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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated November 1, 2006
Commission file number 0-21080
 
ENBRIDGE INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Canada   None
(State or other jurisdiction   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)    
3000, 425 – 1st Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3L8

(Address of principal executive offices and postal code)
(403) 231-3900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
[Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
                         
 
  Form 20-F   o       Form 40-F   þ    
[Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934].
                         
 
  Yes   o       No   þ    
THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-13456, 333-97305 AND 333-6436), FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 33-77022) AND FORM F-10 (FILE NO. 333-122526) OF ENBRIDGE INC. AND TO BE PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
 
 

 


 

The following document is being submitted herewith:
  Press Release dated November 1, 2006.
  Interim Report to Shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
             
 
      ENBRIDGE INC.    
 
      (Registrant)    
 
           
Date: November 1, 2006
  By:   /s/ “Alison T. Love”
 
Alison T. Love
   
 
      Vice President & Corporate Secretary    

 


 

(ENBRIDGE LOGO)
NEWS RELEASE
Enbridge reports nine-month earnings of $444.3 million
Highlights
    Adjusted operating earnings for the third quarter increase 25% to $92.3 million
 
    Adjusted operating earnings for the nine months increase 12% to $420.5 million
 
    Ownership interest in EEP increases with US$250 million investment
 
    Construction continues on Athabasca lateral pipelines and terminals
 
    Construction commences on the Southern Access pipeline expansion
CALGARY, Alberta, November , 2006 — “Enbridge delivered a 12% increase in adjusted earnings per common share in the first nine months of 2006,” said Patrick D. Daniel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. “In light of this strong earnings performance we expect full year 2006 adjusted operating earnings to be within our previously noted $1.65 to $1.75 per share range.” Mr. Daniel concluded. “This continued earnings growth, combined with our new infrastructure projects already under construction and the many other attractive opportunities currently under development, will create value for customers and shareholders.”
On October 31, 2006, the Enbridge Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends of $0.2875 per common share and $0.34375 per Series A Preferred Share. Both dividends are payable on December 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2006.
Earnings applicable to common shareholders were $444.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, or $1.31 per share, compared with $382.0 million or $1.13 per share in 2005. The $62.3 million increase in earnings was attributed to strong performances from the Enbridge crude oil mainline system and the Aux Sable natural gas fractionation facility as well as $48.9 million from the revaluation of future income tax balances due to tax rate reductions. These positive factors were partially offset by a lower contribution from the gas distribution utility, as weather in the Ontario market area was significantly warmer than normal.
Earnings applicable to common shareholders were $95.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, or $0.28 per share, compared with $67.8 million, or $0.20 per share in 2005. The Aux Sable natural gas fractionation facility and Enbridge Energy Partners contributed to the $27.7 million increase in earnings. In contrast, two severe hurricanes in 2005 weakened the earnings contribution from the natural gas gathering and transmission assets in the Gulf of Mexico in the prior year.

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Consolidated Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Liquids Pipelines
    68.1       61.6       203.0       168.2  
Gas Pipelines
    15.1       9.9       47.0       46.9  
Sponsored Investments
    21.9       11.4       65.3       44.3  
Gas Distribution and Services
    (11.4 )     (20.8 )     108.6       109.9  
International
    21.1       21.0       64.2       59.6  
Corporate
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (43.8 )     (46.9 )
 
 
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
 
Significant operating factors affecting consolidated earnings in 2006 included the following:
  Enbridge crude oil mainline system earnings were higher primarily due to lower oil loss costs, higher earnings from Terrace and the Incentive Tolling Settlement (ITS).
  Enbridge Energy Partners earnings have increased significantly with higher crude oil throughput, strong margins and increased volumes in the natural gas gathering and processing businesses.
  Aux Sable has experienced strong natural gas processing margins throughout the year and earnings under the upside sharing agreement were recorded in the third quarter.

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Non-GAAP Measures
This news release contains references to adjusted operating earnings, which represent earnings applicable to common shareholders adjusted for non-operating factors. This is not a measure that has a standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and is not considered a GAAP measure. Therefore, this measure may not be comparable with a similar measure presented by other issuers. Management believes that the presentation of adjusted operating earnings provides useful information to investors and shareholders as it provides increased predictive value and performance trends.
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
GAAP earnings as reported
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
Non-operating factors and variances as per table below
    (3.2 )     6.1       (23.8 )     (7.5 )
         
Adjusted Operating Earnings
    92.3       73.9       420.5       374.5  
 
Adjusted Operating Earnings per Common Share
    0.27       0.22       1.24       1.11  
 
Significant after-tax non-operating factors and variances affecting consolidated earnings were as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Sponsored Investments
                               
Dilution gain on EEP unit issuance
                      4.6  
EEP non-cash derivative fair value gains/(losses)
    2.7       (5.9 )     5.1       (5.9 )
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                6.0        
Gas Distribution and Services
                               
Colder/(warmer) than normal weather affecting EGD
    0.5       (0.2 )     (30.2 )     1.5  
Dilution gain in Noverco (Gaz Metro unit issuance)
                      7.3  
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                28.9        
Corporate
                               
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                14.0        
         
Total significant after-tax non-operating factors and variances increasing/(decreasing) earnings
    3.2       (6.1 )     23.8       7.5  
 
The Company has foreign currency denominated earnings, primarily from U.S. based operations and investments, as well as its Euro investment in CLH. The Company uses long-term derivative contracts to economically hedge a significant portion of the cash distributions from these long-term investments. However, this does not eliminate the GAAP earnings volatility caused by exchange rate differences. During nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company received foreign currency denominated cash distributions and settled associated hedge transactions resulting in $13.8 million (2005 — $9.9 million) of incremental cash flows, which were not included in reported earnings.

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Liquids Pipelines
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Enbridge System
    49.0       45.4       149.9       123.8  
Athabasca System
    14.0       13.1       40.1       36.8  
Spearhead Pipeline
    0.4       (0.2 )     3.1       (0.8 )
Olympic Pipeline
    2.2             4.8        
NW System
    1.5       2.0       4.1       5.7  
Feeder Pipelines and Other
    1.0       1.3       1.0       2.7  
 
 
    68.1       61.6       203.0       168.2  
 
  The Enbridge System reflected higher earnings from a number of factors including lower oil losses, favourable ITS performance and, within Terrace, lower taxes, higher toll revenues and the impact of higher volumes generating surcharge revenue.
  Athabasca System earnings continued to grow as infrastructure additions contributed positively, but were partially offset by higher operating expenses.
  Spearhead Pipeline commenced commercial operations in early March, 2006. While volumes have remained strong and consistent with the prior months, third quarter earnings were negatively impacted by the timing of operating costs.
  Olympic Pipeline was acquired effective February 1, 2006 and is performing as expected.
Gas Pipelines
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Alliance Pipeline US
    7.8       8.0       22.3       24.4  
Vector Pipeline
    2.5       3.6       9.3       11.6  
Enbridge Offshore Pipelines
    4.8       (1.7 )     15.4       10.9  
 
 
    15.1       9.9       47.0       46.9  
 
  Alliance Pipeline US earnings were lower in 2006 primarily due to the stronger Canadian dollar.
  Vector Pipeline earnings were also impacted by the stronger Canadian dollar and higher operating costs in the second and third quarters of 2006 due to scheduled integrity inspections required by the regulator within the first six years of operation.
  Enbridge Offshore Pipelines earnings were negatively impacted by two severe hurricanes in the third quarter of the prior year. Volumes have returned to pre-hurricane levels in 2006, however, the stronger Canadian dollar, among other factors, has also reduced earnings.

