation's principal facilities include a 1,340&nbsp;MW thermal facility and a 248&nbsp;MW natural gas-fired facility, both located in
Centralia, Washington, which supply electricity to the Pacific Northwest. The Corporation also holds a 50&nbsp;percent interest in CE&nbsp;Generation,&nbsp;LLC
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>CE&nbsp;Generation</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), through which it has an aggregate net ownership interest of approximately 385&nbsp;MW of generating capacity in geothermal
facilities in California and natural gas-fired facilities in Texas, Arizona and New&nbsp;York. In addition, the Corporation has 6&nbsp;MW of electrical generating capacity through
hydroelectric facilities located in Washington and&nbsp;Hawaii. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
Australia, the Corporation has 425&nbsp;MW of net electrical generating capacity from natural gas-fired generation facilities that are located at customer
mine&nbsp;sites. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation regularly reviews its operations in order to optimize its generating assets and evaluates appropriate growth opportunities. The Corporation has in the past and may in the
future make changes and additions to its fleet of coal, natural gas, hydro, wind and geothermal facilities. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation is organized into three business segments, Generation, Energy Trading and Corporate. The Generation group is responsible for constructing, operating and maintaining our
electricity
generation facilities. The Energy Trading group is responsible for the wholesale trading of electricity and other energy-related commodities and derivatives. It is also responsible for the management
of available generating capacity as well as the fuel and transmission needs of the Generation business. Both segments are supported by a Corporate group that provides finance, tax, treasury, legal,
regulatory, environmental, health and safety, sustainable development, corporate communications, government and investor relations, procurement, information technology, risk management, human
resources, internal audit, and other administrative services, including compliance and governance services. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  RECENT DEVELOPMENTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On October&nbsp;26, 2012, TransAlta and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company announced the creation of a new strategic partnership,
which builds on an existing successful relationship between the two </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>companies
and is designed to develop, build and operate new natural-gas fired electricity generation projects in Canada. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On
October&nbsp;30, 2012, TransAlta announced that, over the next six months, it is realigning the talent of the Company, which will result in the net reduction of approximately
165&nbsp;positions, the majority of which will be from the Calgary office. The Company expects the realignment to generate approximately $25 to $30&nbsp;million annual cost savings by the end of
2013 and the Company expects to incur a one-time after-tax charge in the 2012 fourth quarter of $10 to $15&nbsp;million related to the realignment. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  RISK FACTORS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An investment in the Notes is subject to a number of risks. In addition to the other information contained in and incorporated by
reference into this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus, you should consider carefully the risk factors set forth below and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the accompanying
Prospectus, "Risk Factors" and "Risk Management" in the Annual MD&amp;A and "Risk Factors" in the Annual Information&nbsp;Form. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> There is no public market for the Notes.  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Notes are a new issue of securities for which there is currently no public market. We do not intend to apply for listing of the
Notes on any securities exchange. If the Notes are traded after their initial issue, they may trade at a discount from their initial offering prices, depending on prevailing interest rates, the market
for similar securities and other factors, including general economic conditions and our financial condition. We cannot assure you as to the liquidity of the trading market for the Notes or that a
trading market for the Notes will&nbsp;develop. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Changes in interest rates may cause the market value of the Notes to decline.  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prevailing interest rates will affect the market price or value of the Notes. The market price or value of the Notes may decline as
prevailing interest rates for comparable debt instruments rise, and increase as prevailing interest rates for comparable debt securities decline. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Corporation.  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Notes will be our direct unsecured obligations, ranking equally and </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>pari&nbsp;passu</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, except as to sinking fund or analogous provisions,
 with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Notes will be
effectively subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries and will be effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the
value of the assets securing such secured indebtedness. If we are involved in any bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation or reorganization, the holders of indebtedness and liabilities of our
subsidiaries would be paid before the holders of Notes receive any amounts due under the Notes and the holders of our secured indebtedness would be paid before the holders of Notes receive any amounts
due under the Notes, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such secured indebtedness. In that event, a holder of Notes may not be able to recover any principal or interest due under
the&nbsp;Notes. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> We may not be able to fulfill our repurchase obligations with respect to the Notes upon a change of&nbsp;control.  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If we experience a Change of Control Triggering Event, we will be required to make an offer to repurchase all outstanding Notes at a
repurchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable repurchase date. Failure to repurchase, or to make an offer
to repurchase, the Notes would constitute a default under the indenture governing the Notes, which would also constitute a default under certain instruments governing our existing indebtedness. See
"Description of the Notes&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event". </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
a Change of Control Triggering Event were to occur, we cannot assure you that we would have sufficient funds to repay any Notes that we would be required to offer to repurchase, or to
satisfy any other obligations that would become immediately due and payable under the other instruments governing our indebtedness, as a result of such Change of Control Triggering Event. In order to
satisfy our obligations, we may attempt to refinance our indebtedness or obtain consents from our other lenders or from the holders of the Notes. We cannot assure you that we would be able to
refinance our indebtedness or obtain such consents on satisfactory terms or at&nbsp;all. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We expect that the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately US$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;million
after deducting underwriting
commissions and estimated expenses of this offering. All of the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used to repay borrowings under existing credit facilities and for general corporate
purposes. Certain affiliates of the underwriters are lenders under our existing credit facilities and, as a consequence, may receive a portion of the proceeds from this offering. See
"Underwriting&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Conflicts of&nbsp;Interest". </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other than the effect of the Notes offered under this Prospectus Supplement and changes in foreign currency exchange rates on
U.S.&nbsp;dollar denominated loans, there have been no material changes in our consolidated capitalization during the period from September&nbsp;30, 2012 through the date of this Prospectus
Supplement. The proceeds of this offering will be initially used to repay amounts owing under existing credit facilities which are considered long-term debt. As a result, this offering
will not result in an increase in our long-term debt except to the extent of discounts, commissions and other expenses of the&nbsp;offering. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DESCRIPTION OF THE NOTES    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following description of the terms of the Notes supplements, and to the extent inconsistent therewith replaces, the description set
forth under the heading "Description of Debt Securities" in the accompanying Prospectus and should be read in conjunction with such description. In this section, "Corporation" refers only to TransAlta
Corporation and not to any of its subsidiaries, unless otherwise stated. All capitalized terms used under this heading "Description of the Notes" that are not defined herein have the meanings ascribed
thereto in the accompanying&nbsp;Prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> General  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Notes will be direct unsecured obligations of the Corporation and will rank equally and ratably with all other unsubordinated and
unsecured indebtedness of the Corporation. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment
of the principal, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes will be made in U.S.&nbsp;dollars. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
provisions of the Indenture relating to the payment of additional amounts in respect of Canadian withholding taxes in certain circumstances (described under the heading "Description
of Debt Securities&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Payment of Additional Amounts" in the accompanying Prospectus) and the provisions of the Indenture relating to the redemption of Notes in the
event of specified changes in Canadian withholding tax laws or the enforcement or interpretation thereof on or after the date of this
Prospectus Supplement (described under the heading "Description of the Notes&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Tax Redemption") will apply to the&nbsp;Notes. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Notes will be effectively subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities of the Corporation's subsidiaries, except to the extent the Corporation is a creditor of such
subsidiaries ranking at least </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>pari&nbsp;passu</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> with such other creditors. As at September&nbsp;30, 2012, the Corporation's subsidiaries had
approximately $545&nbsp;million of total debt outstanding (excluding intercompany indebtedness). </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Notes will initially be issued in an aggregate principal amount of US$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;million and will mature
on&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;. The Notes will bear
interest at the rate of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% per annum from November&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2012 or from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or provided for, payable
semi-annually
on&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of each year, commencing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2013, to the persons in whose names
the Notes are registered at the close of business on the
preceding&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, respectively. Interest shall be computed assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day&nbsp;months.
 </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation may from time to time, without the consent of the holders of the Notes, create and issue additional Notes after this offering. The Notes and any additional Notes
subsequently issued under the Indenture will be treated as a single class for all purposes under the Indenture (except in respect of the payment of interest accruing prior to the issue date of the
additional Notes and the first payment of interest following the issue date of the additional Notes), including, without limitation, waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to&nbsp;purchase. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Notes will be issuable in minimum denominations of US$2,000 or integral multiples of US$1,000 in excess&nbsp;thereof. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Notes will not be entitled to the benefits of any sinking fund. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Optional Redemption  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(the&nbsp;date that
is&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;months prior to the maturity date of the Notes), the
Notes will be redeemable as a whole, or in part, at the option of the Corporation at any
time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of: (i)&nbsp;100% of the principal amount of such Notes and (ii)&nbsp;the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of
principal and interest thereon (exclusive of interest accrued to the date of redemption) discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year
consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate, plus&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;basis points, plus in each case, accrued
interest thereon to the date of&nbsp;redemption. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On
or after&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(the&nbsp;date that
is&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;months prior to the maturity date of the Notes), the Notes will be redeemable as a whole, or in
part, at the option of the Corporation at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date
of&nbsp;redemption. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Comparable Treasury Issue</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means the United&nbsp;States Treasury security or securities selected by an Independent Investment Banker as
having an actual or interpolated maturity comparable to the remaining term of the Notes to be redeemed that would be utilized, at the time of selection and in accordance with customary financial
practice, in pricing new issues of corporate debt securities of a comparable maturity to the remaining term of such&nbsp;Notes. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Comparable Treasury Price</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, with respect to any redemption date, (i)&nbsp;the average of the Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations
for such redemption date, after excluding the highest and lowest such Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations, or (ii)&nbsp;if the Trustee obtains fewer than four such Reference Treasury Dealer
Quotations, the average of all such quotations. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Independent Investment Banker</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means one of the Reference Treasury Dealers appointed by the Corporation. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Reference Treasury Dealer</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means each of Citigroup Global Markets&nbsp;Inc., HSBC&nbsp;Securities (USA)&nbsp;Inc. and Merrill
Lynch, Pierce, Fenner&nbsp;&amp; Smith Incorporated, plus one other to be determined by the Corporation, or their respective affiliates which are primary U.S.&nbsp;Government securities dealers, and
their respective successors; provided, however, that if any of the foregoing or their respective affiliates shall cease to be a primary U.S.&nbsp;Government securities dealer in The City of
New&nbsp;York (a&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Primary Treasury Dealer</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), the Corporation shall substitute therefor another Primary Treasury Dealer. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, with respect to each Reference Treasury Dealer and any redemption date, the average, as
determined by the Corporation or the Independent Investment
Banker, of the bid and ask prices for the Comparable Treasury Issue (expressed in each case as a percentage of its principal amount) quoted in writing to the Corporation or the Independent Investment
Banker by such Reference Treasury Dealer at 3:30&nbsp;p.m. New&nbsp;York time on the third business day preceding such redemption&nbsp;date. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Treasury Rate</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, with respect to any redemption date, the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to
maturity or interpolated (on&nbsp;a day count basis) of the Comparable Treasury Issue, assuming a price for the Comparable Treasury Issue (expressed as a percentage of its principal amount) equal to
the Comparable Treasury Price for such redemption&nbsp;date. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notice
of any redemption will be mailed at least 30&nbsp;days but not more than 60&nbsp;days before the redemption date to each holder of Notes to be&nbsp;redeemed. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
the Corporation defaults in payment of the redemption price, on and after the redemption date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or portions thereof called
for&nbsp;redemption. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Repurchase Upon Change of Control Triggering Event  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Corporation has exercised its right to redeem the Notes as described under
"&#151;&nbsp;Optional Redemption", each holder of Notes will have the right to require the Corporation to purchase all or a portion of such holder's Notes pursuant to the offer
described below (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Change of Control Offer</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, to the date of purchase, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment&nbsp;date. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Within
30&nbsp;days following the date upon which the Change of Control Triggering Event occurred, or at the Corporation's option, prior to any Change of Control but after the public
announcement of the pending Change of Control, the Corporation will be required to send, by first class mail, a notice to each holder of Notes, with a copy to the Trustee, which notice will govern the
terms of the Change of Control Offer. Such notice will state, among other things, the purchase date, which must be no earlier than 30&nbsp;days nor later than 60&nbsp;days from the date such
notice is mailed, other than as may be required by law (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Change of Control Payment Date</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). The notice, if mailed prior to the date of
consummation of the Change of Control, will state that the Change of Control Offer is conditional on the Change of Control being consummated on or prior to the Change of Control Payment Date. Holders
of Notes electing to have Notes purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender their Notes, with the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect Purchase" on the reverse of
the Note completed, to the paying agent at the address specified in the notice, or transfer their Notes to the paying agent by book-entry transfer pursuant to the applicable
procedures of the paying agent, prior to the close of business on the third business day prior to the Change of Control Payment&nbsp;Date. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer if a third party makes such an offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements
for such an offer made by the Corporation and such third party purchases all Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under its&nbsp;offer. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
definition of Change of Control includes a phrase relating to the direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of "all or substantially all" of the assets of
the Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Although there is a limited body of case law interpreting the phrase "substantially all", there is no precise established definition of the
phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, the ability of a holder of Notes to require the Corporation to repurchase its Notes as a result of a sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less
than all of the assets of the Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole to another "person" may be uncertain. In addition, a recent Delaware </FONT></P>

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Court decision raised questions about the enforceability of provisions, which are similar to those in the Indenture, related to the triggering of a change of control as a result of a change
in the composition of a board of directors. Accordingly, the ability of a holder of Notes to require the Corporation to repurchase its Notes as a result of a change in the composition of the board of
directors of the Corporation may be&nbsp;uncertain. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Below Investment Grade Rating Event</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means the Notes are rated below an Investment Grade Rating by each of the Rating Agencies
(as&nbsp;hereinafter defined) on the 60<SUP>th</SUP>&nbsp;day following the occurrence of a Change of Control (which date shall be extended if the rating of the Notes is under publicly
announced consideration for possible downgrade by any of the Rating Agencies on such 60<SUP>th</SUP>&nbsp;day, such extension to last until the date on which the Rating Agency considering such
possible downgrade either (x)&nbsp;rates the Notes below an Investment Grade Rating or (y)&nbsp;publicly announces that it is no longer considering the Notes for possible downgrade; </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>provided</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> that no
such extension shall occur if any of the Rating Agencies rates the Notes with an Investment Grade Rating that is not subject to review
for possible downgrade on such 60th&nbsp;day). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Change of Control</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means the occurrence of any of the following: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
direct or indirect sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger, amalgamation, arrangement or consolidation), in one or
more series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the Corporation's assets and the assets of its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any person, other than to the Corporation or one
of its subsidiaries;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which is that any person (other than a
subsidiary of the Corporation) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as&nbsp;defined in Rules&nbsp;13d-3 and&nbsp;13d-5&nbsp;under the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act), directly or
indirectly, of more than 50% of the Corporation's outstanding Voting Shares or other Voting Shares into which the Corporation's Voting Shares are reclassified, consolidated, exchanged or changed,
measured by voting power rather than number of&nbsp;shares;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
Corporation consolidates with, or merges or amalgamates with or into, or enters into an arrangement with, any person, or any person consolidates with,
or merges or amalgamates with or into, the Corporation, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the Corporation's outstanding Voting Shares or the Voting Shares of such other
person are converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where the Corporation's Voting Shares outstanding immediately prior to such transaction
constitute, or are converted into or exchanged for, a majority of the Voting Shares of the surviving person or any direct or indirect parent company of the surviving person immediately after giving
effect to such transaction;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
first day on which a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Corporation cease to be Continuing Directors;&nbsp;or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(e)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of the Corporation. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed to involve a Change of Control under clause&nbsp;(b) above if (i)&nbsp;we become a direct or indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of a holding company and (ii)(A)&nbsp;the direct or indirect holders of the Voting Shares of such holding company immediately following that transaction are substantially the same as the
holders of the Corporation's Voting Shares immediately prior to that transaction or (B)&nbsp;immediately following that transaction no person (other than a holding company satisfying the
requirements of this sentence) is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Shares of such holding company. The term "person", as used in this definition, has the
meaning given thereto in Section&nbsp;13(d)(3) of the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange&nbsp;Act. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Continuing Director</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, as of any date of determination, any member of the board of directors of the
Corporation&nbsp;who: </FONT></P>

