EX-8.2 3 d822515dex82.htm EX-8.2 EX-8.2

Exhibit 8.2

 

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December 5, 2019

 

1847432 Alberta ULC

500 Centre Street SE

Calgary, AB T2P 2S5

  

 

Hand Delivered

 

Re:

1847432 Alberta ULC Form S-4 Registration Statement - Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations

We have acted as Canadian tax counsel to Encana Corporation (“Encana”), a Canadian corporation, and 1847432 Alberta ULC (“184Co”), an Alberta unlimited liability corporation, in connection with certain Canadian federal income tax aspects of the Reorganization as defined and described in the Arrangement and Reorganization Agreement dated as of October 31, 2019 (“Agreement”) among Encana and 184Co, pursuant to which, among other things, (i) holders of common shares of Encana will ultimately exchange their common shares of Encana for shares of common stock of Ovintiv Inc. (“Ovintiv”), as successor by amalgamation to 184Co, (ii) Encana will convert to an unlimited liability company, and (ii) the jurisdiction of Ovintiv’s incorporation will be changed from Canada to the State of Delaware, United States of America. At your request, we are rendering this opinion concerning certain Canadian federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization (as defined in the Agreement).

This opinion is being delivered in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4 (“Registration Statement”) filed by 184Co with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain Canadian federal income tax aspects of the Reorganization as defined therein, and will appear as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.

In rendering our opinion, we have reviewed the Registration Statement and such other documents and information, and have made such other investigations, as we have considered necessary or relevant for purposes of rendering our opinion. In our examination, we have assumed, without independent verification, (i) the authenticity of original documents, (ii) the accuracy of copies and the genuineness of signatures, (iii) that the execution and delivery by each party to a document and the performance by such party of its obligations thereunder have been authorized by all necessary measures and do not violate or result in a breach of or default under such party’s certificate or instrument of formation and by-laws or the laws of such party’s jurisdiction of organization, (iv) that each agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter

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thereof, (v) that the parties to each agreement have complied, and will comply, with all of their respective covenants, agreements and undertakings contained therein, (vi) that the transactions provided for by each agreement were and will be carried out in accordance with their terms, and (vii) the statements concerning the Reorganization provided in the Registration Statement (including, without limitation, their respective exhibits) are true, correct and complete and will remain true, correct and complete at all times up to and including the Effective Time. In addition, in rendering our opinion, we have relied upon, without independent verification, facts and representations that have been provided or made to us by you and your agents which we assume are, and will continue to be, true, correct and complete.

The opinion set forth below is based on the Income Tax Act (Canada), as amended, the regulations thereunder, all specific proposals to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada) publicly announced by or on behalf of the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof, and our understanding of the current published administrative practices and assessing policies of the Canada Revenue Agency. Each of these authorities is subject to change, and such changes could apply retroactively. Any changes in law or the facts regarding the Reorganization, or any inaccuracy in the facts or representations on which we relied, could affect the continuing validity of the opinion set forth below. We assume no responsibility to inform you of any such changes or inaccuracy that may occur or come to our attention. We express our opinion below only as to those matters specifically provided below and no opinion should be inferred as to tax consequences under any provincial or foreign law, or with respect to other areas of Canadian federal taxation.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and subject to the limitations and qualifications set forth herein and in the Registration Statement (including those under the heading “Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations” therein), the discussion set forth under the heading “Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the Registration Statement, insofar as it expresses conclusions as to the application of Canadian federal income tax law, is our opinion.

We are furnishing this opinion in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement and this opinion is not to be relied upon for any other purpose without our prior written consent. We hereby consent to the filing of the opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to our name in the Registration Statement.

Yours very truly,

/s/ FELESKY FLYNN LLP

FELESKY FLYNN LLP

 

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