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Exhibit 99.1

 

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news release

Encana reports on the election of directors voting results from the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Calgary, Alberta (May 2, 2017) TSX, NYSE: ECA

The following matter was voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Encana Corporation (the “Corporation”) held on May 2, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta. Each of the matters is described in greater detail in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and 2017 Proxy Statement dated March 23, 2017.

 

1. Election of Directors

By resolution passed via ballot, the following 10 nominees were appointed as Directors of the Corporation to serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed. The results of the ballot were as follows:

 

Name of Nominee

    

Votes For

    

Percent

    

Votes Withheld

    

Percent

    

Peter A. Dea

     535,096,388      99.12%      4,761,912      0.88%   

Fred J. Fowler

     526,182,537      97.47%      13,675,763      2.53%   

Howard J. Mayson

     536,778,320      99.43%      3,079,980      0.57%   

Lee A. McIntire

     524,559,330      97.17%      15,298,970      2.83%   

Margaret A. McKenzie

     523,577,985      96.98%      16,280,435      3.02%   

Suzanne P. Nimocks

     524,412,409      97.14%      15,445,679      2.86%   

Brian G. Shaw

     536,984,231      99.47%      2,873,737      0.53%   

Douglas J. Suttles

     537,166,485      99.50%      2,691,815      0.50%   

Bruce G. Waterman

     524,983,845      97.24%      14,874,123      2.76%   

Clayton H. Woitas

     526,447,416      97.52%      13,410,552      2.48%   

Encana Corporation

Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on developing its strong portfolio of resource plays, held directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates. Encana common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ECA.

Further information on Encana Corporation is available on the company’s website, www.encana.com, or by contacting:

 

 

Encana Corporation

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Investor contact:

Brendan McCracken

Vice-President, Investor Relations

(403) 645-2978

 

Patti Posadowski

Sr. Advisor, Investor Relations

(403) 645-2252

  

Media contact:

Simon Scott

Vice-President, Communications

(403) 645-2526

 

Jay Averill

Director, Media Relations

(403) 645-4747

    SOURCE: Encana Corporation

  

Encana Corporation

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