<UL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>was
a member of such board of directors on the date of the issuance of the Notes;&nbsp;or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>was
nominated for election or elected to such board of directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such board
of directors at the time of such nomination or election (either by a specific vote or by approval of the Corporation's proxy statement in which such member was named as a nominee for election as a
director, without objection to such nomination). </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Investment Grade Rating</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means a rating equal to or higher than Baa3 (or&nbsp;the equivalent) by Moody's and BBB-
(or&nbsp;the equivalent) by S&amp;P, or, in each case, if such Rating Agency ceases to make a rating of the Notes publicly available, the equivalent investment grade credit rating by the replacement
agency selected by the Corporation in accordance with the procedures described below. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Rating Agencies</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means (1)&nbsp;Moody's and S&amp;P; and (2)&nbsp;if Moody's or S&amp;P ceases to make a rating of the Notes publicly
available, a "nationally recognized statistical rating organization", within the meaning of Rule&nbsp;15c3-1(c)(2)(vi)(F) under the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act, selected by the Corporation
(as&nbsp;certified by a resolution of the Corporation's board of directors) as a replacement agency for Moody's or S&amp;P, or each of them, as the case may&nbsp;be. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Voting Shares</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, with respect to any specified person as of any date, the shares of such person that is at the time entitled to vote
generally in the election of the board of directors of such&nbsp;person. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Tax Redemption  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Notes will be subject to redemption at any time, in whole but not in part, at the option of the Corporation, at a redemption price
equal to the principal amount thereof together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date fixed for redemption, upon the giving of a notice as described below, if (1)&nbsp;the Corporation
determines that (a)&nbsp;as a result of any change in or amendment to the laws (or&nbsp;any regulations or rulings promulgated thereunder) of Canada or of any political subdivision or taxing
authority thereof or therein affecting taxation, or any change in official position regarding application or interpretation of such laws, regulations or rulings (including a holding by a court of
competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment is announced or becomes effective on or after the date of this Prospectus Supplement, the Corporation has or will become obligated to pay, on the
next succeeding date on which interest is due, additional amounts with respect to the Notes as described under "Description of Debt Securities&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Payment of
Additional Amounts" in the accompanying Prospectus; or (b)&nbsp;on or after the date of this Prospectus Supplement, any action has been taken by any taxing authority of, or any decision has been
rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction in, Canada or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein, including any of those actions specified in (a)&nbsp;above, whether or
not such action was taken or decision was rendered with respect to the Corporation, or any change, amendment, application or interpretation shall be officially proposed, which, in any such case, in
the written opinion to the Corporation of legal counsel of recognized standing, will result in the Corporation becoming obligated to pay, on the next succeeding date on which interest is due,
additional amounts with respect to the Notes and (2)&nbsp;in any such case, the Corporation in its business judgment determines that such obligation cannot be avoided by the use of reasonable
measures available to the Corporation; provided, however, that (i)&nbsp;no such notice of redemption may be given earlier than 60&nbsp;days prior to the earliest date on which the Corporation
would be obligated to pay such additional amounts were a payment in respect of the Notes then due, and (ii)&nbsp;at the time such notice of redemption is given, such obligation to pay such
additional </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>amounts
remains in effect; and provided, further, that any such notice of redemption shall be given no later than 30&nbsp;days prior to such redemption. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
the event that the Corporation elects to redeem the Notes pursuant to the provisions set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Corporation shall deliver to the Trustee a certificate,
signed by an authorized officer, stating that the Corporation is entitled to redeem the Notes pursuant to their&nbsp;terms. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Book-Entry System  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DTC, New&nbsp;York, New&nbsp;York, will act as Notes depository for the Notes. The Notes will be issued as fully-registered
securities registered in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Co. (DTC's partnership nominee) or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. One fully-registered
certificate will be issued for the Notes, in the aggregate principal amount of the issue, and will be deposited with DTC. If, however, the aggregate principal amount of the issue exceeds
US$500&nbsp;million, one certificate will be issued with respect to each US$500&nbsp;million of principal amount, and an additional certificate will be issued with respect to any remaining
principal amount of such&nbsp;issue. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DTC
is a limited-purpose trust company organized under the New&nbsp;York Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the meaning of the New&nbsp;York Banking Law, a member of the
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New&nbsp;York Uniform Commercial Code, and a "clearing agency" registered pursuant to the provisions of Section&nbsp;17A
of the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act. DTC holds and provides asset servicing for issues of U.S. and non-U.S.&nbsp;equity issues, corporate and municipal debt issues, and money market
instruments that DTC's participants ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Direct Participants</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among Direct
Participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities, through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between Direct Participants' accounts.
This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct Participants include both U.S. and non-U.S.&nbsp;securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies,
clearing corporations, and certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust&nbsp;&amp; Clearing Corporation (</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>"DTCC</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>").
DTCC is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, all of which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its
regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as both U.S. and non-U.S.&nbsp;securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, and clearing
corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct Participant, either directly or indirectly ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Indirect Participants</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>").
The DTC Rules applicable to its Participants are on file with the SEC. More information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com and www.dtc.org. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases
of Notes under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct Participants, which will receive a credit for the Notes on DTC's records. The ownership interest of each actual
purchaser of each Note ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Beneficial Owner</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") is in turn to be recorded on the Direct and Indirect Participants' records. Beneficial Owners will not
receive written confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial Owners are, however, expected to receive written confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements
of their holdings, from the Direct or Indirect Participant through which the Beneficial Owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the Notes are to be accomplished by
entries made on the books of Direct and Indirect Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. Beneficial Owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in the
Notes, except in the event that use of the book-entry system for the Notes is discontinued. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To
facilitate subsequent transfers, all Notes deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are registered in the name of DTC's partnership nominee, Cede&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Co., or such other
name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. The deposit of Notes with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Co. or such other DTC nominee do not effect
any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the Notes; DTC's records reflect only the identity of the </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>Direct
Participants to whose accounts such Notes are credited, which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The Direct and Indirect Participants will remain responsible for keeping account of their
holdings on behalf of their customers. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conveyance
of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct Participants to Indirect Participants, and by Direct Participants and Indirect Participants to
Beneficial Owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Beneficial Owners of Notes may wish to take
certain steps to augment the transmission to them of notices of significant events with respect to the Notes, such as redemptions, tenders, defaults, and proposed amendments to the Notes. For example,
Beneficial Owners of Notes may wish to ascertain that the nominee holding the Notes for their benefit has agreed to obtain and transmit notices to Beneficial Owners. In the alternative, Beneficial
Owners may wish to provide their names and addresses to the registrar and request that copies of notices be provided directly to&nbsp;them. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redemption
notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Notes within an issue are being redeemed, DTC's practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each Direct
Participant in such issue to be&nbsp;redeemed. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither
DTC nor Cede&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Co. (nor&nbsp;any other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to Notes unless authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTC's
Money Market Instrument procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an "Omnibus Proxy" to the Corporation as soon as possible after the record date. The Omnibus Proxy assigns
Cede&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Co.'s consenting or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts Notes are credited on the record date (identified in a listing attached to the
Omnibus&nbsp;Proxy). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments
on the Notes will be made to Cede&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Co., or such other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. DTC's practice is to credit Direct
Participants' accounts upon DTC's receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from the Corporation or the trustee, on payable date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTC's
records. Payments by Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case with Notes held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or
registered in "street name", and will be the responsibility of such Participant and not of DTC, the trustee, or the Corporation, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect
from time to&nbsp;time. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DTC
may discontinue providing its services as depository with respect to the Notes at any time by giving reasonable notice to the Corporation or the trustee. Under such circumstances, in
the event that a successor depository is not obtained, certificates for the Notes are required to be printed and&nbsp;delivered. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry-only transfers through DTC (or&nbsp;a successor Notes depository). In that event,
certificates will be printed and delivered to&nbsp;DTC. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
information in this section covering DTC and DTC's system has been obtained from sources that the Corporation believes to be reliable, but the Corporation takes no responsibility for
the accuracy thereof. The information in this section is subject to any changes to the arrangements between the Corporation and DTC and any changes to these procedures that may be instituted
unilaterally by&nbsp;DTC. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following coverage ratios have been prepared in accordance with Canadian securities law requirements and are included in this
Prospectus Supplement in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
following table sets forth our earnings coverage ratios calculated for the twelve-month period ended December&nbsp;31, 2011 and the twelve-month period ended September&nbsp;30,
2012. Such earnings coverage ratios do not give effect to the issuance of any Notes offered by this Prospectus Supplement since the aggregate principal amount of Notes that will be issued hereunder
and the terms of issue are not presently known and do not give effect to events subsequent to September&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2012. </FONT></P>
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<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>September&nbsp;30, 2012 </B></FONT></TH>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Notes:</B></FONT></P>

<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(1)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>Earnings
coverage on long-term debt on a net earnings basis is equal to net earnings before interest expense and income taxes, divided by
interest expense including capitalized interest. For purposes of calculating the earnings coverage ratios set forth herein, long-term debt includes the current portion of
long-term debt and does not include any amounts with respect to Notes that may be issued under this Prospectus Supplement.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(2)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>The
Corporation would have required additional earnings of $483&nbsp;million for the twelve months ended September&nbsp;30, 2012, in order to achieve an
earnings coverage ratio of one-to-one for such period. </FONT></DD></DL>
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 <P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>pro&nbsp;forma</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> earnings coverage ratio for the twelve month period ended December&nbsp;31,
2011 and the twelve month period ended September&nbsp;30, 2012, giving effect to this offering and the application of the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes (assuming this offering took place
on the first date of the respective twelve month period), would have
been&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;x&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;x, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
earnings coverage ratios set forth above do not purport to be indicative of earnings coverage ratios for any future periods. The earnings coverage ratios have been calculated based
on information prepared in accordance with&nbsp;IFRS. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
evaluate our performance using a variety of measures. Earnings coverage discussed above is not defined under IFRS and, therefore, should not be considered in isolation or as an
alternative to, or more meaningful than, net earnings as determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of our financial performance or liquidity. This measure is not necessarily comparable to a
similarly titled measure of another company. Net earnings has been calculated on a consistent basis for the twelve month period ended December&nbsp;31, 2011 and the twelve month period ended
September&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2012. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following summary is of a general nature only and is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, legal or tax advice to
any prospective investor and no representation with respect to the tax consequences to any particular investor is made. Accordingly, prospective investors should consult with their own tax advisors
for advice with respect to the income tax consequences to them having regard to their own particular circumstances, including any consequences of an investment in the Notes arising under state,
provincial or local tax laws in the United&nbsp;States or Canada or tax laws of jurisdictions outside the United&nbsp;States or&nbsp;Canada. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the opinion of McCarthy T&eacute;trault&nbsp;LLP, Canadian tax counsel to the Corporation, the following summary, as of
the date hereof, describes the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>generally
applicable under the provisions of the Tax&nbsp;Act to a prospective purchaser of Notes pursuant to this Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Prospectus who, at all relevant times,
for purposes
of the Tax&nbsp;Act and any applicable tax treaty, is neither resident nor deemed to be resident in Canada, deals with us at arm's length and does not use or hold and is not deemed to use or hold a
Note in carrying on business in Canada (a&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Non-Resident Holder</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). This summary is based on the current provisions of the
Tax&nbsp;Act and the regulations thereunder, proposed amendments to the Tax&nbsp;Act and the regulations thereunder publicly announced prior to the date of this Prospectus Supplement
(the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Proposed Amendments</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and counsel's understanding of the current published administrative practices of the Canada Revenue Agency in effect
as of the date hereof. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax considerations applicable to a Non-Resident Holder and does not anticipate any changes in
law or administrative practice, nor does it take into account provincial, territorial or foreign tax considerations, which may differ significantly from those discussed herein. Special rules, which
are not discussed below, may apply to a Non-Resident Holder that is an insurer which carries on business in Canada and&nbsp;elsewhere. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under
the Tax&nbsp;Act the payment of interest, principal or premium, if any, to a Non-Resident Holder of a Note will be exempt from Canadian withholding tax. No other
Canadian taxes on income or capital gains will be payable under the Tax&nbsp;Act in respect of the acquisition, holding, redemption or disposition of a Note by a Non-Resident Holder, or
the receipt of interest, principal or premium thereon by a Non-Resident Holder solely as a consequence of such acquisition, holding, redemption or disposition of a&nbsp;Note. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Certain U.S.&nbsp;Federal Income Tax Considerations  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following is a summary of the principal U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition
of a Note by an initial purchaser thereof who is a U.S.&nbsp;Holder (as&nbsp;hereinafter defined) who purchases the Note for cash at its "issue price" (the&nbsp;first price at which a
substantial amount of the Notes is sold for cash, excluding sales to bond houses, brokers, or similar persons acting in the capacity of underwriters, placement agents or wholesalers) and who will hold
the Note as a "capital asset" within the meaning of Section&nbsp;1221 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Code</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). This
summary is intended for general information only and does not address all potentially relevant U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax&nbsp;matters. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
summary does not address the tax consequences to U.S.&nbsp;Holders subject to special provisions of the Code including, without limitation, banks, financial institutions,
tax-exempt organizations, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, holders subject to the alternative minimum tax, certain former citizens or residents of the
United&nbsp;States, dealers in securities or foreign currencies, traders in securities, holders holding Notes as part of a "hedge", "straddle", "conversion transaction" or other integrated
transaction and holders with a "functional currency" other than the U.S.&nbsp;dollar. This summary also does not cover any state, local or foreign tax consequences. This summary is based upon
provisions of the Code, Treasury Regulations, rulings and judicial decisions in effect on the date hereof, all of which are subject to change (possibly with retroactive effect) and differing
interpretations, so as to result in U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax consequences different from those described herein. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As
used herein, the term "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;Holder</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means a beneficial owner of a Note that is (i)&nbsp;an individual citizen or resident of
the United&nbsp;States, (ii)&nbsp;a corporation, or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax purposes, created or organized under the laws of the
United&nbsp;States or any political subdivision thereof, (iii)&nbsp;an estate the income of which is subject to U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax without regard to its source, or (iv)&nbsp;a trust
if a court within the United&nbsp;States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United&nbsp;States persons have the authority to control all
substantial decisions of the trust or if the trust has made a valid election to be treated as a United&nbsp;States&nbsp;person. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
a partnership (or&nbsp;other entity treated as a partnership for U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax purposes) holds Notes, the U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax treatment of a partner in
the partnership will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in partnerships (or&nbsp;other entities treated as partnerships for U.S.&nbsp;federal
income tax purposes) holding Notes should consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership or disposition of the&nbsp;Notes. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Payments of Interest  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on the Notes will generally be taxable to a U.S.&nbsp;Holder as ordinary income at the time received or accrued, in
accordance with such holder's method of accounting for U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax purposes. Such interest will constitute income from sources outside the United&nbsp;States and will generally be
treated as "passive category income" (or, in the case of certain U.S.&nbsp;Holders, as "general category income") for U.S.&nbsp;foreign tax credit limitation purposes. The rules governing
U.S.&nbsp;foreign tax credits are complex. Prospective purchasers of Notes should consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of U.S.&nbsp;foreign tax credits in their particular
circumstances. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Sale, Exchange, Retirement or Redemption of Notes  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the sale, exchange, retirement, redemption or other taxable disposition of a Note, a U.S.&nbsp;Holder generally will recognize
U.S.&nbsp;source gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized on such sale, exchange, retirement or redemption (other than amounts received that are attributable to accrued and
unpaid interest, which amounts will be taxable as ordinary income to the extent not previously included in income) and such U.S.&nbsp;Holder's adjusted tax
basis in the Note, which generally is its cost. Such gain or loss generally will constitute capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the Note was held by such
U.S.&nbsp;Holder for more than one year. Long-term capital gain of non-corporate U.S.&nbsp;Holders, including individuals, is generally eligible for reduced rates of
taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to&nbsp;limitations. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Information Reporting and Backup Withholding  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In general, payments of interest and principal on and the proceeds from sales of Notes held by a U.S.&nbsp;Holder will be required to
be reported to the IRS unless the U.S.&nbsp;Holder is a corporation or other exempt recipient and, when required, demonstrates this fact. In addition, a U.S.&nbsp;Holder that is not an exempt
recipient may be subject to backup withholding of U.S.&nbsp;federal income tax on such payments unless it provides a taxpayer identification number and otherwise complies with applicable
certification requirements. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a U.S.&nbsp;Holder generally will be allowed as a credit against such U.S.&nbsp;Holder's U.S.&nbsp;federal
income tax liability and may entitle such U.S.&nbsp;Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner. Holders should consult their tax advisors
regarding the application of backup withholding, the availability of an exemption from backup withholding and the procedure for obtaining such an exemption, if&nbsp;available. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B><I> Information with Respect to Foreign Financial Assets  </I></B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individuals that own "specified foreign financial assets" with an aggregate value in excess of US$50,000 are generally required to file
an information report with respect to such assets with their tax returns. "Specified foreign financial assets" include any financial accounts maintained by foreign financial institutions, as well as
any of the following, but only if they are not held in accounts maintained by financial institutions: (i)&nbsp;stocks and securities issued by non U.S.&nbsp;persons, (ii)&nbsp;financial
instruments and contracts held for investment that have non U.S.&nbsp;issuers or counterparties, and (iii)&nbsp;interests in foreign entities. The Notes may be subject to these rules. Persons
required to file&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;tax returns that are individuals are urged to consult their tax advisers regarding the application of this legislation to their ownership of the&nbsp;Notes. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We intend to offer the Notes through the underwriters named below for whom Citigroup Global Markets&nbsp;Inc., HSBC&nbsp;Securities
(USA)&nbsp;Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner&nbsp;&amp; Smith Incorporated (collectively, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Representatives</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") are acting as representatives.
Subject to the terms and conditions contained in the underwriting agreement dated the date of this Prospectus Supplement, each underwriter has severally agreed to purchase, and we have agreed to sell
to such underwriter, the principal amount of Notes set forth opposite the underwriter's&nbsp;name. </FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>Citigroup Global Markets&nbsp;Inc.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>HSBC&nbsp;Securities (USA)&nbsp;Inc.</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner&nbsp;&amp; Smith<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incorporated</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>Total</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>US$</FONT></TD>
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the underwriting agreement, the underwriters have severally agreed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, to purchase all the Notes offered under this Prospectus
Supplement if any of the Notes are purchased. In the event of default by an underwriter, the underwriting agreement provides that, in certain circumstances, purchase commitments of the
non-defaulting underwriters may be increased or the underwriting agreement may be terminated. The obligations of the underwriters under the underwriting agreement may also be terminated
upon the occurrence of certain stated&nbsp;events. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters to purchase the Notes included in this offering are subject to approval of legal matters by counsel and to
other conditions. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriters propose to offer the Notes directly to the public at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus Supplement and to dealers at the public
offering price, less a concession not to exceed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of the principal amount of the Notes. The underwriters
may allow, and dealers may re-allow a concession not to exceed
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% of the principal amount of the Notes on sales to other dealers. After the initial offering of the Notes
to the public, the Representatives may change the public offering price and
concessions. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
following table shows the underwriting commission that we will pay to the underwriters in connection with this offering (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of
the&nbsp;Notes). </FONT></P>
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connection with this offering, the Representatives may purchase and sell Notes in the open market. These transactions may include over-allotment, syndicate covering
transactions and stabilizing transactions. Over-allotment involves syndicate sales of the Notes in excess of the principal amount of the Notes to be purchased by the underwriters in this
offering, which creates a syndicate short position. Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the Notes in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover
syndicate short positions. Stabilizing transactions consist of certain bids or purchases of the Notes made for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the Notes while
this offering is in&nbsp;progress. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
underwriters may also impose a penalty bid. Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the Representatives, in covering
syndicate short positions or making stabilizing purchases, repurchases Notes originally sold by that syndicate member. </FONT></P>