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Sponsored Investments
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Enbridge Income Fund (EIF)
    9.8       9.1       27.8       25.8  
Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP)
    12.1       2.3       31.5       13.9  
Dilution gains in EEP
                      4.6  
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                6.0        
 
 
    21.9       11.4       65.3       44.3  
 
  EIF’s contribution was comparable with the prior year and reflected modest growth at EIF.
  EEP’s 2006 results improved significantly, despite the stronger Canadian dollar, and reflected considerably higher liquids throughput on the Lakehead System, higher margins and increased volumes in the natural gas gathering and processing businesses in addition to a higher Enbridge ownership interest. The nine months of 2006 also included $5.1 million (net to Enbridge) of unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment (gain of $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2006 and a loss of $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2005).
  EEP issued partnership units in the first quarter of 2005 and because Enbridge did not fully participate in these offerings, dilution gains resulted. While new units were issued by EEP in the third quarter of 2006, no dilution gains resulted as Enbridge participated in the offering, increasing Enbridge’s ownership interest in EEP from 10.9% to 16.6%.

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Gas Distribution and Services
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD)
    (27.8 )     (32.9 )     25.4       55.4  
Noverco
    (3.9 )     1.9       11.2       21.7  
CustomerWorks/ECS
    5.7       6.6       16.0       18.9  
Other Gas Distribution
    (1.2 )     (1.0 )     4.1       4.9  
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick
    2.8       1.8       7.1       3.8  
Gas Services
    (0.9 )     (0.8 )     (1.2 )     (0.9 )
Aux Sable
    14.9       2.4       16.1       6.2  
Other
    (1.0 )     1.2       1.0       (0.1 )
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                28.9        
         
 
    (11.4 )     (20.8 )     108.6       109.9  
 
  EGD’s distribution volumes and earnings in 2006 were impacted by warmer weather in Ontario which reduced earnings by $30.2 million, whereas weather was colder than normal and increased earnings by $1.5 million in the prior year. Weather in the third quarter did not significantly impact earnings in either year.
  EGD earnings were also reduced by a lower rate of return on common equity, partially offset by a higher rate base. These factors had a more pronounced effect in the first quarter given it is a high volume distribution period.
  EGD’s earnings are also affected by variances from the forecast cost of service, including operating and maintenance costs. EGD’s costs can vary from quarter to quarter due to many factors including weather, project timelines and the timing of operating and capital expenditures. This provided a slight positive earnings effect in the second and third quarters of 2006.
  Noverco earnings were lower in the third quarter as the prior year included a future income tax recovery stemming from the receipt of a significant cash dividend. In addition, the first quarter of the prior year included a $7.3 million dilution gain from a Gaz Metro LP unit issuance in which Noverco did not participate.
  Aux Sable entered into an output arrangement effective January 1, 2006, that substantially eliminates all negative earnings variability. Aux Sable now receives a fixed annual fee and upside sharing above a certain margin level measured on an annual basis. Fractionation margins have been positive throughout 2006, and in the third quarter, earnings were recorded under the upside sharing agreement that met the accounting criteria for contingent revenue recognition.
International
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
CLH
    14.5       14.2       42.5       39.8  
OCENSA/CITCol
    8.4       8.2       24.7       24.4  
Other
    (1.8 )     (1.4 )     (3.0 )     (4.6 )
 
 
    21.1       21.0       64.2       59.6  
 
  The Company’s international investments continued to show strong performance with no significant variances to note.

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Corporate
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Corporate
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (57.8 )     (46.9 )
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                14.0        
         
 
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (43.8 )     (46.9 )
 
The increase in Corporate costs was primarily due to higher interest expense as a portion of the Company’s floating rate debt was repaid through the issuance of long-term fixed rate debt.
Conference Call
Enbridge will hold a conference call on November 1, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Mountain time) to discuss the third quarter 2006 results. The call can be accessed at 1-866-825-3209 using the access code of 73025323, and will be audio webcast live at www.enbridge.com/investor. An audio replay will be available shortly thereafter at 1-888-286-8010 using the access code 56311641; in addition, the webcast replay and transcript will be available on the website, later in the day.
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, which contain additional notes and disclosures, are available on the Enbridge website.
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America and internationally. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the United States, the world’s longest crude oil and liquids pipeline system. The Company also has international operations and a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada’s largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 4,600 people, primarily in Canada, the United States and South America. Enbridge’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States under the symbol ENB. Information about Enbridge is available on the Company’s website at www.enbridge.com.
Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate”, “expect”, “project”, “estimate”, “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Enbridge believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, weather, economic conditions and commodity prices. You can find a discussion of those risks and uncertainties in our Canadian securities filings and American SEC filings. While Enbridge makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws and regulations, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
     
Enbridge Contacts:
   
Media
  Investment Community
Jim Rennie
  Bob Rahn
(403) 231-3931
  (403) 231-7398
E-mail: jim.rennie@enbridge.com
  E-mail: bob.rahn@enbridge.com

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ENBRIDGE INC.
HIGHLIGHTS
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   September 30,   September 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders
                               
Liquids Pipelines
    68.1       61.6       203.0       168.2  
Gas Pipelines
    15.1       9.9       47.0       46.9  
Sponsored Investments
    21.9       11.4       65.3       44.3  
Gas Distribution and Services
    (11.4 )     (20.8 )     108.6       109.9  
International
    21.1       21.0       64.2       59.6  
Corporate
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (43.8 )     (46.9 )
         
 
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
 
 
                               
Cash Flow Data
                               
 
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities
    224.8       251.3       802.3       916.1  
Cash provided by operating activities
    (39.4 )     (98.9 )     1,152.3       922.3  
Expenditures on property, plant and equipment
    269.8       141.5       662.4       341.0  
Acquisitions and long-term investments
    291.9       28.6       448.2       148.5  
Common share dividends
    100.6       86.9       302.0       260.7  
 
Per Share Information
                               
 
Earnings per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.31       1.13  
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.12  
Dividends per Common Share
    0.2875       0.2500       0.8625       0.7500  
         
Shares Outstanding (millions)
                               
 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
                    339.6       337.2  
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
                    342.9       340.7  
 
 
                               
Operating
                               
 
Liquids Pipelines1
                               
Deliveries (thousands of barrels per day)
    2,155       1,908       2,121       1,979  
Barrel miles (billions)
    194       168       579       513  
Average haul (miles)
    981       959       1,000       949  
Gas Pipelines — Average Daily Throughput Volume (millions of cubic feet per day)
                               
Alliance Pipeline US
    1,513       1,556       1,595       1,600  
Vector Pipeline
    879       982       1,014       1,018  
Enbridge Offshore Pipelines
    2,265       1,809       2,190       2,285  
Gas Distribution and Services2
                               
Volumes (billion cubic feet)
    45       45       285       309  
Number of active customers (thousands)
    1,829       1,782       1,829       1,782  
Degree day deficiency3
                               
Actual
    85       23       2,190       2,476  
Forecast based on normal weather
    58       60       2,498       2,500  
 
1.   Liquids Pipelines operating highlights include the statistics of the 16.6% owned Lakehead System and other wholly-owned liquid pipeline operations, excluding Spearhead Pipeline and Olympic Pipeline.
 
2.   Gas Distribution and Services volumes and the number of active customers are derived from the aggregate system supply and direct purchase gas supply arrangements.
 
