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1 Powering human development Power

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3 Tracing the future helped by our wide range of solutions. Power consumption by the global population is ever-growing; in part because of the demographic growth, the industrialization and the increase in the quality of life of emerging countries. The context of the growing energy demand is more complicated than ever. Greenhouse gas reduction, modernization of networks, introduction of electrical vehicles; Canada started meeting the significant challenges posed by these issues. In Canada, our firm has been an active player in the power sector for several decades. We offer a complete range of engineering, project management and environmental solutions based on a one-stop approach. Through its multidisciplinary staff, WSP meets project challenges by applying best practices designed to achieve optimal results. We provide services to clients in the private as well as the public sectors, including utility companies, private sector power developers and contractors and manufacturers and governments. When it comes to renewable power, WSP will consider all potential contributions to sustainability. We have extensive knowledge and insights into assessing power sources and the challenges of connecting generation resources to the electrical grid. Taking a pragmatic approach, WSP s professional teams provide quantifiable benefits at every stage of the project cycle. Our teams use high-tech tools to develop optimal, flexible and customised project solutions. Our track record includes projects of varying size and complexity in all power sectors, both in Canada and abroad. 01

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5 At WSP, we facilitate the procedures for the generation and transmission of energy, from its source to the communities, in a safe, sustainable, and efficient manner. Energy is now, more than ever, critical to modern society. From heating of our residences to the functioning of firms and the electrification of means of transportation, everything we use and consummate leads to the growth of the energy demand. Our professionals bring solutions to complex energy issues that are caused by the energy transition. How we source, process and use power, including accessibility to affordable and clean power, is a topic of growing importance today. At WSP, we consider all potential contributions to sustainability, using our extensive knowledge in assessing power sources, power management, and potential challenges of connecting generation resources to the electrical grid. Thanks to more than 200 professionals in the power sector working across Canada, WSP could successfully complete thousands of projects, both for our private and public clients. What makes us the choice for projects in the power sector is our capacity to innovate, our established experience and our wide range of services. Thousands of energy projects successfully completed in Canada. Left page: Beauly-Denny Overhead Transmission Line, Scotland 03

6 The passion of our experts for what they do! Experts who stand out. 04

7 03 04 Our services Feasibility Studies Project Resource Assessment Technology Evaluation Preliminary & Detailed Engineering Owner s Engineer Third-Party Due Diligence Project Management (EPCM) Construction Supervision Environmental Assessments & Permitting Quality assurance/inspection Our practice areas Transmission & Distribution Hydropower Wind Power Water Engineering & Geotechnical Dam Safety & Water Retention Structures Solar Power Biopower & Thermal Nuclear Power Hydrometry and Bathymetry 01 / Weir PK 110,3, SEBJ, James Bay, QC; 02 / Magpie Hydroelectric Station, Hydromega Services Inc., QC; 03 / Arnprior Solar Farm, Sullivan & Son Ltd., ON, (photo courtesy of EnXco); 04 / Combined wind / diesel project, Diavik Diamond Mine, N.W.T. (photo courtesy of the Diavik Diamond Mine). 05

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9 Taking a pragmatic approach, WSP s professional teams provide quantifiable benefits at every stage of the project cycle. Thanks to its high level of expertise and state-of-the-art tools, WSP can develop optimal, versatile, and tailored solutions. Left page: St-Philemon Wind Farm, Quebec 07

10 WSP is one of the world s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, project managers, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design and program management professionals. We design and deliver lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Environment, Geomatics, Mining, Power and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 7,500 talented people across Canada and 36,000 globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come. wsp.com power-canada@wsp.com 2017 WSP Canada Inc. All rights reserved. TM is a trademark of WSP Global Inc.