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a result of these activities, the market price of the Notes offered under this Prospectus Supplement may be higher than the price that otherwise might exist in the open market. If
these activities are commenced, they may be discontinued by the underwriters at any time without notice. The underwriters may carry out these transactions in the
over-the-counter market or&nbsp;otherwise. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
estimate that our total expense for this offering will be approximately US$700,000 (not&nbsp;including the underwriting commission). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain
of the underwriters and their respective affiliates have in the past performed, and may in the future perform, various financial advisory, investment banking and commercial
lending service for us and our affiliates in the ordinary course of business, for which they have received and will receive customary fees and commissions. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition, in the ordinary course of their business activities, the underwriters and their affiliates may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and equity
securities (or&nbsp;related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers. Such investments and securities
activities may involve securities and/or instruments of ours or our affiliates. Certain of the underwriters or their affiliates that have a lending relationship with us routinely hedge their credit
exposure to us consistent with their customary risk management policies. Typically, such underwriters and their affiliates would hedge such exposure by entering into transactions which consist of
either the purchase of credit default swaps or the creation of short positions in our securities, including potentially the notes offered hereby. Any such short positions could adversely affect future
trading prices of the notes offered hereby. The underwriters and their affiliates may also make investment recommendations and/or publish or express independent research views in respect of such
securities or financial instruments and may hold, or recommend to clients that they acquire, long and/or short positions in such securities and instruments. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the U.S.&nbsp;Securities Act, or to contribute to payments the underwriters may be
required to make because of any such liabilities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Notes will not be qualified for sale under the securities laws of Canada or any province or territory of Canada (other than the Province of Alberta) and may not be, directly or
indirectly, offered, sold or delivered in Canada or to residents of Canada in contravention of the securities laws of any province or territory of Canada. Each underwriter has agreed that it will not,
directly or indirectly, offer, sell or deliver any Notes purchased by it in Canada or to residents of&nbsp;Canada. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain
of the underwriters are affiliates of banks or other financial institutions (collectively, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Affiliate Lenders</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") that are our
lenders and to which we are currently indebted. We intend to use all net proceeds from this offering to repay borrowings under existing credit facilities and for general corporate purposes and, as a
consequence, net proceeds from this offering may be paid to one or more of the Affiliate Lenders. For more information, see "Use of Proceeds". The decision to distribute the Notes pursuant to this
offering was made by us, and the determination of the terms of this offering was made through negotiations between us and the underwriters. The Affiliate Lenders did not have any involvement in such
decision or determination, but have each been advised of this offering and the terms&nbsp;thereof. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Conflicts of Interest  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As described in "Use of Proceeds", the net proceeds from this offering will be used to repay borrowings under existing credit
facilities and for general corporate purposes. Because more than 5% of the proceeds from this offering, not including underwriting compensation, may be received by certain affiliates of the
underwriters in this offering, this offering is being conducted pursuant to Rule&nbsp;5121 of FINRA. Pursuant to that rule, the appointment of a qualified independent
underwriter is not necessary in connection with this offering because the conditions of Rule&nbsp;5121(a)(1)(C) of FINRA are&nbsp;satisfied. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain legal matters relating to Canadian law in connection with the offering of the Notes will be passed upon on behalf of the
Corporation by Norton Rose Canada&nbsp;LLP and McCarthy T&eacute;trault&nbsp;LLP as Canadian tax counsel, Calgary, Alberta. Certain legal matters relating to United&nbsp;States law in
connection with the offering of the Notes will be passed upon on behalf of the Corporation by Latham&nbsp;&amp; Watkins&nbsp;LLP, New&nbsp;York, New&nbsp;York and on behalf of the underwriters by
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton&nbsp;&amp; Garrison&nbsp;LLP, Toronto, Ontario. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
partners and associates of Norton Rose Canada&nbsp;LLP, as a group, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, less than 1% of any class of securities of the Corporation. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
partners and associates of McCarthy T&eacute;trault&nbsp;LLP, as a group, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, less than 1% of any class of securities of the
Corporation. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have read the preliminary prospectus supplement of TransAlta Corporation (the&nbsp;"Corporation") dated November&nbsp;2, 2012 to
the short form base shelf prospectus dated November&nbsp;18, 2010, relating to the issue and sale of US$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;aggregate principal amount of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% senior notes due
20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(the&nbsp;"Prospectus"). We have complied with Canadian generally accepted standards for an auditor's involvement with offering documents. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
consent to the incorporation by reference in the Prospectus of our report to the Shareholders of the Corporation on the consolidated statements of financial position of the
Corporation as at December&nbsp;31, 2011 and 2010, and January&nbsp;1, 2010, and the consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the
years in the two year period ended December&nbsp;31, 2011 and our report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December&nbsp;31, 2011. Our reports are dated
March&nbsp;1,&nbsp;2012. </FONT></P>
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November&nbsp;2, 2012</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=5><B>TRANSALTA CORPORATION<BR>
US$1,000,000,000  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=4><B>Common Shares<BR>
First Preferred Shares<BR>
Warrants<BR>
Subscription Receipts<BR>
Debt Securities  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>We may from time to time offer and issue (i)&nbsp;common shares ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Common Shares</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), (ii)&nbsp;first preferred shares
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>First Preferred Shares</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), (iii)&nbsp;warrants to purchase Common Shares, First Preferred Shares or other securities
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Warrants</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), (iv)&nbsp;subscription receipts, each of which, once purchased, entitle the holder to receive upon satisfaction of certain release
conditions, and for no additional consideration, one Common Share ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Subscription Receipts</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), or (v)&nbsp;debt securities
(the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>debt securities</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), (the&nbsp;Common Shares, First Preferred Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts and debt securities are collectively
referred to herein as the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Securities</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") up to an aggregate initial offering price of US$1,000,000,000 (or&nbsp;its equivalent in any other currency or
currency unit used to denominate the Securities) during the 25&nbsp;month period that this short form base shelf prospectus (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"),
including any amendments hereto, remains&nbsp;valid. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE&nbsp;"SEC") OR ANY UNITED STATES STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SEC OR ANY UNITED STATES STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>This offering is made by a Canadian issuer that is permitted, under the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system adopted in the United&nbsp;States, to prepare this Prospectus
in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements. Prospective investors should be aware that such requirements are different from those of the United&nbsp;States. The financial statements
incorporated herein by reference have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles which are in effect from time to time in Canada ("Canadian GAAP") and are
subject to Canadian auditing and auditor independence standards. As a result, such financial
statements may not be comparable to financial statements of United&nbsp;States companies. See "</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>About this Prospectus</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>".</B></FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospective investors should be aware that the acquisition of the Securities may have tax consequences both in the United&nbsp;States and Canada. Such tax consequences for
investors who are resident in, or citizens of, the United&nbsp;States may not be described fully herein or in any applicable Prospectus Supplement (as&nbsp;defined herein). You should read the tax
discussion under "</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>Certain Income Tax Considerations</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>" and in any applicable Prospectus Supplement.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>The enforcement by investors of civil liabilities under United&nbsp;States federal securities laws may be affected adversely by the fact that the Corporation is incorporated
and organized under the laws of Canada, that most of its officers and directors are residents of Canada, that some or all of the underwriters or experts named in this Prospectus are residents of
Canada, and that all or a substantial portion of the assets of the Corporation and said persons are located outside the United&nbsp;States.</B></FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B>No underwriter has been involved in the preparation of this Prospectus or performed any review of the contents of this Prospectus.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>The
specific terms of any offering of Securities will be set forth in a prospectus supplement or supplements (each, a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Prospectus Supplement</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>")
including, where applicable: (i)&nbsp;in the case of Common Shares, the number of Common Shares offered and the offering price; (ii)&nbsp;in the case of First Preferred Shares, the designation of
the particular series, the number of First Preferred Shares offered, the offering price, any voting rights, any rights to receive dividends, any terms of redemption, any conversion or exchange rights
and any other specific terms of the First Preferred Shares; (iii)&nbsp;in the case of Warrants, the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares, First Preferred Shares or other securities
purchasable upon exercise of the Warrants, and any procedures that will result in the adjustment of those numbers, the exercise price, the dates and periods of exercise, the currency or currency unit
in which the Warrants are issued and any other specific terms of the Warrants; (iv)&nbsp;in the case of the Subscription Receipts, the number of Subscription Receipts offered, the offering price,
the terms, conditions and procedures for the conversion of such Subscription Receipts into Common Shares and any other specific terms of the Subscription Receipts; and (v)&nbsp;in the case of debt
securities, the specific designation of the debt securities, any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities, the currency or currency unit, the maturity, the offering price,
whether payment on the debt securities will be senior or subordinated to our other liabilities and obligations, whether the debt securities will bear interest, the interest rate or method of
determining the interest rate, any interest rate, any terms of redemption, any conversion or exchange rights and any other specific terms of the debt securities. We reserve the right to include in a
Prospectus Supplement specific terms pertaining to the Securities that are not within the options and parameters
set forth in this Prospectus. You should read this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement before you invest in any&nbsp;Securities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>All
shelf information permitted under applicable laws to be omitted from this Prospectus will be contained or incorporated by reference in one or more Prospectus Supplements that will be delivered to
purchasers together with this Prospectus. Each Prospectus Supplement will be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus for the purposes of securities legislation as of the date of the applicable
Prospectus Supplement and only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertains. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>Our
Common Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>TSX</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") under the symbol "TA" and on the New&nbsp;York Stock Exchange
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>NYSE</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") under the symbol "TAC". On November&nbsp;17, 2010, the closing price of the Common Shares on the TSX was $20.54 and on the NYSE was US$20.11. </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>There is currently no market
through which the First Preferred Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts or debt securities may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell
such Securities purchased under this Prospectus. This may affect the pricing of such Securities in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of the
Securities, and the extent of issuer regulation. Investing in the Securities involves risks. See "</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>Risk Factors</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>" in this Prospectus and in any applicable
Prospectus Supplement.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>We
may sell the Securities to or through underwriters or dealers purchasing as principals, directly to one or more purchasers pursuant to applicable statutory exemptions or through agents. See
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Plan of Distribution</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". The Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular offering of Securities will identify each underwriter, dealer or agent
engaged in connection with the offering and sale of the Securities, and will set forth the terms of the offering of such Securities, including the method of distribution, the proceeds to us and any
fees, discounts or any other compensation payable to underwriters, dealers or agents and any other material terms of offering of such Securities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>Unless
otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, each series or issue of Securities (other than Common Shares) will be a new issue of Securities with no established trading market.
The Securities may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price or prices or at non-fixed prices. If offered on a non-fixed price basis the Securities
may be offered at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices or at prices to be negotiated with purchasers, in which case the compensation payable
to an underwriter, dealer or agent in connection with any such sale will be the amount, if any, by which the aggregate price paid for the Securities by the purchasers exceeds the gross proceeds paid
by the underwriter, dealer or agent to us and the price at which the Securities will be offered and sold may vary as between purchasers during the distribution period. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>In
connection with any offering of Securities, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the Securities at a
level above that which otherwise might prevail on the open market. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. See "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Plan of
Distribution</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>Our
head and registered office is located at 110&nbsp;-&nbsp;12th&nbsp;Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R&nbsp;0G7. </FONT></P>