3.   Degree-day deficiency is a measure of coldness which is indicative of volumetric requirements of natural gas utilized for heating purposes. It is calculated by accumulating for each day in the period the total number of degrees each day by which the daily mean temperature falls below 18 degrees Celsius. The figures given are those accumulated in the Greater Toronto Area.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Revenues
                               
Commodity sales
    1,645.0       1,142.1       6,141.5       4,108.0  
Transportation
    453.5       430.7       1,515.7       1,439.3  
Energy services
    86.4       84.3       201.6       238.0  
         
 
    2,184.9       1,657.1       7,858.8       5,785.3  
         
Expenses
                               
Commodity costs
    1,562.4       1,076.9       5,850.0       3,789.9  
Operating and administrative
    256.6       267.4       759.9       782.0  
Depreciation and amortization
    145.4       141.2       437.6       427.5  
         
 
    1,964.4       1,485.5       7047.5       4,999.4  
 
 
    220.5       171.6       811.3       785.9  
 
                               
Income from Equity Investments
    35.9       3.8       134.0       72.6  
Other Investment Income
    19.8       17.3       36.8       71.3  
Interest Expense
    (142.2 )     (133.0 )     (417.3 )     (402.4 )
 
 
    134.0       59.7       564.8       527.4  
Income Taxes
    (36.8 )     9.8       (115.4 )     (140.3 )
 
Earnings
    97.2       69.5       449.4       387.1  
Preferred Share Dividends
    (1.7 )     (1.7 )     (5.1 )     (5.1 )
 
Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
 
 
                               
Earnings Per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.31       1.13  
 
 
                               
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.12  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
                 
    Nine months ended
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,
    2006   2005
 
Retained Earnings at Beginning of Period
    2,098.2       1,840.9  
Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders
    444.3       382.0  
Common Share Dividends
    (302.0 )     (260.7 )
Dividends Paid to Reciprocal Shareholder
    9.1       8.1  
Dividend Reclassification Adjustment
          51.2  
     
Retained Earnings at End of Period
    2,249.6       2,021.5  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Cash Provided By Operating Activities
                               
Earnings
    97.2       69.5       449.4       387.1  
Depreciation and amortization
    145.4       141.2       437.6       427.5  
Equity earnings less than/(in excess of) cash distributions
    (20.2 )     82.8       (63.0 )     61.3  
Gain on reduction of ownership interest
                      (15.6 )
Future income taxes
    (4.6 )     (44.5 )     (52.7 )     40.5  
Other
    7.0       2.3       31.0       15.3  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (264.2 )     (350.2 )     350.0       6.2  
         
 
    (39.4 )     (98.9 )     1,152.3       922.3  
         
Investing Activities
                               
Acquisitions
          (28.3 )     (101.4 )     (86.4 )
Long-term investments
    (291.9 )     (0.3 )     (346.8 )     (62.1 )
Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (269.8 )     (141.5 )     (662.4 )     (341.0 )
Affiliate loans
          0.5       28.0       (0.1 )
Change in construction payable
    0.8       (2.1 )     (13.5 )     (2.4 )
         
 
    (560.9 )     (171.7 )     (1,096.1 )     (492.0 )
         
Financing Activities
                               
Net change in short-term borrowings and short-term debt
    456.7       377.2       (96.5 )     (332.6 )
Net change in non-recourse short-term debt of joint ventures
    (9.7 )     (6.5 )     (5.2 )     5.4  
Long-term debt issues
    300.0             800.0       620.1  
Long-term debt repayments
                (400.0 )     (396.9 )
Non-recourse long-term debt issued by joint ventures
                2.8       6.8  
Non-recourse long-term debt repaid by joint ventures
          (2.4 )     (29.7 )     (54.8 )
Changes in non-controlling interests
    (5.5 )     7.4       (25.4 )     (4.5 )
Common shares issued
    10.5       7.5       49.0       46.9  
Preferred share dividends
    (1.7 )     (1.7 )     (5.1 )     (5.1 )
Common share dividends
    (100.6 )     (86.9 )     (302.0 )     (260.7 )
         
 
    649.7       294.6       (12.1 )     (375.4 )
         
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    49.4       24.0       44.1       54.9  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    148.6       136.4       153.9       105.5  
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    198.0       160.4       198.0       160.4  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars)   2006     2005  
 
Assets
               
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    198.0       153.9  
Accounts receivable and other
    1,595.9       1,900.3  
Inventory
    910.1       1,021.4  
     
 
    2,704.0       3,075.6  
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
    10,723.1       10,466.6  
Long-Term Investments
    2,187.2       1,842.8  
Receivable from Affiliate
    149.4       177.0  
Deferred Amounts and Other Assets
    998.0       894.2  
Intangible Assets
    238.7       252.6  
Goodwill
    391.8       367.2  
Future Income Taxes
    197.8       134.9  
     
 
    17,590.0       17,210.9  
 
 
               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
Short-term borrowings
    642.3       1,074.8  
Accounts payable and other
    1,620.3       1,624.8  
Interest payable
    85.7       81.7  
Current maturities and short-term debt
    331.5       401.2  
Current portion of non-recourse long-term debt
    57.8       68.2  
 
 
    2,737.6       3,250.7  
Long-Term Debt
    7,048.8       6,279.1  
Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt
    1,565.9       1,619.9  
Other Long-Term Liabilities
    83.6       91.7  
Future Income Taxes
    1,023.4       1,009.0  
Non-Controlling Interests
    695.6       691.0  
     
 
    13,154.9       12,941.4  
 
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Share capital
               
Preferred shares
    125.0       125.0  
Common shares
    2,399.7       2,343.8  
Contributed surplus
    14.0       10.0  
Retained earnings
    2,249.6       2,098.2  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (217.5 )     (171.8 )
Reciprocal shareholding
    (135.7 )     (135.7 )
     
 
    4,435.1       4,269.5  
 
 
    17,590.0       17,210.9  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Three months ended September 30, 2006
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
 
Revenues
    254.7       87.2       60.8       1,778.4       3.8             2,184.9  
Commodity costs
                      (1,562.4 )                 (1,562.4 )
Operating and administrative
    (93.7 )     (24.6 )     (13.4 )     (113.5 )     (4.7 )     (6.7 )     (256.6 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (35.8 )     (23.5 )     (17.5 )     (66.7 )     (0.3 )     (1.6 )     (145.4 )
               
 
    125.2       39.1       29.9       35.8       (1.2 )     (8.3 )     220.5  
Investment and other income
    1.6       2.3       20.2       (6.0 )     23.8       13.8       55.7  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (24.8 )     (18.0 )     (14.7 )     (48.9 )           (37.5 )     (143.9 )
Income taxes
    (33.9 )     (8.3 )     (13.5 )     7.7       (1.5 )     12.7       (36.8 )
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    68.1       15.1       21.9       (11.4 )     21.1       (19.3 )     95.5  
 
Three months ended September 30, 2005
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    222.8       83.9       63.3       1,284.3       2.8             1,657.1  
Commodity costs
                      (1,076.9 )                 (1,076.9 )
Operating and administrative
    (76.8 )     (25.7 )     (15.4 )     (139.5 )     (3.6 )     (6.4 )     (267.4 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (37.0 )     (21.9 )     (17.8 )     (62.7 )     (0.2 )     (1.6 )     (141.2 )
               
 
    109.0       36.3       30.1       5.2       (1.0 )     (8.0 )     171.6  
Investment and other income
    0.8       0.3       0.4       (4.4 )     23.3       0.7       21.1  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (24.5 )     (19.9 )     (15.2 )     (44.6 )           (30.5 )     (134.7 )
Income taxes
    (23.7 )     (6.8 )     (3.9 )     23.0       (1.3 )     22.5       9.8  
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    61.6       9.9       11.4       (20.8 )     21.0       (15.3 )     67.8  
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2006
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    748.6       260.3       186.2       6,654.6       9.1             7,858.8  
Commodity costs
                      (5,850.0 )                 (5,850.0 )
Operating and administrative
    (263.7 )     (71.7 )     (46.3 )     (352.4 )     (12.5 )     (13.3 )     (759.9 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (114.5 )     (65.9 )     (53.5 )     (198.8 )     (0.7 )     (4.2 )     (437.6 )
               
 
    370.4       122.7       86.4       253.4       (4.1 )     (17.5 )     811.3  
Investment and other income
    1.6       8.3       46.1       19.7       75.9       19.2       170.8  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (75.6 )     (55.3 )     (44.7 )     (143.7 )           (103.1 )     (422.4 )
Income taxes
    (93.4 )     (28.7 )     (22.5 )     (20.8 )     (7.6 )     57.6       (115.4 )
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    203.0       47.0       65.3       108.6       64.2       (43.8 )     444.3  
 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2005
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    648.7       278.7       185.3       4,664.3       8.3             5,785.3  
Commodity costs
                      (3,789.9 )                 (3,789.9 )
Operating and administrative
    (228.0 )     (70.0 )     (43.5 )     (413.5 )     (11.7 )     (15.3 )     (782.0 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (110.7 )     (70.0 )     (53.2 )     (188.3 )     (0.8 )     (4.5 )     (427.5 )
               
