CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

NOTE 9                CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Partnership distributed $0.94 and $1.88 per common unit, respectively (June 30, 2016 — $0.89 and $1.78 per common unit) for a total of $68 million and $135 million, respectively (June 30, 2016 - $60 million and $119 million).

The distribution paid to our General Partner during the three months ended June 30, 2017 for its effective two percent general partner interest was $1 million along with an IDR payment of $2 million for a total distribution of $3 million (June 30, 2016 - $1 million for the effective two percent interest and a $1 million IDR payment).

The distribution paid to our General Partner during the six months ended June 30, 2017 for its effective two percent general partner interest was $2 million along with an IDR payment of $4 million for a total distribution of $6 million (June 30, 2016 - $2 million for the effective two percent interest and a $2 million IDR payment).