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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>2</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CERTAIN AVAILABLE INFORMATION</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>4</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>4</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>TRANSALTA CORPORATION</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>5</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>USE OF PROCEEDS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>6</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>7</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>EARNINGS COVERAGE RATIOS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>7</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>8</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>11</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>12</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>13</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>PRIOR SALES</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>26</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MARKET FOR COMMON SHARES</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>27</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>28</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>28</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>RISK FACTORS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>29</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>LEGAL MATTERS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>29</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>EXPERTS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>29</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>INTEREST OF EXPERTS</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>29</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>29</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL LIABILITIES</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>30</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>CONSENT OF ERNST&nbsp;&amp; YOUNG&nbsp;LLP</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>31</FONT></TD>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this Prospectus and in any Prospectus Supplement, unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, all dollar amounts
are expressed in Canadian dollars. "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;dollars</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>US$</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means lawful currency of the
United&nbsp;States. Unless otherwise indicated, all financial information included and incorporated by reference in this Prospectus or included in any Prospectus Supplement is determined using
Canadian GAAP. "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;GAAP</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means generally accepted accounting principles which are in effect from time to time in the United&nbsp;States. The
significant differences between Canadian GAAP and U.S.&nbsp;GAAP are summarized in the reconciliations to U.S.&nbsp;GAAP of TransAlta's consolidated financial statements as at December&nbsp;31,
2009 and 2008 and for each of the years in the three year period ended December&nbsp;31, 2009 and of TransAlta's unaudited consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three and nine
month periods ended September&nbsp;30, 2010 and 2009, all of which are incorporated by reference in this Prospectus. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this Prospectus and any
Prospectus Supplement to "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>TransAlta</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>", the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Corporation</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>",
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>we</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>", "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>us</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>our</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" mean TransAlta Corporation and its
consolidated subsidiaries including any consolidated partnerships of which the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries are&nbsp;partners. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Prospectus provides a general description of the Securities that we may offer. Each time we offer and sell Securities under this Prospectus, we will provide you with a Prospectus
Supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The Prospectus Supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this Prospectus. Before investing
in any Securities, you should read both this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement together with additional information described below under </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>"Documents
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
information permitted under applicable laws to be omitted from this Prospectus will be contained in one or more Prospectus Supplements that will be made available together with this
Prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You
should rely only on the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus or any applicable Prospectus Supplement and on the other information included in the
registration statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 of which this Prospectus forms&nbsp;a part. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different or additional information. We are not
making an offer to sell these Securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted by law. You should not assume that the information in this Prospectus, any applicable Prospectus
Supplement or any documents incorporated by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents as our business, operating results, financial condition and
prospects may have changed since that&nbsp;date. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following documents of the Corporation, filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in each of the provinces of
Canada and with the SEC, are specifically incorporated by reference in, and form an integral part of, this Prospectus, provided that such documents are not incorporated by reference to the extent that
their contents are modified or superseded by a statement contained in this Prospectus or in any other subsequently filed document that is also incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in
this Prospectus: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>consolidated
financial statements as at December&nbsp;31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of the years in the three year period ended December&nbsp;31, 2009,
the notes thereto, the auditors' report thereon and the auditors' report on our internal control over financial reporting;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>management's
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations as at and for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2009
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Annual MD&amp;A</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>");
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>annual
information form dated February&nbsp;24, 2010 (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Annual Information Form</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") for the year
ended December&nbsp;31,&nbsp;2009;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>management
proxy circular dated March&nbsp;11, 2010 prepared in connection with the Corporation's annual and special meeting of shareholders held on
April&nbsp;29,&nbsp;2010;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(e)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>unaudited
consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three and nine month periods ended September&nbsp;30, 2010 and 2009 and the
notes&nbsp;thereto;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(f)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>management's
interim discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations as at and for the three and nine month periods ended
September&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2010;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(g)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>reconciliation
to U.S.&nbsp;GAAP of the consolidated financial statements as at December&nbsp;31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of the years in the three
year period ended December&nbsp;31, 2009 and the auditors' report thereon;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(h)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>reconciliation
to U.S.&nbsp;GAAP of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three and nine month periods ended
September&nbsp;30, 2010 and&nbsp;2009. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
documents of the type required to be incorporated by reference in a short form prospectus pursuant to National Instrument&nbsp;44-101 </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Short Form
Prospectus Distributions</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>NI&nbsp;44-101</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") of the Canadian </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>Securities
Administrators, including any documents of the type referred to above, material change reports (excluding confidential material change reports) and business acquisition reports subsequently
filed by the Corporation with any securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada after the date of this Prospectus and prior to the termination of any offering of Securities shall be deemed
to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. These documents are available through the internet on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>SEDAR</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), which can be accessed at www.sedar.com. In addition, any documents filed by the Corporation with the SEC, including filings on
Form&nbsp;6-K or Form&nbsp;40-F, pursuant to&nbsp;the United&nbsp;States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Exchange
Act</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), in each case after the date of this Prospectus, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus and the registration statement of which
this Prospectus forms&nbsp;a part, if and to the extent expressly provided in such filings. The Corporation's reports on Form&nbsp;6-K, and beginning with its
Form&nbsp;40-F for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2001, its annual reports on Form&nbsp;40-F, are available on the SEC's website at&nbsp;www.sec.gov. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Any statement contained in this Prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or
superseded for the purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein modifies or supersedes such statement. The modifying or superseding statement need not state that it has modified or superseded a prior statement or include any other information set forth in
the document that it modifies or supersedes. The making of a modifying or superseding statement is not to be deemed an admission for any purposes that the modified or superseded statement, when made,
constituted a misrepresentation, an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in
light of the circumstances in which it was made. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this
Prospectus.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Upon a new annual information form and related annual audited comparative consolidated financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis
being filed by the Corporation with, and where required, accepted by, the applicable securities regulatory authorities during the term of this Prospectus, the previous annual information form, the
previous annual audited financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis, all interim financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis, all material
change reports and all business acquisition reports filed by the Corporation prior to the commencement of the financial year of the Corporation in which the new annual information form and related
annual audited comparative consolidated financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis are filed shall be deemed no longer to be incorporated by reference into this
Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities hereunder. Upon interim financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis being filed by the Corporation with
the applicable securities regulatory authorities during the term of this Prospectus, all interim financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis filed prior to the new
interim consolidated financial statements shall be deemed no longer to be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities hereunder.</B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Updated earnings coverage ratios will be filed quarterly with the applicable securities regulatory authorities either as Prospectus Supplements or as exhibits to
the Corporation's interim unaudited comparative consolidated financial statements and annual audited comparative consolidated financial statements and will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in
this Prospectus for the purposes of the offering of the&nbsp;Securities.</B></FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A
Prospectus Supplement containing the specific terms of any Securities offered thereunder will be delivered to purchasers of such Securities together with this Prospectus and will be
deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of such Prospectus Supplement solely for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities covered by such Prospectus
Supplement. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copies
of the documents incorporated herein by reference (other than exhibits to such documents, unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference in such documents) may be
obtained on request without charge from the Vice-President and Corporate Secretary of TransAlta, 110&nbsp;-&nbsp;12th&nbsp;Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
T2P&nbsp;0G7, Telephone (403)&nbsp;267-7110. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Prospective investors should rely only on the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus or any applicable Prospectus Supplement and
on the other information included or incorporated by reference in the registration statement of which this Prospectus forms&nbsp;a part. The Corporation has not authorized anyone to provide
prospective investors with different or additional information. The Corporation is not making an offer of these Securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted by law. Prospective
investors should not assume that the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus or any applicable Prospectus Supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on
the front of the applicable Prospectus Supplement.</B></FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation has filed with the SEC under the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>United&nbsp;States Securities Act of
1933</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, as amended (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;Securities Act</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), a registration statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 relating to
the Securities and of which this Prospectus forms&nbsp;a part. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in such registration statement, certain items of which are
incorporated by reference in or contained in the exhibits to such registration statement as permitted or required by the rules and regulations of the SEC. See "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Documents Filed
as Part of the Registration Statement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". Statements made in this Prospectus as to the contents of any contract, agreement or other document referred to are only summaries, and
in each instance, reference is made to the exhibit, if applicable, for a more complete description of the relevant matter, each such statement being qualified in its entirety by such reference. Items
of information omitted from this Prospectus but contained in the registration statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained at the
offices of the SEC described below. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation is subject to the information requirements of the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>United&nbsp;States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, as amended
(the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), and in accordance therewith, files reports and other information with the SEC. Under the multi-jurisdictional
disclosure system adopted in the United&nbsp;States and Canada, such reports and other information may be prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of Canada, which requirements are
different from those of the United&nbsp;States. The Corporation is exempt from the rules under the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and
content of proxy statements, and its officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section&nbsp;16 of the
U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act. Under the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act, the Corporation is not required to publish financial statements as promptly as United&nbsp;States companies. Such reports and other
information may be inspected without charge, and copied upon payment of prescribed fees, at the public reference facility maintained by the SEC at 100&nbsp;F Street, N.E., Washington,&nbsp;D.C.
20549 and are also are available on the SEC's website at&nbsp;www.sec.gov. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference herein, contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All
forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions based on information available at the time the assumption was made and on management's experience and perception of
historical trends, current conditions and expected further developments as well as other factors deemed appropriate in the circumstances. These forward-looking statements are not facts, but only
predictions and generally can be identified by the use of statements that include phrases such as "may", "will", "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "foresee", "potential", "enable",
"continue" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Corporation's objectives, plans or goals also are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>statements
are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. In addition to the forward-looking
statements contained in the documents incorporated by reference herein, this Prospectus contains, without limitation, forward-looking statements pertaining to the following: anticipated capacities of
electricity generating facilities under construction; and certain terms of the Securities and any offering made under this Prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With
respect to forward-looking statements contained in this Prospectus, we have made assumptions regarding, among other things: our ability to complete current construction projects
according to planned specifications; our current construction projects when complete will operate as expected; our ability to maintain our existing operations; our ability to obtain financing on
acceptable terms; and that terms of future offerings will be on the terms and conditions consistent with the current industry standards. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain
factors that could materially affect these forward-looking statements are described below and are incorporated by reference in this Prospectus, as described under
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Risk Factors</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" in this Prospectus. Potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking
statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of
this Prospectus and the Corporation does not undertake to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable
laws. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events might or might not occur. The Corporation cannot assure you that projected results or events will
be&nbsp;achieved. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Factors
that may adversely impact the Corporation's forward-looking statements include risks relating to: fluctuations in market prices and availability of fuel supplies required to
generate electricity and in the price of electricity; the regulatory and political environments in the jurisdictions in which the Corporation operates; environmental requirements and changes in, or
liabilities under, these requirements; changes in general economic conditions including interest rates; operational risks involving the Corporation's facilities, including unplanned outages at such
facilities; execution and capital cost risks relating to the Corporation's development and construction projects; disruptions in the transmission and distribution of electricity; effects of weather;
disruptions in the source of fuels, water, wind or biomass required to operate the Corporation's facilities; natural disasters; equipment failure; energy trading risks; industry risk and competition;
fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies and foreign political risks; need for additional financing; liquidity risk; structural subordination of securities; counterparty credit risk; insurance
coverage; the Corporation's provision for income taxes; legal proceedings involving the Corporation; reliance on key personnel; labour relations matters; development projects and acquisitions; and
absence of a public market for certain of the Securities offered under this Prospectus. The foregoing risk factors, among others, are described in further detail under the heading
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Risk Factors</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" in this Prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this Prospectus, including the Annual MD&amp;A and the Annual
Information&nbsp;Form. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TransAlta is a corporation amalgamated under the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Canada Business Corporations Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. The
registered office and principal place of business of TransAlta are located at 110&nbsp;-&nbsp;12th&nbsp;Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R&nbsp;0G7. For further information
on the intercorporate relationships among TransAlta and its subsidiaries, please see "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Corporate Structure&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;Intercorporate
Relationships</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" in the Annual Information&nbsp;Form. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TransAlta
and its predecessors have been engaged in the production and sale of electric energy since 1909. The Corporation is among Canada's largest non-regulated electric
generation and energy marketing companies with an aggregate net ownership interest of approximately 8,563&nbsp;megawatts ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>MW</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") of generating capacity
operating in facilities having approximately 10,365&nbsp;MW of aggregate generating capacity<SUP>(1)</SUP>. In addition, the Corporation has facilities under construction with a net ownership
interest of </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>427&nbsp;MW
of generating capacity in facilities designed to have aggregate generating capacity of 652&nbsp;MW as well as a net ownership interest of approximately 1,405&nbsp;MW generating
capacity in advanced-stage
development. The Corporation is focused on generating electricity in Canada, the United&nbsp;States and Australia through its diversified portfolio of facilities fuelled by coal, gas, hydroelectric,
wind, geothermal and biomass resources. </FONT></P>

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measures capacity as the net maximum capacity that a unit can sustain over a period of time, which is consistent with industry standards. All
capacity amounts are as of the date of this Prospectus and represent capacity owned and operated by the Corporation unless otherwise indicated. </FONT></DD></DL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In Canada, the Corporation holds a net ownership interest of approximately 6,248&nbsp;MW of electrical generating capacity in thermal,
gas-fired, wind-powered, hydroelectric and biomass facilities, including 5,029&nbsp;MW in Western Canada, 1,040&nbsp;MW in Ontario, 99&nbsp;MW in Qu&eacute;bec
and 80&nbsp;MW in New&nbsp;Brunswick. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
the United&nbsp;States, the Corporation's principal facilities include a 1,376&nbsp;MW thermal facility and a 248&nbsp;MW gas fired facility, both located in Centralia,
Washington, which supply electricity to the Pacific Northwest. The Corporation holds a 50% interest in CE Generation,&nbsp;LLC ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>CE Generation</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"),
through which it has an aggregate net ownership interest of approximately 385&nbsp;MW of generating capacity in geothermal facilities in California and gas fired facilities in Texas, Arizona and
New&nbsp;York. The Corporation also has 6&nbsp;MW of electrical generating capacity through hydroelectric facilities located in Washington and&nbsp;Hawaii. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
Australia, the Corporation has 300&nbsp;MW of net electrical generating capacity from gas-fired generation facilities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation regularly reviews its operations in order to optimize its generating assets and evaluates appropriate growth opportunities. The Corporation has in the past and may in the
future make changes and additions to its fleet of coal, gas, hydro, wind, geothermal and biomass fuelled facilities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation is organized into two business segments: Generation and Commercial Operations and Development. The Generation group is responsible for constructing, operating and
maintaining electricity generation facilities. The Commercial Operations and Development group is responsible for
managing the sale of production, purchases of natural gas, transmission capacity and market risks associated with the Corporation's generation assets and for non asset backed trading activities. Both
segments are supported by a corporate group that provides finance, treasury, legal, regulatory, environmental, health and safety, sustainable development, corporate communications, government
relations, information technology, human resources, internal audit, and other administrative support. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement, the net proceeds from the sale of the Securities will be used for general
corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of indebtedness and the financing of the Corporation's long-term investment plan. The amount of net proceeds to be used for any such
purpose will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. The Corporation expects that it may, from time to time, issue securities (including Securities) other than pursuant to this
Prospectus. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other than the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on U.S.&nbsp;dollar denominated loans, there have been no
material changes in our consolidated share or debt capitalization during the period from September&nbsp;30, 2010 through the date of this Prospectus. </FONT></P>

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following table sets forth the consolidated capitalization of the Corporation as at December&nbsp;31, 2009 and September&nbsp;30, 2010, and indicates increases or decreases in
applicable amounts between those two dates. This table should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation as at and for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2009
and the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of the Corporation as at and for the three and nine month periods ended September&nbsp;30, 2010, all of which have been incorporated by
reference herein. </FONT></P>
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December&nbsp;31, 2009 </B></FONT></TH>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Current Portion of Long-Term Debt<SUP>(1)</SUP></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"  VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>31</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"  VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>256</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT"  VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>$</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>225</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>82</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>80</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>(2</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>)</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>(51</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>)</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>176</FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>(227</FONT></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=0>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Recourse</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>3,857</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>3,887</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>30</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=0>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Non-Recourse<SUP>(2)</SUP></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>554</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>541</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>(13</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Non-Controlling Interests<SUP>(3)</SUP></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>478</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>439</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>(39</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Common Shareholders' Equity</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=0>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Common Shares</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>2,169</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>2,194</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>25</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>(218,404,442<BR>
Common Shares)</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>(219,542,527<BR>
Common Shares)</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>(1,138,085<BR>
Common Shares)</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=0>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Retained Earnings</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>634</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>600</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>(34</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>)</FONT></TD>
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<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="BOTTOM">
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=0>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>126</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>278</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>152</FONT></TD>
<TD style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size:1.5pt;" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Total Common Shareholders' Equity</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>2,929</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>3,072</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>143</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size:1.5pt;" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Total Capitalization</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>7,767</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>8,115</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>348</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size:1.5pt;" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD COLSPAN=2 VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:double #000000 2.25pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:double #000000 2.25pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:double #000000 2.25pt;">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;">&nbsp;</TD>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(1)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>Includes
a $225&nbsp;million maturity in June, 2011.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(2)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>Includes
the Corporation's share of debt in TransAlta Cogeneration&nbsp;L.P., CE Generation, Wailuku Holding Company&nbsp;LLC and all the debt of
Canadian Hydro Developers,&nbsp;Inc., which is non-recourse to the Corporation.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(3)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>TransAlta
Generation Partnership, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, holds a direct 50.00% interest in TransAlta Cogeneration,&nbsp;L.P.
TransAlta Cogeneration&nbsp;Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation and the general partner of TransAlta Cogeneration,&nbsp;L.P., hold a 0.01% interest in TransAlta
Cogeneration,&nbsp;L.P. and the remaining 49.99% interest is held by Stanley Power&nbsp;Inc. CE Generation holds a 75% interest in the 240&nbsp;MW Saranac gas-fired plant in
Plattsburg, New&nbsp;York, and the Corporation holds an indirect 50% interest in CE&nbsp;Generation. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following coverage ratios have been prepared in accordance with Canadian securities law requirements and are included in this
Prospectus in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
following sets forth the Corporation's earnings coverage ratios calculated for the twelve month period ended December&nbsp;31, 2009, and the twelve month period ended
September&nbsp;30, 2010. The earnings coverage ratios set forth below: (i)&nbsp;do not give effect to the issue of any Securities pursuant to this Prospectus; and (ii)&nbsp;do not purport to be
indicative of earnings coverage ratios for any future periods. The </FONT></P>