 
    310.0       138.7       88.6       272.6       (4.2 )     (19.8 )     785.9  
Investment and other income
    (0.4 )     1.6       31.2       20.8       66.2       24.5       143.9  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (73.0 )     (62.6 )     (46.5 )     (131.9 )           (93.5 )     (407.5 )
Income taxes
    (68.4 )     (30.8 )     (29.0 )     (51.6 )     (2.4 )     41.9       (140.3 )
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    168.2       46.9       44.3       109.9       59.6       (46.9 )     382.0  
 

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Enbridge Inc.
Management’s Discussion & Analysis
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis, dated October 31, 2006, should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Enbridge Inc. as at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and the Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the Company’s 2005 Annual Report.
Consolidated Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Liquids Pipelines
    68.1       61.6       203.0       168.2  
Gas Pipelines
    15.1       9.9       47.0       46.9  
Sponsored Investments
    21.9       11.4       65.3       44.3  
Gas Distribution and Services
    (11.4 )     (20.8 )     108.6       109.9  
International
    21.1       21.0       64.2       59.6  
Corporate
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (43.8 )     (46.9 )
 
 
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
 
Earnings applicable to common shareholders were $444.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, or $1.31 per share, compared with $382.0 million or $1.13 per share in 2005. The $62.3 million increase in earnings was attributed to strong performances from the Enbridge crude oil mainline system and the Aux Sable natural gas fractionation facility, as well as $48.9 million from the revaluation of future income tax balances due to tax rate reductions. These positive factors were partially offset by a lower contribution from the gas distribution utility, as weather in the Ontario market area was significantly warmer than normal.
Earnings applicable to common shareholders were $95.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, or $0.28 per share, compared with $67.8 million, or $0.20 per share in 2005. The Aux Sable natural gas fractionation facility and Enbridge Energy Partners contributed to the $27.7 million increase in earnings. In contrast, two severe hurricanes in 2005 weakened the earnings contribution from the natural gas gathering and transmission assets in the Gulf of Mexico in the prior year.
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain information provided in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) constitutes forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate”, “expect”, “project”, “estimate”, “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Enbridge believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, weather, economic conditions and commodity prices. You can find a discussion of those risks and uncertainties in our Canadian securities filings and American SEC filings. While Enbridge makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws and regulations, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Significant after-tax non-operating factors and variances affecting consolidated earnings were as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Sponsored Investments
                               
Dilution gain on EEP unit issuance
                      4.6  
EEP non-cash derivative fair value gains/(losses)
    2.7       (5.9 )     5.1       (5.9 )
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                6.0        
Gas Distribution and Services
                               
Colder/(warmer) than normal weather affecting EGD
    0.5       (0.2 )     (30.2 )     1.5  
Dilution gain in Noverco (Gaz Metro unit issuance)
                      7.3  
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                28.9        
Corporate
                               
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                14.0        
 
Total significant after-tax non-operating factors and variances increasing/(decreasing) earnings
    3.2       (6.1 )     23.8       7.5  
 
Significant operating factors affecting consolidated earnings in 2006 included the following:
  Enbridge crude oil mainline system earnings were higher primarily due to lower oil loss costs, higher earnings from Terrace and the Incentive Tolling Settlement (ITS).
 
  Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP) earnings have increased significantly with higher crude oil throughput, strong margins and increased volumes in the natural gas gathering and processing businesses.
 
  Aux Sable has experienced strong natural gas processing margins throughout the year and earnings under the upside sharing agreement were recorded in the third quarter.
The Company has foreign currency denominated earnings, primarily from U.S. based operations and investments, as well as its Euro investment in CLH. The Company uses long-term derivative contracts to economically hedge a significant portion of the cash distributions from these long-term investments. However, this does not eliminate the GAAP earnings volatility caused by exchange rate differences. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company received foreign currency denominated cash distributions and settled associated hedge transactions resulting in $13.8 million (2005 — $9.9 million) of incremental cash flows, which was not included in reported earnings.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Liquids Pipelines — Progress on Organic Growth Projects
The Liquids Pipelines strategy focuses on meeting the needs of Western Canadian oil producers by providing market access for the projected increases in Alberta oil sands production. This strategy includes continuing to develop Alberta oil sands infrastructure, enhancing producer access to diluent and providing increased access to new and traditional markets. The Company continued to advance these objectives throughout the third quarter of 2006.
Waupisoo Pipeline
The $400 million Waupisoo Pipeline Project continues to progress with a targeted in-service date of June 2008. Enbridge had filed an application for regulatory approval with the Alberta Energy & Utilities Board and is awaiting a decision. The previously announced diluent line has been separated from the regulatory filing in order to expedite the crude oil line, which is needed earlier. Enbridge will continue

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discussions with all interested parties regarding a diluent line, with construction and an in-service date to be determined at a later date.
Athabasca Pipeline Expansion and Related Lateral Projects
Construction of the Surmont laterals and facilities is complete and awaiting first production, which is expected in early 2007. The other Athabasca Pipeline projects, including the Long Lake laterals and additional pumping facilities, are expected to be completed at the end of 2006 or early in 2007.
Southern Access Mainline Expansion
During the first quarter of 2006, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an Offer of Settlement with respect to tolls for the U.S. segment of the Southern Access Expansion. The Settlement allows the Lakehead System, the portion of the mainline owned by EEP in the United States, to recover the costs associated with the Expansion through a surcharge in addition to existing base rates. The surcharge will be a transparent cost-of-service-based tariff mechanism that EEP will adjust each year to actual costs and throughput.
The first phase of the Southern Access Expansion project in Canada has been expedited and is now expected to add approximately 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) of capacity by the end of 2006, rather than 2007. Subsequent phases are expected to increase the cumulative additional capacity to 148,000 bpd in 2008 and 400,000 bpd in 2009.
In the second quarter of 2006, Enbridge and EEP reached agreement with shippers and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to increase the proposed diameter of the Southern Access Expansion between Superior, Wisconsin and Flanagan, Illinois to a 42-inch diameter, increasing the estimated capital cost of the Southern Access Expansion in both Canada and the United States to approximately US$1.3 billion. The pipe diameter increase, in conjunction with the proposed Alberta Clipper Pipeline, will position the system for low-cost future expansion.
Alberta Clipper Pipeline
Shipper interest in the proposed heavy crude Alberta Clipper Pipeline continues to be strong. Enbridge and EEP will seek to reach agreement with shippers on the project terms in time to file regulatory applications in late 2006 or early 2007, maintaining the option to achieve an in-service date in the fourth quarter of 2009. The Alberta Clipper Pipeline would involve the construction of a 36-inch diameter sixth pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Superior, Wisconsin, in conjunction with additional pumping power applied to the new 42-inch pipe from Superior to Flanagan, Illinois, described above under Southern Access Expansion. The expected capacity of the pipeline has been increased to 450,000 bpd. The Canadian segment of the line is expected to cost US$1,150 million (in 2006 dollars) and the U.S. segment, which would be undertaken by EEP, is expected to cost US$750 million.
Southern Access Extension
Discussions with shippers regarding the Southern Access Extension from Flanagan, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois have been finalized. CAPP supports the Extension, which includes a new 36-inch diameter, 400,000 bpd pipeline at a cost of approximately US$350 million. The Extension will be undertaken by Enbridge and is targeted to be in service in 2009. With CAPP support for this project received on July 17, 2006, a FERC Offer of Settlement was filed on September 1, 2006.
Spearhead Pipeline
Following its acquisition and reversal construction, Spearhead Pipeline commenced delivery of crude oil from Chicago, Illinois to Cushing, Oklahoma in March 2006. The performance of the Spearhead Pipeline has continued to surpass the Company’s expectations. Throughput on the pipeline continues to increase with nominations in October 2006 exceeding the pipeline’s 125,000 bpd capacity. This has put the pipeline into apportionment for the first time since it commenced operation in March 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the potential to expand the Spearhead Pipeline in 2007. Two

