8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 18, 2018Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) 

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Canada	001-01342	98-0355078
(State or other jurisdictionof incorporation)	(CommissionFile Number)	(IRS EmployerIdentification No.)

7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta,Canada, T2C 4X9

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (403) 319-7000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 

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ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Declares Dividend

On December 18, 2018, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share on the Company’s outstanding common shares. The dividend is payable on January 28, 2019 to holders of record at the close of business on December 28, 2018.

A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated December 18, 2018, announcing dividend declaration.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: December 18, 2018

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
By:	/s/ Jeffrey Ellis
	Name:	Jeffrey Ellis
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated December 18, 2018, announcing dividend declaration.

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Release:            December 18, 2018

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited declares dividend

Calgary, AB – The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.650 per share on the outstanding Common Shares.

The dividend is payable on January 28, 2019 to holders of record at the close of business on December 28, 2018, and is an “eligible” dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial/territorial legislation.

About Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR

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