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<TH ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>September&nbsp;30, 2010 </B></FONT></TH>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Earnings coverage on long-term debt<SUP>(1)</SUP></FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1.9&nbsp;times</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-9pt;'><FONT SIZE=1>(1)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=1>Earnings
coverage on long-term debt on a net earnings basis is equal to net earnings plus net interest expense and income taxes divided by net
interest expense plus capitalized interest. For purposes of calculating the earnings coverage ratios set forth herein, long-term debt includes the current portion of long-term
debt and does not include any amounts with respect to securities that may be issued under this Prospectus. </FONT></DD></DL>
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 <P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TransAlta evaluates its performance using a variety of measures. Earnings coverage discussed above is not defined under Canadian GAAP and
therefore should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net earnings as determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP as an indicator of the Corporation's
financial performance or liquidity. This measure is not necessarily comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company. Net earnings has been calculated on a consistent basis for the twelve
month period ended December&nbsp;31, 2009 and the twelve month period ended September&nbsp;30,&nbsp;2010. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation's interest requirements, as adjusted as described above, amounted to $180&nbsp;million and $216&nbsp;million for the 12&nbsp;months ended December&nbsp;31, 2009
and September&nbsp;30, 2010, respectively. The Corporation's earnings before interest and income tax for the 12&nbsp;month periods then ended was $340&nbsp;million and $407&nbsp;million,
respectively, which is 1.9&nbsp;times and 1.9&nbsp;times, respectively, TransAlta's interest requirements, as adjusted as described above, for such&nbsp;periods. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> General  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of the date of this Prospectus, the Corporation's authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares and an
unlimited number of First Preferred Shares, issuable in series. As at October&nbsp;31, 2010, 220,335,458&nbsp;Common Shares were outstanding and no First Preferred Shares were outstanding. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Common Shares  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following description is subject to, and qualified by reference to, the terms and provisions of the Corporation's articles
and&nbsp;by-laws. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
Common Share of the Corporation entitles the holder thereof to one vote for each Common Share held at all meetings of shareholders of the Corporation, except meetings at which only
holders of another specified class or series of shares are entitled to vote, to receive dividends if, as and when declared by the board of directors, subject to prior satisfaction of preferential
dividends applicable to any First Preferred Shares, and to participate rateably in any distribution of the assets of the Corporation upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, subject to prior
rights and privileges attaching to the First Preferred Shares. The Common Shares are not convertible and are not entitled to any pre-emptive rights. The Common Shares are not entitled to
cumulative voting. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
transfer agent and registrar for the Common Shares in Canada is CIBC&nbsp;Mellon Trust Company at its principal transfer offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec. The transfer agent and registrar for the Common Shares in the United&nbsp;States is BNY Mellon Shareowner Services at its principal office
in New&nbsp;York, New&nbsp;York. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>8</FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Common Shares offered pursuant to this Prospectus may include Common Shares issuable upon conversion or exchange of any First Preferred Shares of any series or upon exercise of any
Warrants or upon conversion of any Subscription Receipts. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> First Preferred Shares  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation is authorized to issue an unlimited number of First Preferred Shares, issuable in series and, with respect to each
series, the board of directors is authorized to fix the number of shares comprising the series and determine the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to such shares,
subject to certain limitations. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
First Preferred Shares of all series rank senior to all other shares of the Corporation with respect to priority in payment of dividends and with respect to distribution of assets in
the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, or a reduction of stated capital. Holders of First Preferred Shares are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends on
the subscription price thereof as and when declared by the board of directors at the rate established by the board of directors at the time of issue of shares of a series. No dividends may be declared
or paid on any other shares of the Corporation unless all cumulative dividends accrued upon all outstanding First Preferred Shares have been paid or declared and set apart. In the event of the
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, or a reduction of stated capital, no sum shall be paid or assets distributed to holders of other shares of the Corporation until the holders
of First Preferred Shares shall have been paid the subscription price of the shares, plus a sum equal to the premium payable on a redemption, plus a sum equal to the arrears of dividends accumulated
on the First Preferred Shares to the date of such liquidation, dissolution, winding up, or reduction of stated capital, as applicable. After payment of such amount, the holders of First Preferred
Shares shall not be entitled to share further in the distribution of the assets of the Corporation. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
directors may include in the share conditions attaching to a particular series of First Preferred Shares certain voting rights effective upon the Corporation failing to make payment
of six quarterly dividend payments, whether or not consecutive. These voting rights continue for so long as any dividends remain in arrears. These voting rights are the right to one vote for each $25
of subscription price on all matters in respect of which shareholders vote, and additionally, the right of all series of First Preferred Shares, voting as a combined class, to elect two directors of
the Corporation if the board of directors then consists of less than 16&nbsp;directors, or three directors if the board of directors consists of 16 or more directors. Otherwise, except as required
by law, the holders of First Preferred
Shares shall not be entitled to vote or to receive notice of or to attend at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject
to the share conditions attaching to any particular series providing to the contrary, the Corporation may redeem First Preferred Shares of a series, in whole or from time to time
in part, at the redemption price applicable to each series and the Corporation has the right to acquire any of the First Preferred Shares of one or more series by purchase for cancellation in the open
market or by invitation for tenders at a price not to exceed the redemption price applicable to the&nbsp;series. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Prospectus Supplement will set forth the following terms relating to the First Preferred Shares being&nbsp;offered: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the maximum number of First Preferred Shares;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the designation of the series;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the offering price;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the annual dividend rate and whether the dividend rate is fixed or variable, the date from which dividends will accrue,
and the dividend payment&nbsp;dates; </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the price and the terms and conditions for redemption, if any, including redemption at TransAlta's option or at the option
of the holder, including the time period for redemption, and payment of any accumulated dividends;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the terms and conditions, if any, for conversion or exchange for shares of any other class of TransAlta or any other
series of First Preferred Shares, or any other securities or assets, including the price or the rate of conversion or exchange and the method, if any, of&nbsp;adjustment;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether such First Preferred Shares will be listed on any securities exchange;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the voting rights, if any; and  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any other rights, privileges, restrictions, or conditions. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First
Preferred Shares will be fully paid and non-assessable upon issuance. The First Preferred Shares of any series may be represented, in whole or in part, by one or more
global certificates. If First Preferred Shares are represented by a global certificate, each global certificate&nbsp;will: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>be registered in the name of a depositary or a nominee of the depositary identified in the applicable Prospectus
Supplement;&nbsp;and  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>be deposited with such depositary or nominee or a custodian for the&nbsp;depositary. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Related Party Articles Provisions  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The articles of the Corporation contain provisions restricting the ability of the Corporation to enter into a
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Specified Transaction</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" with a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Major Shareholder</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". A Specified
Transaction requires the approval of a majority of the votes cast by holders of voting shares of the Corporation, as well as the approval of a majority of the votes cast by holders of such voting
shares, excluding any Major Shareholder. A Major Shareholder generally means the beneficial owner of more than 20% of the outstanding voting shares of the Corporation. There is a broad definition of
beneficial ownership, and in particular, a person is considered to beneficially own shares owned by its associates and affiliates, as those terms are defined in the articles. Transactions which are
considered to be Specified Transactions include the following: a merger or amalgamation of the Corporation with a Major Shareholder; the furnishing of financial assistance by the Corporation to a
Major Shareholder; certain sales of assets or provision of services by the Corporation to a Major Shareholder or vice versa; certain issuances of securities by the Corporation which increase the
proportionate voting interest of a Major Shareholder; a reorganization or recapitalization of the Corporation which increases the proportionate voting interest of a Major Shareholder; and the creation
of a class or series of non-voting shares of the Corporation which has a residual right to participate in earnings of the Corporation and assets of the Corporation upon dissolution or
winding&nbsp;up. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Shareholder Rights Plan  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation implemented a shareholder rights plan (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Rights Plan</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>")
pursuant to a Shareholder Bid Approval Plan Agreement (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Rights Plan Agreement</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") dated as of October&nbsp;13, 1992 between the Corporation
and CIBC&nbsp;Mellon Trust Company. The holders of Common Shares reconfirmed the Rights Plan and approved the amendment and restatement, as of April&nbsp;29, 2010, of the Rights Plan Agreement at
the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Corporation held on April&nbsp;29, 2010. For further particulars, reference should be made to the Rights Plan Agreement, as amended and
restated. A copy of the Rights Plan Agreement may be obtained by contacting the Vice President and Corporate Secretary, TransAlta Corporation, 110&nbsp;-&nbsp;12th&nbsp;Avenue S.W.,
Calgary, Alberta T2P&nbsp;0G7; telephone: (403)&nbsp;267-7110; fax (403)&nbsp;267-2590; or by email: investorrelations@transalta.com. A copy of the Rights Plan Agreement
can also be accessed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the SEC's website at&nbsp;www.sec.gov. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>10</FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> General  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation may issue Warrants independently or together with other securities, and Warrants sold with other securities may be
attached to or separate from the other securities. Warrants will be issued under one or more warrant agreements between the Corporation and a warrant agent that the Corporation will name in the
applicable Prospectus Supplement. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selected
provisions of the Warrants and the warrant agreements are summarized below. This summary is not complete. The statements made in this Prospectus relating to any warrant
agreement and Warrants to be issued thereunder are summaries of certain anticipated provisions thereof and are subject to, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, all provisions of the
applicable warrant agreement. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Prospectus Supplement will set forth the following terms relating to the Warrants being&nbsp;offered: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the designation of the Warrants;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the aggregate number of Warrants offered and the offering price;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the designation, number and terms of the Common Shares, First Preferred Shares or other securities purchasable upon
exercise of the Warrants, and procedures that will result in the adjustment of those&nbsp;numbers;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the exercise price of the Warrants;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the dates or periods during which the Warrants are exercisable;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the designation and terms of any securities with which the Warrants are&nbsp;issued;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>if the Warrants are issued as a unit with another security, the date on and after which the Warrants and the other
security will be separately transferable;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the currency or currency unit in which the exercise price is denominated;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any minimum or maximum amount of Warrants that may be exercised at any one&nbsp;time;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether such Warrants will be listed on any securities exchange;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any terms, procedures and limitations relating to the transferability, exchange or exercise of the Warrants;&nbsp;and </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any other terms of the Warrants. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warrant
certificates will be exchangeable for new warrant certificates of different denominations at the office indicated in the Prospectus Supplement. Prior to the exercise of their
Warrants, holders of Warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the securities subject to the&nbsp;Warrants. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Modifications  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation may amend the warrant agreements and the Warrants, without the consent of the holders of the Warrants, to cure any
ambiguity, to cure, correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision, or in any other manner that will not materially and adversely affect the interests of holders of outstanding
Warrants. Other amendment provisions shall be as indicated in the Prospectus Supplement. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Enforceability  </B></FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The warrant agent will act solely as the Corporation's agent. The warrant agent will not have any duty or responsibility if the
Corporation defaults under the warrant agreements or the warrant certificates. A </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>Warrant
holder may, without the consent of the warrant agent, enforce by appropriate legal action on its own behalf the holder's right to exercise the holder's Warrants. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation may issue Subscription Receipts, independently or together with other securities. Subscription Receipts will be issued
under one or more subscription receipt agreements. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A
Subscription Receipt is a security of the Corporation that will entitle the holder to receive one Common Share upon the completion of a transaction, typically an acquisition by us of
the assets or securities of another entity. After the offering of Subscription Receipts, the subscription proceeds for the Subscription Receipts are held in escrow by the designated escrow agent,
pending the completion of the transaction. Holders of Subscription Receipts will not have any rights of shareholders of the Corporation. Holders of Subscription Receipts are only entitled to receive
Common Shares upon the surrender of their Subscription Receipts to the escrow agent or to a return of the subscription price for the Subscription Receipts together with any payments in lieu of
interest or other income earned on the subscription proceeds. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selected
provisions of the Subscription Receipts and the subscription receipt agreements are summarized below. This summary is not complete. The statements made in this Prospectus
relating to any subscription receipt agreement and Subscription Receipts to be issued thereunder are summaries of certain anticipated provisions thereof and are subject to, and are qualified in their
entirety by reference to, all provisions of the applicable subscription receipt agreement. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Prospectus Supplement will set forth the following terms relating to the Subscription Receipts being&nbsp;offered: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the designation of the Subscription Receipts;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the aggregate number of Subscription Receipts offered and the offering price;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the terms, conditions and procedures for which the holders of Subscription Receipts will become entitled to receive
Common&nbsp;Shares;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the number of Common Shares that may be obtained upon the conversion of each Subscription Receipt and the period or
periods during which any conversion must&nbsp;occur;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the designation and terms of any other securities with which the Subscription Receipts will be offered, if any, and the
number of Subscription Receipts that will be offered with each&nbsp;security;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the gross proceeds from the sale of such Subscription Receipts, including (if&nbsp;applicable) the terms applicable to
the gross proceeds from the sale of such Subscription Receipts, plus any interest earned&nbsp;thereon;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the material income tax consequences of owning, holding and disposing of such Subscription Receipts; </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether such Subscription Receipts will be listed on any securities exchange;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any terms, procedures and limitations relating to the transferability, exchange or conversion of the Subscription
Receipts;&nbsp;and  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any other material terms and conditions of the Subscription Receipts. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this section, the terms "Corporation" and "TransAlta" refer only to TransAlta Corporation without its subsidiaries through which it
operates. The following description sets forth certain general terms and provisions of the debt securities. The Corporation will provide particular terms and provisions of a series of debt securities
and a description of how the general terms and provisions described below may apply to that series in a Prospectus Supplement. Prospective investors should rely on information in the applicable
Prospectus Supplement if it is different from the following information. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
debt securities will be issued under an indenture (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Indenture</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") dated as of June&nbsp;25, 2002 between TransAlta and The
Bank of New&nbsp;York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New&nbsp;York) as trustee (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Trustee</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). The Indenture is subject to and
governed by the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>U.S.&nbsp;Trust Indenture Act of 1939</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, as amended. The Indenture has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which
this Prospectus is a part and is available as described above under "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Certain Available Information</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". The following is a summary of the Indenture.
Whenever there are references to particular provisions of the
Indenture, those provisions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Indenture. References in parentheses are to section numbers of the&nbsp;Indenture. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation may issue debt securities and incur additional indebtedness other than through the offering of debt securities pursuant to this Prospectus. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> General  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities which may be issued under the Indenture. It provides
that debt securities will be in registered or bearer form, may be issued from time to time in one or more series and may be denominated and payable in U.S.&nbsp;dollars or any other currency.
Material Canadian and United&nbsp;States federal income tax considerations applicable to any debt securities, and special tax considerations applicable to the debt securities denominated in a
currency or currency unit other than Canadian or U.S.&nbsp;dollars, will be described in the Prospectus Supplement relating to the offering of debt securities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Prospectus Supplement will set forth the following terms relating to the debt securities being&nbsp;offered: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the specific designation and any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities; </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the extent and manner, if any, to which payment on or in respect of the debt securities will be senior or will be
subordinated to the prior payment of other liabilities and obligations of&nbsp;TransAlta;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the percentage or percentages of principal amount at which the debt securities will be&nbsp;issued; </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the date or dates on which the principal of (and&nbsp;premium, if any, on) the debt securities will be payable and the
portion (if&nbsp;less than the principal amount) to be payable upon a declaration of acceleration of&nbsp;maturity;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the rate or rates (whether fixed or variable) at which the debt securities will bear interest, if any (or&nbsp;the
manner of calculation thereof) and the date or dates from which such interest will&nbsp;accrue;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the dates on which any interest will be payable and the regular record dates for the payment of interest on debt
securities in registered&nbsp;form;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the place or places where the principal of (and&nbsp;premium, if any) and interest, if any, on the debt securities will
be payable and each office or agency where the debt securities may be presented for registration of transfer or&nbsp;exchange;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the currency or currency unit in which the debt securities are denominated or in which payment of the principal of
(and&nbsp;premium, if any) and interest, if any, on such debt securities will be&nbsp;payable; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether debt securities will be issuable in the form of one or more global securities and if so the identity of the
depository for the global securities;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any mandatory or optional sinking fund provisions;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the period or periods, if any, within which, the price or prices at which, the currency or currency unit in which, and the
terms and conditions upon which, the debt securities may be redeemed or purchased by&nbsp;TransAlta;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the terms and conditions, if any, upon which TransAlta or the purchaser may redeem debt securities prior to maturity and
the price or prices at which and the currency or currency unit in which the debt securities are&nbsp;payable;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any index used to determine the amount of payments of principal of (and&nbsp;premium, if any) or interest, if any, on
the debt securities;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the terms, if any, on which the debt securities may be converted or exchanged for other securities of TransAlta or
other&nbsp;entities;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether and under what circumstances TransAlta will pay additional amounts on the debt securities in respect of certain
taxes (and&nbsp;the terms of any such payment) and, if so, whether TransAlta has the right to redeem the debt securities of any series rather than pay the additional amounts (and&nbsp;terms of any
such&nbsp;right);  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any other terms of the debt securities including covenants and Events of Default which apply solely to a particular series
of debt securities being offered which do not apply generally to the debt securities, or any covenants or Events of Default generally applicable to debt securities which do not apply to a particular
series of debt securities;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether such debt securities will be listed on any securities exchange;  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>whether the debt securities of the series are to be issuable as registered securities, bearer securities (with or without
coupons) or both;&nbsp;and  </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2>
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>&#149;</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>if other than denominations of US$1,000 and any integral multiple thereof, the denominations in which any registered
securities of the series shall be issuable and, if applicable the denomination of any bearer securities (Section&nbsp;3.1). </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the Indenture does not afford the holders the right to tender debt securities to TransAlta for repurchase or provide
for any increase in the rate or rates of interest at which the debt securities will bear interest, in the event TransAlta should become involved in a highly leveraged transaction or in the event of a
change in control of&nbsp;TransAlta. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt
securities may be issued under the Indenture bearing no interest or interest at a rate below the prevailing market rate at the time of issuance, and may be offered and sold at a
discount below their stated principal amount (Section&nbsp;3.1). The Canadian and United&nbsp;States federal income tax consequences and other special considerations applicable to any such
discounted debt securities or other debt securities offered and sold at par which are treated as having been issued at a discount for Canadian and/or United&nbsp;States federal income tax purposes
will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, TransAlta may, without the consent of the holders thereof reopen a previous issue of a series of debt securities and
issue additional debt securities of such&nbsp;series. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Ranking and Other Indebtedness  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise indicated in an applicable Prospectus Supplement, the debt securities will be unsecured obligations and will rank
equally with all of the Corporation's other unsecured and </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>unsubordinated
indebtedness. TransAlta conducts a significant amount of its operations through its subsidiaries. As at September&nbsp;30, 2010, TransAlta's subsidiaries had outstanding
$604&nbsp;million aggregate principal amount of long-term debt (excluding intercompany indebtedness). The debt securities issued under this Prospectus will be structurally subordinated
to all existing and future liabilities, including trade payables and other indebtedness of TransAlta's subsidiaries. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Form, Denominations and Exchange  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities of a series are issuable as registered securities in denominations of US$1,000 and integral multiples of US$1,000 or in
such other denominations as may be set out in the terms of the debt securities of any particular series (Section&nbsp;3.2). The Indenture also provides that debt securities of a series may be
issuable in global form (Section&nbsp;3.1). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Registered
securities of any series will be exchangeable for other registered securities of the same series and of a like aggregate principal amount and tenor of different authorized
denominations (Section&nbsp;3.5). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
applicable Prospectus Supplement may indicate the places to register a transfer of debt securities. Except for certain restrictions set forth in the Indenture, no service charge will
be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of the debt securities, but the Corporation may, in certain instances, require a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charges
payable in connection with these transactions (Section&nbsp;3.5). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation shall not be required to: (i)&nbsp;issue, register the transfer of or exchange debt securities of any series during a period beginning at the opening of business
15&nbsp;days before any selection of debt securities of that series to be redeemed and ending at the close of business on the day of mailing of the relevant notice of redemption;
(ii)&nbsp;register the transfer of or exchange any registered security, or portion thereof, called for redemption, except the unredeemed portion of any registered security being redeemed in part; or
(iii)&nbsp;issue, register the transfer of or exchange any debt securities which have been surrendered for repayment at the option of the holder, except the portion, if any, thereof not to be so
repaid (Section&nbsp;3.5). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under
limited circumstances, the Corporation may issue debt securities in bearer form, in which case the applicable Prospectus Supplement will contain information regarding form,
denomination and exchange of those bearer securities. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Payment  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, payment of principal of and premium, if any, and interest, if any,
on debt securities (other than global securities) will be made at the office or agency of the Trustee, at One Wall Street, New&nbsp;York, New&nbsp;York, 10286, or the Corporation can pay
principal, interest and any premium by (i)&nbsp;cheque, mailed or delivered to the address of the person entitled at the address appearing in the security register of the
Trustee or (ii)&nbsp;wire transfer to an account located in the United&nbsp;States of the person entitled to receive payments (Sections&nbsp;3.7, 10.1 and&nbsp;10.2). </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
otherwise indicated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, payment of any interest will be made to the persons in whose name the debt securities are registered at the close of
business on the day or days specified by the Corporation (Section&nbsp;3.7). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Global Securities  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The registered debt securities of a series may be issued in whole or in part in global form (a&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Global
Security</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and will be registered in the name of and be deposited with a depository (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Depositary</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), or its nominee,
each of which will be identified in the Prospectus Supplement (Section&nbsp;3.1). Unless and until exchanged, in whole or in part, for debt securities in definitive registered form, a Global
Security, may not </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>be
transferred except as a whole by the Depositary for such Global Security to a nominee of the Depositary, by a nominee of the Depositary to the Depositary or another nominee of the Depositary or by
the Depositary or any such nominee to a successor of the Depositary or a nominee of the successor (Section&nbsp;3.5). </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
specific terms of the depository arrangement with respect to any portion of a particular series of debt securities to be represented by a Global Security will be described in the
Prospectus Supplement relating to such series. The Corporation anticipates that the following provisions will apply to all depository arrangements. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon
the issuance of a Global Security, the Depositary therefor or its nominee will credit, on its book entry and registration system, the respective principal amounts of the debt
securities represented by the Global Security to the accounts of such persons having accounts with such Depositary or its nominee ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>participants</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). Such
accounts shall be designated by the underwriters, dealers or agents participating in the distribution of the debt securities or by TransAlta if such debt securities are offered and sold directly by
the Corporation. Ownership of beneficial interests in a Global Security will be limited to participants or persons that may hold beneficial interests through participants. Ownership of beneficial
interests in a Global Security will be shown on, and the transfer of that ownership will be effected only through, records maintained by the Depositary therefor or its nominee (with respect to
interests of participants) or by participants or persons that hold through participants (with respect to interests of persons other than participants). The laws of some states in the
United&nbsp;States may require that certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of such securities in definitive&nbsp;form. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So
long as the Depositary for a Global Security or its nominee is the registered owner of the Global Security, such Depositary or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the
sole owner or holder of the debt securities represented by the Global Security for all purposes under the Indenture. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a Global Security will
not be entitled to have debt securities of the series represented by the Global Security registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of debt securities of
such series in definitive form and will not be considered the owners or holders thereof under the&nbsp;Indenture. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on Global Securities registered in the name of a Depositary or its nominee will be made to the Depositary or its nominee, as the
case may be, as the registered owner of the Global Security representing such debt securities. None of TransAlta, the Trustee or any paying agent for debt securities represented by the Global Security
will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests of the Global Security or for maintaining, supervising
or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation expects that the Depositary for a Global Security or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium or interest, will credit participants' accounts with
payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the Global Security as shown on the records of such Depositary or its nominee. The Corporation
also expects that payments by participants to owners of beneficial interests in a Global Security held through such participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as
is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers registered in "street name", and will be the responsibility of such participants. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
a Depositary for a Global Security representing a particular series of debt securities is at any time unwilling or unable or no longer qualified to continue as depository and a
successor depository is not appointed by TransAlta within 90&nbsp;days, the Corporation will issue debt securities of such series in definitive form in exchange for a Global Security representing
such series of debt securities. Further, if an Event of Default under the Indenture occurs and is continuing, debt securities of a series in definitive form will be printed and delivered. In addition,
the Corporation may at any time and in its sole discretion determine not to have debt securities of a series represented by a Global Security and, in such event, will issue debt </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>securities
of a series in definitive form in exchange for all of the Global Securities representing the series of debt securities (Section&nbsp;3.5). </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Definitions  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indenture contains, among others, definitions substantially to the following effect: </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Attributable Amount</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means with respect to any sale and leaseback transaction (as&nbsp;defined herein), as at the time of determination, the present
value (discounted at the rate of interest set forth or implicit in the terms of such lease, compounded annually) of the total obligations of the lessee for rental payments during the remaining term of
the lease included in such sale and leaseback transaction. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Consolidated Net Tangible Assets</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means all consolidated assets of the Corporation as shown on the most recent audited consolidated balance sheet of
the Corporation, less the aggregate of the following amounts reflected upon such balance&nbsp;sheet: </FONT></P>