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expansion alternatives are under consideration, with the smaller expansion bringing total capacity to 190,000 bpd.
U.S. Gulf Coast Initiatives
The Company continues to meet with industry to explore and develop various options to enhance access to the U.S. Gulf Coast for Canadian supply. There is general agreement that incremental pipeline capacity will be necessary given the projected increase in Canadian production. The Company is examining greenfield pipeline options as well as the use of existing pipelines that may be candidates for reversal or expansion. In addition to the Gateway Pipeline project to the west coast and the Alberta Clipper Pipeline project, which could provide large incremental export capacity, the Company has had discussions with customers who have expressed an interest in taking capacity on a new US$3.6 billion, 400,000 bpd pipeline, which could transport oil from Alberta directly to Texas. This pipeline would also connect to refining centers in Denver, Colorado and Cushing, Oklahoma. The development of a number of alternative large diameter pipeline initiatives allows shippers to choose the projects that best meet their needs. Enbridge will only proceed with projects supported by shippers.
Gateway Pipeline Project
Current shipper preferences and the demand to accelerate the development of capacity to traditional U.S. markets will likely result in the Alberta Clipper Pipeline project preceding the Gateway Pipeline project. The Company now estimates that the in-service date will likely be in the 2012 to 2014 timeframe. This project includes a 400,000 bpd petroleum export line, which would transport oil from the Edmonton, Alberta area to Kitimat, British Columbia where it could be shipped by tanker to China, other Asia-Pacific markets and California. The project also includes a condensate import line, which would bring imported condensate from Kitimat, British Columbia to the Edmonton, Alberta area. Interest expressed by shippers during the 2005 Open Seasons resulted in upsizing the petroleum export line from 30 to 36 inches in diameter. The size of the condensate line also been increased from 16 to 20 inches. The decision to proceed with the regulatory filing for either pipeline is subject to commercial considerations, including satisfactory completion of shipper agreements, environmental assessment as well as public and Aboriginal consultation.
Southern Lights Pipeline
In response to interest expressed by a number of shippers to increase the availability of diluent in Alberta, Enbridge announced plans to build the Southern Lights Pipeline. If completed as currently planned, this 180,000 bpd pipeline would transport diluent from Chicago, Illinois to Edmonton, Alberta and would be in service in 2009. Diluent is required to transport heavy oil and bitumen produced in Alberta.
Further optimization of the design has also identified an upsizing opportunity for the diluent line from 16 to 20 inches in diameter. This optimization caused a minor increase in capital cost, but will result in substantial power cost savings once the pipeline is operational. This modification of the Southern Lights project has been reviewed and endorsed by shippers due to the increase in ultimate capacity and lower tolls from savings in power costs.
The Southern Lights Pipeline project also involves reversing the flow of Enbridge’s Line 13, which is an existing crude oil pipeline, from Clearbrook, Minnesota to Edmonton, the construction of a new 20-inch diameter pipeline to transport crude oil from Cromer, Manitoba to Clearbrook and the expansion of existing Line 2. These changes to the existing crude oil system would increase southbound light crude system capacity by 45,000 bpd. The baseline cost estimate, including the 20-inch diameter diluent pipeline, is US$1.3 billion.
Endorsement of the proposed Line 13 reversal is being considered by the CAPP. Final endorsement is being sought during the fourth quarter of 2006 to avoid potential delays to the project. Following receipt of the CAPP endorsement, applications to the National Energy Board, FERC and other regulatory agencies will commence. The approval of the Board of Directors of EEP is required to exchange the

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portion of Line 13 currently owned by EEP for a portion of the Cromer to Clearbrook crude oil pipeline to be constructed.
Hardisty Terminal
During the second quarter of 2006, the Company announced its plan to proceed with the construction of a new crude oil terminal at Hardisty, Alberta. A second phase expansion was approved by the Board of Directors in July of 2006.
The terminal is now expected to have a capacity of 7.5 million barrels and will cost approximately $375 million. The Company has executed contracts for over 50% of the expanded capacity and believes it is close to closing contracts for the balance of the capacity. It is anticipated that the terminal will start to come into service early in 2008, with tanks being commissioned throughout 2008 and into 2009.
Downstream Terminaling
The Company continues to advance many downstream terminaling projects, including an estimated US$55 million EEP-sponsored project at Cushing with an estimated 2007 in-service date. Enbridge is pursuing several other terminaling projects estimated at US$130 million with in-service dates of 2007 and 2008.
Gas Pipelines — Developments
One of the Company’s Gas Pipelines’ strategies is to capitalize on its offshore Gulf of Mexico assets (Enbridge Offshore Pipelines) through the connection of new gas discoveries and acquisition of other deepwater systems. During the second quarter of 2006, Enbridge acquired, through a 50%-owned joint venture, a 14-mile offshore pipeline, with a capacity of 200 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d), to transport natural gas from the West Cameron area to its jointly owned Stingray Pipeline.
Shenzi Lateral Project
Enbridge also announced plans to construct a natural gas lateral to connect the new deepwater Shenzi field to existing Gulf of Mexico pipelines. The 11-mile lateral is expected to cost approximately US$45 million and to have a capacity of 100 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d). The Shenzi lateral will deliver natural gas through the Company’s 22%-owned Cleopatra Pipeline, the 50%-owned Manta Ray Pipeline and the 50%-owned Nautilus Pipeline and is expected to be completed by the end of 2007 with the first gas expected by mid-year 2009. Construction is scheduled in the second half of 2007 to secure the commitment of a lay vessel, which are in high demand, and avoid interference with the producers’ development construction in 2008. Construction is on schedule and on budget.
Neptune Project
Construction of the US$125 million natural gas and crude oil laterals, which will connect the deepwater Neptune oil and gas field to existing Gulf of Mexico pipelines, is now expected to begin in December of this year with sub-sea tie-ins scheduled for the second quarter of 2007 and production is expected to commence in the last half of 2007. Construction is on schedule and on budget.
Vector Pipeline Expansion
The planned expansion of the Vector Pipeline from 1.0 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) to 1.2 bcf/d has been approved by the FERC. The expansion involves the construction of two additional compressor stations and is expected to be in service by November 2007.
Project Updates — Power Generation
Construction of the 200-megawatt Ontario wind power project on the eastern shore of Lake Huron will commence once all required approvals are in place, which is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2006 or early 2007. The project is expected to be operational in late 2007.

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Enbridge will not be participating as a partner in the Goreway Power project. However, Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD) has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to construct a pipeline to service this facility. The Company will continue to explore gas-fired generation opportunities that are supported by long-term contracts and improve the utilization of existing assets.
EGD — Late Payment Penalties Class Action Proceeding
In July 2006, culminating a 12-year legal case, EGD entered into a settlement agreement with respect to the repayment of a portion of amounts paid to it as late payment penalties. The total amount of late payment penalties billed between April 1994 and February 2002, when the late payment penalty was revised, was approximately $74 million.
Under the settlement agreement, which must be approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Court), EGD would contribute $9 million to the Winter Warmth Fund (WWF), pay class counsel approximately $10 million for the plaintiff’s legal fees and expenses and pay approximately $2 million to the Class Proceedings Fund. The WWF provides eligible low-income customers of participating Ontario utilities with financial assistance for the payment of their natural gas and electricity bills.
On September 25, 2006, the Court issued an interim decision in connection with the settlement agreement. While the interim decision was supportive of the overall settlement amount, the parties were encouraged to consider changes to the settlement agreement in order to recognize the Court’s authority to approve the amount of class counsel’s fees and to provide additional detail regarding the distribution to the WWF.
On October 19, 2006, the parties agreed to amend the settlement agreement in accordance with the Court’s direction. The Court will likely hold a hearing to consider the amended settlement agreement during November 2006.
In accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, EGD has paid an initial amount of $2 million pending final approval of the settlement by the Court. In the event that the Court does not approve the settlement, the amount of $2 million will be refunded. EGD has recorded a liability for the remaining $19 million in respect of this settlement under accounts payable, along with a corresponding receivable from ratepayers for the total amount of $21 million, included in deferred amounts and other assets. EGD will apply to the OEB for recovery of payments resulting from the settlement.
EGD — 2007 Rate Application and Final 2006 Rates Decision
On August 18, 2006, EGD filed an application with the OEB for approval of the 2007 rates, under a cost of service rate-making methodology. A final decision on this rate application is expected during the second quarter of 2007. The key elements of the application, as well as the key elements of the OEB’s decision for 2006, are summarized below:
                 
