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

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - May 02, 2017) - (TSX: ECA) (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.

SOURCE: Encana Corporation

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