<UL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>all
goodwill, deferred assets, trademarks, copyrights and other similar intangible assets;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>to
the extent not already deducted in computing such assets and without duplication, depreciation, depletion, amortization, reserves and any other account
which reflects a decrease in the value of an asset or a periodic allocation of the cost of an&nbsp;asset;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>minority
interests;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>current
liabilities; and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(e)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>assets
created, developed, constructed or acquired with or in respect of which Non-Recourse Debt has been incurred, and any and all receivables,
inventory, equipment, chattel paper, intangibles and other rights or collateral arising from or connected with those assets (including the shares or other ownership interests of a single purpose
entity which holds only such assets and other rights and collateral arising from or connected therewith) and to which recourse of the lender of such Non-Recourse Debt is&nbsp;limited. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Consolidated Shareholders' Equity</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, without duplication, the aggregate amount of shareholders' equity (including, without limitation, common
share capital, preferred share capital, contributed surplus and retained earnings) of the Corporation as shown on the most recent audited consolidated balance sheet of the Corporation, adjusted by the
amount by which common share capital, preferred share capital and contributed surplus has been increased or decreased (as&nbsp;the case may be) from the date of such balance sheet to the relevant
date of determination, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, together with the aggregate principal amount of obligations of the Corporation in respect of Preferred Securities. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Financial Instrument Obligations</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means obligations arising under: </FONT></P>