    Requested for 2007     Approved for 2006  
 
Rate base (millions)
  $ 3,801     $ 3,634  
Deemed common equity for regulatory purposes
    38 %     35 %
Rate of return on common equity
    8.74 %     8.74 %
 
As part of its 2007 rate application, EGD has requested a meaningful increase in rate base reflecting capital expenditure requirements to meet the safety, maintenance and growth obligations. The Company will align its 2007 expenditures with the OEB’s decision. EGD has also requested an increase in the equity component of its deemed capital structure for regulatory purposes. The requested 38% equity level reflects changes in EGD’s current business risk environment and financial risk position. The rate of return on common equity is calculated with reference to a formula approved by the OEB that incorporates the long bond yield forecast. The rate of return of 8.74% is the current

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OEB approved return embedded within existing rates. This rate of return will be updated for changes in the forecast yield for long bonds, as the yield impacts the formula, prior to the start of 2007, resulting in a modified final rate of return on common equity that will eventually become applicable for 2007. Given the OEB’s scheduled plan to move to incentive regulation, the Company expects 2007 to become the base year for a potential three to five year rate capped plan. The details of such plan are expected to be known in 2007.
The OEB released its decision relating to EGD’s 2006 rate application on February 9, 2006. The new rates approved by the OEB’s decision resulted in an overall increase in rates of approximately 1% for the average residential customer. One key element of the decision included a capital expenditure budget of $300 million, compared with EGD’s request for capital expenditures of approximately $460 million.
OUTLOOK
2005 Hurricane Update
Enbridge Offshore Pipelines natural gas volumes recovered to 2005 pre-hurricane levels in the second quarter of 2006 as previously damaged infrastructure and associated production came back on line. Additional producer volumes committed to the systems are also contributing to offset natural reservoir declines.
Repairs to producer-owned upstream facilities on the Mississippi Canyon corridor were completed at the end of the second quarter. Repairs in the Stingray corridor are substantially complete. Insurance coverage partially mitigated the temporary volume losses experienced as volumes returned to pre-hurricane levels. The Company continues to pursue the settlement of claims under its insurance policies for such volume losses and additional costs the Company has incurred to restore the service capacity of these assets. A settlement is anticipated in 2007.
The Company continues to maintain an active risk management program that includes comprehensive insurance coverage. However, given a constrained insurance market, it is anticipated that related costs will increase in the form of higher insurance premiums and deductibles as well as longer waiting periods for business interruption claims. It is expected that the incidence and severity of future windstorm occurrences will dictate future costs and coverage levels in this region.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Liquids Pipelines
Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Enbridge System
    49.0       45.4       149.9       123.8  
Athabasca System
    14.0       13.1       40.1       36.8  
Spearhead Pipeline
    0.4       (0.2 )     3.1       (0.8 )
Olympic Pipeline
    2.2             4.8        
NW System
    1.5       2.0       4.1       5.7  
Feeder Pipelines and Other
    1.0       1.3       1.0       2.7  
 
 
    68.1       61.6       203.0       168.2  
 
Liquids Pipelines earnings increased $34.8 million from $168.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to $203.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This increase was due to higher earnings from Enbridge System and Athabasca System as well as the commencement of operations of the Spearhead Pipeline in March 2006. Olympic Pipeline was

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acquired in February 2006 and is performing as expected. Earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2006 reflected similar factors to the nine month earnings.
The Enbridge System reflected higher earnings from a number of factors including lower oil losses, favourable ITS performance and, within Terrace, lower taxes, higher toll revenues and the impact of higher volumes generating surcharge revenue.
Athabasca System earnings continued to grow as infrastructure additions contributed positively, but were partially offset by higher operating expenses.
Spearhead Pipeline commenced commercial operations in early March, 2006. While volumes have remained strong and consistent with the prior months, third quarter earnings were negatively impacted by the timing of operating costs.
Gas Pipelines
Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Alliance Pipeline US
    7.8       8.0       22.3       24.4  
Vector Pipeline
    2.5       3.6       9.3       11.6  
Enbridge Offshore Pipelines
    4.8       (1.7 )     15.4       10.9  
 
 
    15.1       9.9       47.0       46.9  
 
Earnings from Gas Pipelines were consistent with the prior year for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Improved earnings from Enbridge Offshore Pipelines were partially offset by the negative impact of a stronger Canadian dollar. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, earnings increased $5.2 million to $15.1 million, reflecting throughput volumes recovering following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the prior year.
Alliance Pipeline US earnings were lower in 2006 primarily due to the stronger Canadian dollar.
Vector Pipeline earnings were also impacted by the stronger Canadian dollar and higher operating costs in the second and third quarters of 2006 due to scheduled integrity inspections required by the regulator within the first six years of operation.
Enbridge Offshore Pipelines earnings were negatively impacted by two severe hurricanes in the third quarter of the prior year. Volumes have returned to pre-hurricane levels in 2006, however, the stronger Canadian dollar, among other factors, partially offset the increased earnings.
Sponsored Investments
Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Enbridge Income Fund (EIF)
    9.8       9.1       27.8       25.8  
Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP)
    12.1       2.3       31.5       13.9  
Dilution gains in EEP
                      4.6  
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                6.0        
 
 
    21.9       11.4       65.3       44.3  
 
Sponsored Investments earnings improved $21.0 million to $65.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increased earnings were due primarily to improved results from EEP. For

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the three months ended September 30, 2006, earnings increased $10.5 million to $21.9 million, reflecting improved earnings from EEP as well as an increased ownership interest in EEP.
EIF’s contribution was comparable with the prior year and reflected modest growth at EIF.
EEP’s 2006 results improved significantly, despite the stronger Canadian dollar, and reflected considerably higher liquids throughput on the Lakehead System, higher margins and increased volumes in the natural gas gathering and processing businesses in addition to a higher Enbridge ownership interest. The nine months of 2006 also included $5.1 million (net to Enbridge) of unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment (gain of $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2006 and a loss of $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2005).
EEP issued partnership units in the first quarter of 2005 and because Enbridge did not fully participate in these offerings, dilution gains resulted. While new units were issued by EEP in the third quarter of 2006, no dilution gains resulted as Enbridge participated in the offering, increasing Enbridge’s ownership interest in EEP from 10.9% to 16.6%.
Gas Distribution and Services
Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD)
    (27.8 )     (32.9 )     25.4       55.4  
Noverco
    (3.9 )     1.9       11.2       21.7  
CustomerWorks/ECS
    5.7       6.6       16.0       18.9  
Other Gas Distribution
    (1.2 )     (1.0 )     4.1       4.9  
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick
    2.8       1.8       7.1       3.8  
Gas Services
    (0.9 )     (0.8 )     (1.2 )     (0.9 )
Aux Sable
    14.9       2.4       16.1       6.2  
Other
    (1.0 )     1.2       1.0       (0.1 )
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                28.9        
 
 
    (11.4 )     (20.8 )     108.6       109.9  
 
Earnings from Gas Distribution and Services were $108.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, which was consistent with prior year results. The nine month earnings in 2006 reflected the impact of warmer than normal weather at EGD offset by increased earnings at Aux Sable due to positive fractionation margins. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, Gas Distribution and Services results improved $9.4 million due primarily to the positive fractionation margins at Aux Sable.
EGD’s distribution volumes and earnings in 2006 were impacted by warmer weather in Ontario which reduced earnings by $30.2 million whereas weather was colder than normal and increased earnings by $1.5 million in the prior year. Weather in the third quarter did not significantly impact earnings in either year.
EGD earnings were also reduced by a lower rate of return on common equity, partially offset by a higher rate base. These factors had a more pronounced effect in the first quarter given it is a high volume distribution period.
EGD’s earnings are also effected by variances from the forecast cost of service, including operating and maintenance costs. EGD’s costs can vary significantly from quarter to quarter due to many factors including weather, project timelines and the timing of operating and capital expenditures. This provided a slight positive earnings effect in the second and third quarters of 2006.