<UL>
<DL compact>
<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
interest swap agreement, forward rate agreement, floor, cap or collar agreement, futures or options, insurance or other similar agreement or
arrangement, or any combination thereof, entered into or guaranteed by the Corporation where the subject matter of the same is interest rates or the price, value, or amount payable thereunder is
dependent or based upon the interest rates or fluctuations in interest rates in effect from time to time (but, for certainty, shall exclude conventional floating rate&nbsp;debt);
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
currency swap agreement, cross currency agreement, forward agreement, floor, cap or collar agreement, futures or options, insurance or other similar
agreement or arrangement, or any combination thereof entered into or guaranteed by the Corporation where the subject matter of the same is currency exchange rates or the price, value or amount payable
thereunder is dependent or based upon currency exchange rates or fluctuations in currency exchange rates in effect from time to time;&nbsp;and </FONT></DD></DL>
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agreement for the making or taking of any commodity (including natural gas, oil or electricity), any commodity swap agreement, floor, cap or collar
agreement or commodity future or option or other similar agreements or arrangements, or any combination thereof, entered into or guaranteed by the Corporation where the subject matter of the same is
any commodity or the price, value or amount payable thereunder is dependent or based upon the price of any commodity or fluctuations in the price of any&nbsp;commodity; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>to
the extent of the net amount due or accruing due by the Corporation thereunder (determined by marking-to-market the same in accordance with their&nbsp;terms). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Generally Accepted Accounting Principles</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means generally accepted accounting principles which are in effect from time to time in&nbsp;Canada. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Indebtedness</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means all items of indebtedness in respect of any amounts borrowed (including obligations with respect to bankers' acceptances and
contingent reimbursement obligations relating to letters of credit and other financial instruments) and all Purchase Money Obligations which, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, would be recorded in the financial statements as at the date as of which Indebtedness is to be determined, and in any event including, without duplication: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>obligations
secured by any Security Interest existing on property owned subject to such Security Interest, whether or not the obligations secured thereby
shall have been assumed;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>guarantees,
indemnities, endorsements (other than endorsements for collection in the ordinary course of business) or other contingent liabilities in respect
of obligations of another person for indebtedness of that other person in respect of any amounts borrowed by&nbsp;them. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Material Subsidiary</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, at any time, a Subsidiary: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
total assets of which represent more than 10% of the total assets of the Corporation determined on a consolidated basis as shown in the most recent
audited consolidated balance sheet of the Corporation;&nbsp;or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
total revenues of which represent more than 10% of the total revenues of the Corporation determined on a consolidated basis as shown in the consolidated
income statement of the Corporation for the four most recent fiscal quarters of the Corporation. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Non-Recourse Debt</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means any Indebtedness incurred to finance the creation, development, construction or acquisition of assets and any
increases in or extensions, renewals or refundings of any such Indebtedness, provided that the recourse of the lender thereof or any agent, trustee, receiver or other person acting on behalf of the
lender in respect of such Indebtedness or any judgment in respect thereof is limited in all circumstances (other than in respect of false or misleading representations or warranties and customary
indemnities provided with respect to such financings) to the assets created, developed, constructed or acquired in respect of which such Indebtedness has been incurred and to any receivables,
inventory, equipment, chattel paper, intangibles and other rights or collateral arising from or connected with the assets so created, developed, constructed or acquired (including the shares or other
ownership interests of a single purpose entity which holds only such assets and other rights and collateral arising from or connected therewith) and to which the lender has&nbsp;recourse. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Permitted Encumbrance</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means any of the following: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest existing as of the date of the first issuance by the Corporation of debt securities issued pursuant to the Indenture, or arising
thereafter pursuant to contractual commitments entered into prior to such&nbsp;issuance;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest created, incurred or assumed to secure any Purchase Money Obligation;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest created, incurred or assumed to secure any Non-Recourse&nbsp;Debt; </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest in favour of any Wholly-owned Subsidiary;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(e)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest on property of a corporation or its Subsidiaries which Security Interest exists at the time such corporation is merged into, or
amalgamated or consolidated with the Corporation or such property is otherwise directly or indirectly acquired by the Corporation, other than a Security Interest incurred in contemplation of such
merger, amalgamation, consolidation or&nbsp;acquisition;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(f)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest securing any Indebtedness to any bank or banks or other lending institution or institutions incurred in the ordinary course of
business and for the purpose of carrying on the same, repayable on demand or maturing within 12&nbsp;months of the date when such Indebtedness is incurred or the date of any renewal or extension
thereof;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(g)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
Security Interest on or against cash or marketable debt securities pledged to secure Financial Instrument Obligations;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(h)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>certain
Security Interests in respect of liens or other encumbrances, not related to the borrowing of money, incurred or arising by operation of law or in
the ordinary course of&nbsp;business;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(i)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
extension, renewal, alteration or replacement (or&nbsp;successive extensions, renewals, alterations or replacements) in whole or in part, of any
Security Interest referred to in the foregoing clauses&nbsp;(a) through&nbsp;(h) inclusive, provided the extension, renewal, alteration or replacement of such Security Interest is limited to all
or any part of the same property that secured the Security Interest extended, renewed, altered or replaced (plus improvements on such property) and the principal amount of the Indebtedness secured
thereby is not increased;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(j)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
other Security Interest if the aggregate amount of Indebtedness secured pursuant to this clause&nbsp;(j) (together with the Attributable Amount of any
sale and leaseback) does not exceed 20% of Consolidated Net Tangible Assets. </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Preferred Securities</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means securities which on the date of issue thereof by a&nbsp;person: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>have
a term to maturity of more than 30&nbsp;years;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>rank
subordinate to the unsecured and unsubordinated Indebtedness of such person outstanding on such&nbsp;date;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>entitle
such person to defer the payment of interest thereon for more than four years without thereby causing an event of default in respect of such
securities to occur;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>entitle
such person to satisfy the obligation to make payments of deferred interest thereon from the proceeds of the issuance of its&nbsp;shares. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Purchase Money Obligation</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means any monetary obligation created or assumed as part of the purchase price of real or tangible personal property,
whether or not secured, any extensions, renewals, alterations or replacements of any such obligation, provided that the principal amount of such obligation outstanding on the date of such extension,
renewal, alteration or replacement is not increased and further provided that any security given in respect of such obligation shall not extend to any property other than the property acquired in
connection with which such obligation was created or assumed and fixed improvements, if any, erected or constructed thereon. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Security Interest</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means any mortgage, charge, pledge, lien, encumbrance, assignment by way of security, title retention agreement or other security
interest whatsoever, howsoever created or arising, whether absolute or contingent, fixed or floating, perfected or not, which secures payment or performance of an&nbsp;obligation. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>Subsidiary</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means, in relation to a person: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
corporation of which at least a majority of the outstanding shares having by the terms thereof ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of
directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether at the time shares of any other class or classes of such corporation might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency,
unless the contingency has occurred and then only for as long as it continues) is at the time directly, indirectly or beneficially owned or controlled by the person or one or more of its Subsidiaries,
or the person and one or more of its Subsidiaries;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
partnership of which the person or one or more of its Subsidiaries, or the person and one or more of its Subsidiaries: (i)&nbsp;directly, indirectly
or beneficially own or control more than 50% of the income, capital, beneficial or ownership interests (however designated) thereof; and (ii)&nbsp;is a general partner, in the case of a limited
partnership, or is a partner that has authority to bind the partnership, in all other cases;&nbsp;or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>any
other person of which at least a majority of the income, capital, beneficial or ownership interests (however designated) are at the time directly,
indirectly or beneficially owned or controlled by the first mentioned person or one or more of its Subsidiaries, or the first mentioned person and one or more of its Subsidiaries. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>Wholly-owned Subsidiary</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means any Subsidiary that the Corporation directly or indirectly beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding shares having by
the terms thereof ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors of such Subsidiary or owns, directly or indirectly, 100% of the income, capital, beneficial or ownership interests
(however designated) thereof. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Covenants  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indenture contains covenants substantially to the following effect: </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><I> Negative Pledge  </I></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So long as any debt securities remain outstanding the Corporation and its Subsidiaries will not create, assume or otherwise have
outstanding any Security Interest, except for Permitted Encumbrances, on or over its or their respective assets (present or future) in respect of any Indebtedness of any person unless, in the opinion
of legal counsel to the Corporation or the Trustee, the obligations of the Corporation in respect of all debt securities then outstanding shall be secured equally and rateably therewith
(Section&nbsp;10.12). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><I> Restriction on Sales and Leasebacks  </I></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, enter into any sale and leaseback transaction unless the Corporation
and its Subsidiaries comply with this restrictive covenant. A "sale and leaseback transaction" generally is an arrangement between the Corporation or any Subsidiary and a bank, insurance company or
other lender or investor where the Corporation or any Subsidiary lease real or personal property which was or will be sold by the Corporation or any Subsidiary to that lender or investor. The
Corporation can comply with this restrictive covenant if it meets either of the following conditions: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
sale and leaseback transaction is entered into prior to, concurrently with or within 270&nbsp;days after the acquisition, the completion of
construction (including any improvements on an existing property) or the commencement of commercial operations of the property;&nbsp;or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
Corporation or its Subsidiaries could otherwise grant a Security Interest on the property as a Permitted Encumbrance described in
"&#151;&nbsp;Negative Pledge" (Section&nbsp;10.10). </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><I> Mergers, Consolidations, Amalgamations and&nbsp;Sale of Assets  </I></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation will not enter into any transaction whereby all or substantially all of its undertaking, property and assets would
become the property of any other person (the&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Successor</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), whether by reorganization, consolidation, amalgamation, arrangement, merger, transfer,
sale, or otherwise, unless: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
Successor expressly assumes all of the covenants and obligations of the Corporation under the Indenture and the transaction otherwise meets all of the
requirements of the&nbsp;Indenture;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>the
entity formed by or continuing from such consolidation or amalgamation or into which the Corporation is merged or with which the Corporation enters into
such arrangement or the person which acquires or leases all or substantially all of the Corporation's properties and assets is organized and existing under the laws of the United&nbsp;States, any
state thereof or the District of Columbia or the laws of Canada or any province thereof;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>immediately
before and after giving effect to such transaction, no event of default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become
an event of default, shall have happened and be continuing (Section&nbsp;8.1). </FONT></DD></DL>
</UL>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If,
as a result of any such transaction, any of the properties or assets of the Corporation or its Subsidiaries become subject to a Security Interest, then, unless such Security Interest
could be created pursuant to the Indenture provisions described under "Negative Pledge" above without equally and rateably securing debt securities, the Corporation, simultaneously with or prior to
such transaction, will cause any debt securities of the Corporation then outstanding to be secured equally and rateably with or prior to the Indebtedness secured by such Security Interest
(Section&nbsp;8.4). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition to the above conditions, such transaction will, to the satisfaction of the Trustee, substantially preserve and not impair any of the rights and powers of the Trustee or of
the security holders. Also, no condition or event will exist as to the Corporation (at&nbsp;the time of such transaction) or the Successor (immediately after such transaction) and after giving full
effect thereto or immediately after the Successor will become liable to pay the principal monies, premium, if any, interest and other monies due or which may become due hereunder, which constitutes or
would constitute an Event of Default under the&nbsp;Indenture. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Payment of Additional Amounts  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise specified in an applicable Prospectus Supplement, TransAlta will, subject to the exceptions and limitations set forth
below, pay to the holder of any debt security who is a non-resident of Canada under the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Income Tax&nbsp;Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (Canada) such additional
amounts as may be necessary so that every net payment on such debt security, after deduction or withholding by TransAlta or any of its paying agents for or on account of any present or future tax,
assessment or other governmental charge (including penalties, interest and other liabilities related thereto) imposed by the government of Canada (or&nbsp;any political subdivision or taxing
authority thereof or therein) (collectively, "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Canadian Taxes</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") upon or as a result of such payment, will not be less than the amount provided in such
debt security or in such coupon to be then due and payable (and&nbsp;TransAlta will remit the full amount withheld to the relevant authority in accordance with applicable law). However, TransAlta
will not be required to make any payment of additional amounts: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(a)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>to
any person in respect of whom such taxes are required to be withheld or deducted as a result of such person not dealing at arm's length with TransAlta
(within the meaning of the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Income Tax&nbsp;Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;(Canada));
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(b)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>to
any person by reason of such person being connected with Canada (otherwise than merely by holding or ownership of any series of debt securities or
receiving any payments or exercising any rights thereunder), including without limitation a non-resident insurer who carries on an insurance business in Canada and in a country other
than&nbsp;Canada; </FONT></DD></DL>
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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(c)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>for
or on account of any tax, assessment or other governmental charge which would not have been so imposed but for: (i)&nbsp;the presentation by the
holder of such debt security or coupon for payment on a date more than 30&nbsp;days after the date on which such payment became due and payable or the date on which payment thereof is duly provided
for, whichever occurs later; or (ii)&nbsp;the holder's failure to comply with any certification, identification, information, documentation or other reporting requirements if compliance is required
by law, regulation, administrative practice or an applicable treaty as a precondition to exemption from or a reduction in the rate of deduction or withholding of; any such taxes, assessment
or&nbsp;charge;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(d)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>for
or on account of any estate, inheritance, gift, sales, transfer, personal property tax or any similar tax, assessment or other governmental charge;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(e)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>for
or on account of any tax, assessment or other governmental charge required to be withheld by any paying agent from any payment to a person on a debt
security if such payment can be made to such person without such withholding by at least one other paying agent the identity of which is provided to such&nbsp;person;
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(f)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>for
or on account of any tax, assessment or other governmental charge which is payable otherwise than by withholding from a payment on a debt
security;&nbsp;or
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>(g)</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>for
any combination of items&nbsp;(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)&nbsp;and&nbsp;(f); </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>nor
will additional amounts be paid with respect to any payment on a debt security to a holder who is a fiduciary or partnership or other than the sole beneficial owner of such payment to the extent
such payment would be required by the laws of Canada (or&nbsp;any political subdivision thereof) to be included in the income for Canadian federal income tax purposes of a beneficiary or settlor
with respect to such fiduciary or a member of such partnership or a beneficial owner who would not have been entitled to payment of the additional amounts had such beneficiary, settlor, member or
beneficial owner been the holder of such debt security (Section&nbsp;10.5). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation will furnish to the holders of the debt securities, within 30&nbsp;days after the date of the payment of any Canadian Taxes is due under applicable law, certified
copies of tax receipts or other documents evidencing such&nbsp;payment. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wherever
in the Indenture there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of principal (and&nbsp;premium, if any), interest or any other amount payable under or with respect to a debt
security, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of additional amounts to the extent that, in such context additional amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof
(Section&nbsp;10.5). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Redemption  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If and to the extent specified in an applicable Prospectus Supplement, the debt securities of a series will be subject to redemption at
the time or times specified therein, at a redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date fixed for redemption, upon the giving of a
notice. Notice of redemption of the debt securities of such series will be given once not more than 60&nbsp;nor less than 30&nbsp;days prior to the date fixed for redemption and will specify the
date fixed for redemption (Section&nbsp;11.4). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Provision of Financial Information  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TransAlta will file with the Trustee, within 15&nbsp;days after it files them with the SEC, copies of its annual report and of the
information, documents and other reports (or&nbsp;copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the SEC may by rules and regulations prescribe) which TransAlta is required to file with the SEC
pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or&nbsp;15(d) of the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act. Notwithstanding that TransAlta may not be required to remain subject to the reporting requirements of Section&nbsp;13
or&nbsp;15(d) of the U.S.&nbsp;Exchange Act </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>or
otherwise report on an annual and quarterly basis on forms provided for such annual and quarterly reporting pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC, TransAlta will continue to
provide the Trustee (a)&nbsp;within 140&nbsp;days after the end of each fiscal year, the information required to be contained in annual reports on Form&nbsp;20-F or
Form&nbsp;40-F as applicable (or&nbsp;any successor form); and (b)&nbsp;within 60&nbsp;days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year, the
information required to be contained in reports on Form&nbsp;6-K (or&nbsp;any successor form), which, regardless of applicable requirements shall, at a minimum, consist of such
information required to be provided in quarterly reports under the laws of Canada or any province thereof to security holders of a corporation with securities listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange,
whether or not TransAlta has any of its securities listed on such exchange. Such information will be prepared in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements and Canadian GAAP
(Section&nbsp;7.5). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Events of Default  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise specified in the Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular series of debt securities, the following events are
defined in the Indenture as "Events of Default" with respect to debt securities of any series: (a)&nbsp;the failure of the Corporation to pay when due the principal of or premium (if&nbsp;any) on
any debt securities; (b)&nbsp;the failure of the Corporation, continuing for 30&nbsp;days, to pay any interest due on any debt securities; (c)&nbsp;the breach or violation of any covenant or
condition (other than as referred to in (a)&nbsp;and (b)&nbsp;above), which continues for a period of 60&nbsp;days after notice from the Trustee or from holders of at least 25% in principal
amount of all outstanding debt securities of any series affected thereby (or&nbsp;such longer period as may be agreed to by the Trustee); (d)&nbsp;the failure of the Corporation or any Subsidiary
to pay when due (after giving effect to any applicable grace periods) any amount owing in respect of any Indebtedness other than Non-Recourse Debt, of the Corporation or any Subsidiary
otherwise defaults in connection with such Indebtedness, and if such Indebtedness has not matured it shall have been accelerated, provided that the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness is
in excess of the greater of US$75&nbsp;million and 3% of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity; (e)&nbsp;the taking or entry of certain judgments or decrees against the Corporation or any Material
Subsidiary for the payment of money in excess of the greater of US$75&nbsp;million and 3% of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity, in the aggregate, if the Corporation or any such Material Subsidiary,
as the case may be, fails to file an appeal or, if the
Corporation or such Material Subsidiary, as the case may be does file an appeal, that judgment or decree is not and does not remain vacated, discharged or stayed as provided in the Indenture;
(f)&nbsp;certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization involving the Corporation or a Material Subsidiary; or (g)&nbsp;any other Event of Default provided with respect to debt
securities of that&nbsp;series. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
an Event of Default occurs and is continuing with respect to any series of debt securities, then and in every such case the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate
principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of such affected series may, subject to any subordination provisions thereof; declare the entire principal amount (or, if the debt securities of
that series are original issue discount debt securities, such portion of the principal amount as may be specified in the terms of that series) of all debt securities of such series and all interest
thereon to be immediately due and payable. However, at any time after a declaration of acceleration with respect to any series of debt securities has been made, but before a judgment or decree for
payment of the money due has been obtained, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series, by written notice to the Corporation and the Trustee under
certain circumstances (which include payment or deposit with the Trustee of outstanding principal, premium and interest, unless the Prospectus Supplement applicable to an issue of debt securities
otherwise provides), may rescind and annul such acceleration (Section&nbsp;5.2). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reference
is made to the Prospectus Supplement relating to each series of debt securities which are original issue discount securities for the particular provisions relating to
acceleration of the maturity of a portion of the principal amount of such original issue discount securities upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and the continuation hereof. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Indenture provides that, subject to the duty of the Trustee during default to act with the required standard of care, the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of its
rights and powers under the Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders, unless such holders shall have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity (Section&nbsp;6.2). Subject to
such provisions for indemnification of the Trustee and certain other limitations set forth in the Indenture, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of all
series affected by an Event of Default shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or power
conferred on the Trustee, with respect to the debt securities of all series affected by such Event of Default (Section&nbsp;5.12). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No
holder of a debt security of any series will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or a Trustee, or for any
other remedy thereunder, unless (a)&nbsp;such holder has previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the debt securities of such series affected
by such Event of Default, (b)&nbsp;the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of such series
affected by such Event of Default have made written request, and such holder or holders have offered reasonable indemnity, to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as Trustee, and (c)&nbsp;the
Trustee has failed to institute such proceeding, and has not received from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of such series affected by such
Event of Default a direction inconsistent with such request, within 60&nbsp;days after such notice, request and offer (Section&nbsp;5.7). However, such limitations do not apply to a suit
instituted by the holder of a debt security for the enforcement of payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on such debt security on or after the applicable due date specified in such
debt security (Section&nbsp;5.8). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Corporation will be required to furnish to the Trustee annually a statement by certain of its officers as to whether or not the Corporation, to the best of their knowledge, is in
compliance with all conditions and covenants of the Indenture and, if not, specifying all such known defaults (Section&nbsp;10.4). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Modification and Waiver  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Modifications and amendments of the Indenture may be made by the Corporation and the Trustee with the consent of the holders of a
majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series issued under the Indenture affected by such modification or amendment; provided, however, that no such modification or
amendment may, without the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of such affected series: (1)&nbsp;change the stated maturity of the principal of; or any instalment of interest, if
any, on any debt security; (2)&nbsp;reduce the principal amount of; or the premium, if any, or the rate of interest, if any, on any debt security; (3)&nbsp;change the place of payment;
(4)&nbsp;change the currency or currency unit of payment of principal of (or&nbsp;premium, if any) or interest, if any, on any debt security; (5)&nbsp;impair the right to institute suit for the
enforcement of any payment on or with respect to any debt security; (6)&nbsp;adversely affect any right to convert or exchange any debt security; (7)&nbsp;reduce the percentage of principal amount
of outstanding debt securities of such series, the consent of the holders of which is required for modification or amendment of the applicable Indenture or for waiver of compliance with certain
provisions of the Indenture or for waiver of certain defaults; (8)&nbsp;reduce the voting or quorum requirements relating to meetings of holders of debt securities; or (9)&nbsp;modify any
provisions of the Indenture relating to the modification and amendment of the Indenture or the waiver of past defaults or covenants except as otherwise specified in the Indenture (Section&nbsp;9.2).
In addition, any amendment to, or waiver of; the provisions of the Indenture relating to subordination that adversely affects the rights of the holders of debt securities will require the consent of
holders of at least 75% in aggregate principal amount of such debt securities then outstanding. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series may on behalf of the holders of all debt securities of that series waive, insofar as that
series is concerned, compliance by the Corporation with certain restrictive provisions of the Indenture (Section&nbsp;10.13). The </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>holders
of a majority in principal amount of outstanding debt securities of any series may waive any past default under the Indenture with respect to that series, except a default in the payment of
the principal of (or&nbsp;premium, if any) and interest, if any, on any debt security of that series or in respect of a provision which under the Indenture cannot be modified or amended without the
consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of that series (Section&nbsp;5.13). The Indenture or the debt securities may be amended or supplemented, without the consent of any holder of
debt securities, to cure any ambiguity or inconsistency or to make any change that does not have an adverse effect on the rights of any holder of debt securities (Section&nbsp;9.1). </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Defeasance  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indenture provides that, at its option, TransAlta will be discharged from any and all obligations in respect of the outstanding
debt securities of any series upon irrevocable deposit with the Trustee, in trust, of money and/or government securities which will provide money in an amount sufficient in the opinion of a nationally
recognized firm of independent chartered accountants to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and each instalment of interest, if any, on the outstanding debt securities of such series
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Defeasance</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") (except with respect to the authentication, transfer, exchange or replacement of debt securities or the maintenance of a place of payment
and certain other obligations set forth in the Indenture). Such trust may only be established if among other things (1)&nbsp;TransAlta has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel in the
United&nbsp;States stating that (a)&nbsp;TransAlta has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling, or (b)&nbsp;since the date of execution of the
Indenture, there has been a change in the applicable United&nbsp;States federal income tax law, in either case to the effect that the holders of the outstanding debt securities of such series will
not recognize income, gain or loss for United&nbsp;States federal income tax purposes as a result of such Defeasance and will be subject to United&nbsp;States federal income tax on the same
amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Defeasance had not occurred; (2)&nbsp;TransAlta has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel in Canada or
a ruling from the Canada Revenue Agency ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>CRA</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") to the effect that the holders of such outstanding debt securities of such series will not recognize
income, gain or loss for Canadian federal, provincial or territorial income or other tax purposes as a result of such Defeasance and will be subject to Canadian federal or provincial income and other
tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case had such Defeasance not occurred (and&nbsp;for the purposes of such opinion, such Canadian counsel shall
assume that holders of the outstanding debt securities of such series include holders who are not resident in Canada); (3)&nbsp;no Event of Default or event that, with the passing of time or the
giving of notice, or both, shall constitute an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit; (4)&nbsp;TransAlta is not an "insolvent person" within the meaning
of the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (Canada); (5)&nbsp;TransAlta has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that such deposit
shall not cause the Trustee or the trust so created to be subject to the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>United&nbsp;States Investment Company Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> of 1940, as amended; and
(6)&nbsp;other
customary conditions precedent are satisfied, TransAlta may exercise its Defeasance option notwithstanding its prior exercise of its Covenant Defeasance option described in the following paragraph if
TransAlta meets the conditions described in the preceding sentence at the time TransAlta exercises the Defeasance option. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Indenture provides that, at its option, unless and until TransAlta has exercised its Defeasance option described in the preceding paragraph, TransAlta may omit to comply with
covenants, including the covenants described above under the heading "Covenants", and such omission shall not be deemed to be an Event of Default under the Indenture and the outstanding debt
securities upon irrevocable deposit with the Trustee, in trust, of money and/or government securities which will provide money in an amount sufficient in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of
independent chartered accountants to pay the principal of and premium, if any, and each instalment of interest, if any, on the outstanding debt securities ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Covenant
Defeasance</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). If TransAlta exercises its Covenant Defeasance option, the obligations under the Indenture other than with respect to such covenants and the Events of Default
other than with respect to such covenants shall remain in full force and effect. Such trust may only be established if, among other </FONT></P>

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(1)&nbsp;TransAlta has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel in the United&nbsp;States to the effect that the holders of the outstanding debt securities will not recognize income,
gain or loss for United&nbsp;States federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to United&nbsp;States federal income tax on the same amounts, in the
same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred; (2)&nbsp;TransAlta has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel in Canada or a
ruling from the CRA to the effect that the holders of such outstanding debt securities will not recognize income, gain or loss for Canadian federal, provincial or territorial income or other tax
purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to Canadian federal or provincial income and other tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have
been the case had such Covenant Defeasance not occurred (and&nbsp;for the purposes of such opinion, such Canadian counsel shall assume that holders of the outstanding debt securities include holders
who are not resident in Canada); (3)&nbsp;no Event of Default or event that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, shall constitute an Event of Default shall have occurred and
be continuing on the date of such deposit; (4)&nbsp;TransAlta is not an "insolvent person" within the meaning of the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>
(Canada); (5)&nbsp;TransAlta has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that such deposit shall not cause the Trustee or the trust so created to be subject to the </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>United&nbsp;States Investment Company
Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> of 1940, as amended; and (6)&nbsp;other customary conditions precedent are satisfied (Article&nbsp;14). </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Consent to Jurisdiction and Service  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under the Indenture, TransAlta irrevocably appoints CT Corporation System, 111&nbsp;Eighth Avenue, 13<SUP>th</SUP>&nbsp;Floor,
New&nbsp;York, New&nbsp;York 10011, as its authorized agent for service of process in any suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to the debt securities or the Indenture and
for actions brought under federal or state securities laws in any federal or state court located in the City of New&nbsp;York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction (Section&nbsp;1.13). </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Governing Law  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The debt securities and the Indenture will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New&nbsp;York. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We issued the following Securities during the 12-month period prior to the date of this
Prospectus: </FONT></P>

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<DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>1.</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>on
November&nbsp;5, 2009, we issued 18,656,800&nbsp;common shares for aggregate consideration of approximately $412.5&nbsp;million;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>2.</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>on
November&nbsp;18, 2009, we completed an offering of US$500&nbsp;million senior notes maturing in 2015 and bearing an interest rate of
4.75%;&nbsp;and
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT style='font-family:times;margin-bottom:-11pt;'><FONT SIZE=2>3.</FONT></DT><DD style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>on
March&nbsp;12, 2010, we completed our offering of US$300&nbsp;million senior notes maturing in 2040 and bearing an interest rate of&nbsp;6.50%. </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For
additional information on previously issued Securities, see our consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2009 and our unaudited consolidated
financial statements as at and for the three and nine month periods ended September&nbsp;30, 2010, all of which have been incorporated by reference herein. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
have not issued any First Preferred Shares, Warrants or Subscription Receipts during the 12-month period prior to the date of this Prospectus. </FONT></P>

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set forth certain trading information for our Common Shares during the periods indicated as reported by the TSX and the NYSE. For additional trading information relating to our Common Shares, see
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<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Common Share<BR>
Price ($) Low </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Volume </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>2009</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>September</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.22</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.61</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>13,392,244</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>October</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.05</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.10</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>12,836,564</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>November</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.23</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.04</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19,249,898</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>December</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>23.65</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.51</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>15,714,132</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-top:12pt;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>2010</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>January</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>23.98</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.06</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>12,926,828</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>February</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>24.00</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.62</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>10,623,554</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>March</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>23.35</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.00</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19,248,855</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>April</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.93</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.54</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>17,663,924</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>May</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.09</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.55</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>16,062,435</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>June</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.67</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.60</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>17,881,262</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>July</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.12</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.70</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>9,290,865</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>August</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.50</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.26</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>14,098,678</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>September</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.05</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.20</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>16,199,764</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>October</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.24</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.31</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>11,286,417</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>November (1-17)</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.19</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.12</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>10,582,503</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TH COLSPAN=8 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>NYSE </B></FONT></TH>
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Price (US$) High </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Common Share<BR>
Price (US$) Low </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
<TH COLSPAN=2 ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;border-bottom:solid #000000 1.0pt;"><FONT SIZE=1><B>Volume </B></FONT></TH>
<TH style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=1>&nbsp;</FONT></TH>
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<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>2009</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>September</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.73</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>18.71</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>852,979</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>October</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.31</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>18.61</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>839,229</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>November</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.23</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>18.55</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>689,140</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>December</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.72</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.34</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>816,653</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-top:12pt;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>2010</B></FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>January</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>23.30</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.63</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>783,952</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>February</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>23.02</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.99</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1,111,778</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>March</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.87</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.03</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>892,880</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>April</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>22.92</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.27</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>934,805</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>May</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.80</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>17.60</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1,404,494</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>June</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.21</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>18.45</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1,420,998</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>July</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.44</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>18.44</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1,031,087</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>August</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.18</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.32</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>1,171,515</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>September</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.56</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>20.08</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>977,756</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="White" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>October</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.83</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.82</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>875,074</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#CCEEFF" VALIGN="TOP">
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><p style="font-family:times;margin-left:10pt;text-indent:-10pt;"><FONT SIZE=2> </FONT><FONT SIZE=2>November (1-17)</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>21.10</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>19.91</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN="RIGHT" VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>581,718</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="BOTTOM" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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NAME="dg41302_certain_income_tax_considerations"> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain Canadian federal income tax consequences to an investor who is a resident of
Canada of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of any Securities offered thereunder. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe certain Canadian federal income tax consequences to an investor who is a non-resident of Canada acquiring any Securities
offered thereunder, including whether the payments of dividends on Common Shares or First Preferred Shares or payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on debt securities will be subject to
Canadian non-resident withholding&nbsp;tax. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
applicable Prospectus Supplement will also describe certain United&nbsp;States federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of any Securities
offered thereunder by an initial investor who is a United&nbsp;States person (within the meaning of the United&nbsp;States Internal Revenue Code), including, to the extent applicable any such
consequences relating to debt securities payable in a currency other than the U.S.&nbsp;dollars, issued at an original issue discount for United&nbsp;States federal income tax purposes or
containing early redemption provisions or other special&nbsp;items. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="dg41302_plan_of_distribution"> </A>
<A NAME="toc_dg41302_4"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation may sell the Securities to or through underwriters or dealers and also may sell the Securities directly to purchasers
pursuant to applicable statutory exemptions or through&nbsp;agents. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
distribution of the Securities of any series may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price or prices or at non-fixed prices. If offered
on a non-fixed price basis the Securities may be offered at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices or at prices to be negotiated
with purchasers, in which case the compensation payable to an underwriter, dealer or agent in connection with any such sale will be the amount, if any, by which the aggregate price paid for the
Securities by the purchasers exceeds the gross proceeds paid by the underwriter, dealer or agent to us and the price at which the Securities will be offered and sold may vary as between purchasers
during the distribution period. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
connection with the sale of the Securities, underwriters may receive compensation from the Corporation or from purchasers of the Securities for whom they may act as agents in the form
of concessions or commissions. Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the Securities may be deemed to be underwriters and any commissions received by them from the
Corporation and any profit on the resale of the Securities by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions. </FONT></P>


<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Prospectus Supplement relating to each series of the Securities will also set forth the terms of the offering of the Securities, including to the extent applicable, the initial
offering price, the proceeds to the Corporation, the underwriting concessions or commissions, and any other discounts or concessions to be allowed or re-allowed to dealers. Underwriters
with respect to each series sold to or through underwriters will be named in the Prospectus Supplement relating to such&nbsp;series. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
connection with any offering of Securities, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the
Securities at a level above that which otherwise might prevail on the open market. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any&nbsp;time. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under
agreements which may be entered into by the Corporation, underwriters, dealers and agents who participate in the distribution of the Securities may be entitled to indemnification
by the Corporation against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the securities legislation of each of the provinces of Canada or under the U.S.&nbsp;Securities&nbsp;Act. </FONT></P>

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relating to a series of Securities, the Securities (other than Common Shares) will not be listed on any securities exchange. Certain broker dealers may make a market in the Securities, but will not be
obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given that any broker dealer will make a market in the Securities of any series or as to the
liquidity of the trading market, if any, for the Securities of any&nbsp;series. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prospective purchasers of the Securities should consider carefully the risk factors and the other information contained and
incorporated by reference in this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement before purchasing the Securities offered hereby. Information regarding the risks affecting the Corporation and its
business is provided in the documents incorporated by reference in this Prospectus, including the Annual MD&amp;A under the heading "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Risk Factors</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Risk Management</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>", the Annual Information Form under the heading "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Risk Factors</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and the management's
discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations as at and for the three and nine month periods ended September&nbsp;30, 2010 under the heading "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>2010
Outlook</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". See "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Documents Incorporated by&nbsp;Reference</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless otherwise specified in the Prospectus Supplement relating to the Securities, certain legal matters relating to Canadian law in
connection with the offering of Securities will be passed upon for the Corporation by McCarthy T&eacute;trault&nbsp;LLP, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and certain legal matters relating to
United&nbsp;States law in connection with the offering of Securities will be passed upon for the Corporation by Latham&nbsp;&amp; Watkins&nbsp;LLP, New&nbsp;York, New&nbsp;York. In addition,
certain legal matters in connection with any offering of Securities will be passed upon for any underwriters, dealers or agents by counsel to be designated at the time of the offering by such
underwriters, dealers or agents with respect to matters of Canadian and United&nbsp;States&nbsp;law. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  EXPERTS    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The audited comparative consolidated financial statements of the Corporation as at December&nbsp;31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of
the years in the three year period ended December&nbsp;31, 2009, the notes thereto, and the auditor's report on management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting as of December&nbsp;31, 2009 have been incorporated by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the reports of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young&nbsp;LLP, Chartered
Accountants, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and&nbsp;auditing. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The partners and associates of McCarthy T&eacute;trault&nbsp;LLP and Latham&nbsp;&amp; Watkins&nbsp;LLP as a group
beneficially own, directly or indirectly, less than 1% of any class of securities of the Corporation. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>  DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT    <BR>    </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following documents have been filed with the SEC either separately or as exhibits to the registration statement on
Form&nbsp;F-10 of which this Prospectus forms&nbsp;a part: the documents listed herein under "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Documents Incorporated by Reference</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Certain Available Information</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"; the consent of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young&nbsp;LLP, Chartered Accountants; certain powers of attorney; the Rights Plan
Agreement; and appointment of agent for service of process and undertaking on Form&nbsp;F-X. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Corporation is a corporation existing under the laws of Canada, and the majority of its assets and operations are located, and the
majority of its revenues are derived, outside the United&nbsp;States. The Corporation has appointed its U.S.&nbsp;subsidiary TransAlta Centralia Generation&nbsp;LLC, Centralia, Washington, as
its agent to receive service of process in the United&nbsp;States in connection with any investigations or administrative proceeding conducted by the SEC and any civil suit or action brought against
or involving the Corporation in a United&nbsp;States court arising from any offering made under this Prospectus. However, it may not be possible for investors to enforce outside the
United&nbsp;States judgments against the Corporation obtained in the United&nbsp;States in any such actions, including actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the
United&nbsp;States federal and state securities laws. In addition, certain of the directors and officers of the Corporation are residents of Canada or other jurisdictions outside of the
United&nbsp;States, and all or a substantial portion of the assets of those directors and officers are or may be located outside the United&nbsp;States. As a result, it may not be possible for
investors to effect service of process within the United&nbsp;States upon those persons, or to enforce against them judgments obtained in United&nbsp;States courts, including judgments predicated
upon the civil liability provisions of United&nbsp;States federal and state securities&nbsp;laws. </FONT></P>

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<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Interests of Experts" in the Annual Information Form dated
February&nbsp;24, 2010 which is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;F-10 and&nbsp;related base shelf prospectus of TransAlta Corporation
(the&nbsp;"Corporation"), relating to the registration of Common Shares, First Preferred Shares, Warrants to purchase Common Shares, First Preferred Shares or other securities, Subscription
Receipts, each of which, once purchased, entitle the holder to receive upon satisfaction of certain release conditions, and for no additional consideration, one Common Share, or Debt Securities, up to
an aggregate initial offering price of US$1,000,000,000 filed with the United&nbsp;States Securities and Exchange Commission on November&nbsp;18, 2010 (the&nbsp;"Prospectus") and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February&nbsp;23, 2010 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2009 and
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December&nbsp;31, 2009 included in the Corporation's Annual Report to Shareholders, filed with the United&nbsp;States
Securities and Exchange Commission. </FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We
also consent to the use, through incorporation by reference, in the above mentioned Prospectus of our report to the Board of Directors of the Corporation with respect to the
Reconciliation to United&nbsp;States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as at December&nbsp;31, 2009 and 2008 and for each of the years in the three year period ended December&nbsp;31,
2009. Our report is dated February&nbsp;23,&nbsp;2010. </FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=4><B>US$<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;% Senior Notes due 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>
TransAlta Corporation  </B></FONT></P>

<P style="font-family:times;text-align:justify"><FONT SIZE=4><B> &nbsp;<BR><BR>  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=4><B> PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER" style="font-family:times;"><FONT SIZE=5><B>BofA Merrill Lynch<BR>
Citigroup<BR>
HSBC  </B></FONT></P>

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