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Noverco earnings were lower in the third quarter as the prior year included a future income tax recovery stemming from the receipt of a significant cash dividend. In addition, the first quarter of the prior year included a $7.3 million dilution gain from a Gaz Metro LP unit issuance in which Noverco did not participate.
Aux Sable entered into an output arrangement effective January 1, 2006, that substantially eliminates all negative earnings variability. Aux Sable now receives a fixed annual fee and upside sharing above a certain margin level measured on an annual basis. Fractionation margins have been positive throughout 2006, and in the third quarter, the Company recognized earnings under the upside sharing agreement that met the accounting criteria for contingent revenue recognition.
International
Earnings
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
CLH
    14.5       14.2       42.5       39.8  
OCENSA/CITCol
    8.4       8.2       24.7       24.4  
Other
    (1.8 )     (1.4 )     (3.0 )     (4.6 )
 
 
    21.1       21.0       64.2       59.6  
 
The Company’s international investments continued to show strong performance with no significant variances to note.
Corporate
Costs
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Corporate
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (57.8 )     (46.9 )
Revalue future income taxes due to tax rate changes
                14.0        
 
 
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (43.8 )     (46.9 )
 
The increase in Corporate costs was primarily due to higher interest expense as a portion of the Company’s floating rate debt was repaid through the issuance of long-term fixed rate debt. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, higher interest expense was offset by the positive impact of future tax rate changes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company expects to generate sufficient cash from operations to settle liabilities as they come due, finance budgeted investing activities and pay common share dividends throughout 2006. Additional liquidity, if necessary, is available under committed credit facilities or through access to the capital markets.
Operating Activities
Cash from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $1,152.3 million and reflected an increase of $230.0 million from the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, which increased $343.8 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2005 primarily due to changes in working capital of EGD, which fluctuates seasonally and is accentuated by changes in natural gas prices. Before changes in operating assets and liabilities, cash from operations decreased by $113.8 million. This decrease was primarily due to a special dividend of $70.6 million from Noverco, received in 2005.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2006, cash used in operating activities was $39.4 million, a decrease in the use of cash of $59.5 million from the prior year quarter. The difference reflected similar factors as for the nine-month period.
Investing Activities
Cash used for investing activities was $1,096.1 million (2005 — $492.0 million) and $560.9 million (2005 — $171.7 million) for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006. The increases in 2006 reflected the purchase of a 65% joint venture interest in Olympic Pipeline for $101.4 million during the first quarter and the purchase of an additional 5.7% interest in Enbridge Energy Partnership during the third quarter for $280.2 million, as well as increased expenditures on property, plant and equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Higher expenditures on property, plant and equipment reflected construction of new laterals on the Gulf of Mexico pipeline infrastructure, planned system expansions on the Athabasca pipeline, construction of the Ontario wind power project and customer additions and system upgrades in EGD.
Financing Activities
The Company’s debt to capitalization ratio was 64.4% on September 30, 2006, compared with 64.5% on December 31, 2005.
Financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 resulted in a use of cash of $12.1 million, compared with $375.4 million in the same period in 2005. Financing activities primarily consisted of the issuance of medium term notes by Enbridge and EGD totaling $800.0 million offset by repayments of $400.0 million of Enbridge long-term debt in the second quarter of 2006 and the payment of $302.0 million of common share dividends.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Hedges, Financial Instruments — Recognition and Measurement and Comprehensive Income
New accounting standards will be in effect for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2006 for hedge accounting, recognition and measurement of financial instruments and disclosure of comprehensive income. The Company anticipates that the adoption of these standards, on January 1, 2007, will result in the recognition of financial instruments and hedging relationships consistent with similar requirements in the United States, as currently reflected in the Company’s United States Accounting Principles note.
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION1
                                                                 
(millions of Canadian dollars,                                                    
except per share amounts)           2006                   2005                   2004
 
    Q3   Q2   Q1   Q4   Q3   Q2   Q1   Q4
 
Revenue
    2,184.9       2,327.2       3,346.7       2,712.8       1,657.1       1,572.4       2,555.8       2,323.6  
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    95.5       157.9       190.9       174.0       67.8       93.6       220.6       104.8  
Earnings per common share
    0.28       0.47       0.56       0.52       0.20       0.27       0.66       0.31  
Diluted earnings per common share
    0.28       0.46       0.56       0.51       0.20       0.27       0.65       0.30  
Dividends per common share
    0.2875       0.2875       0.2875       0.2875       0.2500       0.2500       0.2500       0.22875  
 
 
1   Quarterly Financial Information has been extracted from financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Revenue fluctuates primarily due to the seasonality of EGD. Typically, EGD’s revenue peaks in the winter months during the first quarter and, to a lesser extent, in the fourth quarter when higher volumes are delivered and sold. Also, EGD’s revenue and earnings are affected by variations in the weather,

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especially in the winter, when warmer or colder than normal temperatures can result in lower or higher distribution volumes, respectively.
Significant items that impacted the quarterly earnings and revenue, in addition to the seasonal fluctuations described above, were as follows:
    Third quarter 2006 earnings reflected higher earnings from Enbridge System, increased earnings from the Company’s investment in EEP and the recognition of upside sharing in Aux Sable which resulted from high fractionation margins.
 
    Second quarter earnings in 2006 included the impact of tax rate reductions, which increased earnings by a total of $48.9 million. Revenues in the second quarter of 2006 were higher than the second quarter of 2005 due to higher commodity prices and were offset by higher commodity costs, as EGD passes through to customers changes in the price of natural gas.
 
    First quarter earnings in 2006 reflected improved earnings in the Enbridge System more than offset by lower results from EGD, due primarily to warmer than normal weather. Revenues in the first quarter of 2006 were higher due to higher commodity prices and were offset by higher commodity costs.
 
    Third quarter earnings in 2005 were negatively impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and by non-cash losses on the fair value of derivatives in EEP.
 
    First quarter earnings in 2005 included dilution gains in EEP and within Noverco.
 
    Fourth quarter earnings in 2004 included an additional quarter for EGD and other gas distribution businesses as the consolidation of these businesses changed from quarter lag to calendar year. Although this quarter included six months of earnings from these businesses, the additional quarter (July — September) is seasonally a summer loss quarter, which reduced earnings in the fourth quarter of 2004.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
         
    Number of Shares  
 
Common Shares — issued and outstanding (voting equity shares)
    351,241,456  
Preference Shares, Series A (non-voting equity shares)
    5,000,000  
Total issued and outstanding stock options (7,225,351 vested)
    11,122,001  
 
Outstanding share data information is provided as at October 23, 2006.
The Company has a Shareholder Rights Plan designed to encourage the fair treatment of shareholders in connection with any takeover offer for the Company. Rights issued under the plan become exercisable when a person, and any related parties, acquires or announces its intention to acquire 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding common shares without complying with certain provisions set out in the plan or without approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. Should such an acquisition or announcement occur, each rights holder, other than the acquiring person and related parties, will have the right to purchase common shares of the Company at a 50% discount to the market price at that time.
Additional information relating to Enbridge Inc., including the Company’s Annual Information Form, is available on www.sedar.com.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
HIGHLIGHTS
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   September 30,   September 30,
 
    2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders
                               
Liquids Pipelines
    68.1       61.6       203.0       168.2  
Gas Pipelines
    15.1       9.9       47.0       46.9  
Sponsored Investments
    21.9       11.4       65.3       44.3  
Gas Distribution and Services
    (11.4 )     (20.8 )     108.6       109.9  
International
    21.1       21.0       64.2       59.6  
Corporate
    (19.3 )     (15.3 )     (43.8 )     (46.9 )
 
 
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
 
 
                               
Cash Flow Data
                               
Cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities
    224.8       251.3       802.3       916.1  
Cash provided by operating activities
    (39.4 )     (98.9 )     1,152.3       922.3  
Expenditures on property, plant and equipment
    269.8       141.5       662.4       341.0  
Acquisitions and long-term investments
    291.9       28.6       448.2       148.5  
Common share dividends
    100.6       86.9       302.0       260.7  
 
Per Share Information
                               
Earnings per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.31       1.13  
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.12  
Dividends per Common Share
    0.2875       0.2500       0.8625       0.7500  
 
Shares Outstanding (millions)
                               
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
                    339.6       337.2  
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
                    342.9       340.7  
 
 
                               
Operating
                               
Liquids Pipelines1
                               
Deliveries (thousands of barrels per day)
    2,155       1,908       2,121       1,979  
Barrel miles (billions)
    194       168       579       513  
Average haul (miles)
    981       959       1,000       949  
Gas Pipelines — Average Daily Throughput Volume
                               
(millions of cubic feet per day)
                               
Alliance Pipeline US
    1,513       1,556       1,595       1,600  
Vector Pipeline
    879       982       1,014       1,018  
Enbridge Offshore Pipelines
    2,265       1,809       2,190       2,285  
Gas Distribution and Services2
                               
Volumes (billion cubic feet)
    45       45       285       309  
Number of active customers (thousands)
    1,829       1,782       1,829       1,782  
Degree day deficiency3
                               
Actual
    85       23       2,190       2,476  
Forecast based on normal weather
    58       60       2,498       2,500  
 
 
1.   Liquids Pipelines operating highlights include the statistics of the 16.6% owned Lakehead System and other wholly-owned liquid pipeline operations, excluding Spearhead Pipeline and Olympic Pipeline.
 
2.   Gas Distribution and Services volumes and the number of active customers are derived from the aggregate system supply and direct purchase gas supply arrangements.
 
3.   Degree-day deficiency is a measure of coldness which is indicative of volumetric requirements of natural gas utilized for heating purposes. It is calculated by accumulating for each day in the period the total number of degrees each day by which the daily mean temperature falls below 18 degrees Celsius. The figures given are those accumulated in the Greater Toronto Area.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Revenues
                               
Commodity sales
    1,645.0       1,142.1       6,141.5       4,108.0  
Transportation
    453.5       430.7       1,515.7       1,439.3  
Energy services
    86.4       84.3       201.6       238.0  
         
 
    2,184.9       1,657.1       7,858.8       5,785.3  
 
Expenses
                               
Commodity costs
    1,562.4       1,076.9       5,850.0       3,789.9  
Operating and administrative
    256.6       267.4       759.9       782.0  
Depreciation and amortization
    145.4       141.2       437.6       427.5  
         
 
    1,964.4       1,485.5       7047.5       4,999.4  
 
 
    220.5       171.6       811.3       785.9  
 
                               
Income from Equity Investments
    35.9       3.8       134.0       72.6  
Other Investment Income
    19.8       17.3       36.8       71.3  
Interest Expense
    (142.2 )     (133.0 )     (417.3 )     (402.4 )
         
 
    134.0       59.7       564.8       527.4  
Income Taxes
    (36.8 )     9.8       (115.4 )     (140.3 )
         
Earnings
    97.2       69.5       449.4       387.1  
Preferred Share Dividends
    (1.7 )     (1.7 )     (5.1 )     (5.1 )
         
Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
 
 
                               
Earnings Per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.31       1.13  
 
 
                               
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.12  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
                 
    Nine months ended
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30,
    2006   2005
 
Retained Earnings at Beginning of Period
    2,098.2       1,840.9  
Earnings Applicable to Common Shareholders
    444.3       382.0  
Common Share Dividends
    (302.0 )     (260.7 )
Dividends Paid to Reciprocal Shareholder
    9.1       8.1  
Dividend Reclassification Adjustment
          51.2  
     
Retained Earnings at End of Period
    2,249.6       2,021.5  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Cash Provided By Operating Activities
                               
Earnings
    97.2       69.5       449.4       387.1  
Depreciation and amortization
    145.4       141.2       437.6       427.5  
Equity earnings less than/(in excess of) cash distributions
    (20.2 )     82.8       (63.0 )     61.3  
Gain on reduction of ownership interest
                      (15.6 )
Future income taxes
    (4.6 )     (44.5 )     (52.7 )     40.5  
Other
    7.0       2.3       31.0       15.3  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (264.2 )     (350.2 )     350.0       6.2  
         
 
    (39.4 )     (98.9 )     1,152.3       922.3  
         
Investing Activities
                               
Acquisitions
          (28.3 )     (101.4 )     (86.4 )
Long-term investments
    (291.9 )     (0.3 )     (346.8 )     (62.1 )
Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (269.8 )     (141.5 )     (662.4 )     (341.0 )
Affiliate loans
          0.5       28.0       (0.1 )
Change in construction payable
    0.8       (2.1 )     (13.5 )     (2.4 )
         
 
    (560.9 )     (171.7 )     (1,096.1 )     (492.0 )
         
Financing Activities
                               
Net change in short-term borrowings and short-term debt
    456.7       377.2       (96.5 )     (332.6 )
Net change in non-recourse short-term debt of joint ventures
    (9.7 )     (6.5 )     (5.2 )     5.4  
Long-term debt issues
    300.0             800.0       620.1  
Long-term debt repayments
                (400.0 )     (396.9 )
Non-recourse long-term debt issued by joint ventures
                2.8       6.8  
Non-recourse long-term debt repaid by joint ventures
          (2.4 )     (29.7 )     (54.8 )
Changes in non-controlling interests
    (5.5 )     7.4       (25.4 )     (4.5 )
Common shares issued
    10.5       7.5       49.0       46.9  
Preferred share dividends
    (1.7 )     (1.7 )     (5.1 )     (5.1 )
Common share dividends
    (100.6 )     (86.9 )     (302.0 )     (260.7 )
         
 
    649.7       294.6       (12.1 )     (375.4 )
         
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    49.4       24.0       44.1       54.9  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    148.6       136.4       153.9       105.5  
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
    198.0       160.4       198.0       160.4  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ENBRIDGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                 
      September 30,       December 31,  
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars)     2006       2005  
 
Assets
               
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    198.0       153.9  
Accounts receivable and other
    1,595.9       1,900.3  
Inventory
    910.1       1,021.4  
     
 
    2,704.0       3,075.6  
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
    10,723.1       10,466.6  
Long-Term Investments
    2,187.2       1,842.8  
Receivable from Affiliate
    149.4       177.0  
Deferred Amounts and Other Assets
    998.0       894.2  
Intangible Assets
    238.7       252.6  
Goodwill
    391.8       367.2  
Future Income Taxes
    197.8       134.9  
     
 
    17,590.0       17,210.9  
 
 
               
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
Short-term borrowings
    642.3       1,074.8  
Accounts payable and other
    1,620.3       1,624.8  
Interest payable
    85.7       81.7  
Current maturities and short-term debt
    331.5       401.2  
Current portion of non-recourse long-term debt
    57.8       68.2  
 
 
    2,737.6       3,250.7  
Long-Term Debt
    7,048.8       6,279.1  
Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt
    1,565.9       1,619.9  
Other Long-Term Liabilities
    83.6       91.7  
Future Income Taxes
    1,023.4       1,009.0  
Non-Controlling Interests
    695.6       691.0  
     
 
    13,154.9       12,941.4  
 
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Share capital
               
Preferred shares
    125.0       125.0  
Common shares
    2,399.7       2,343.8  
Contributed surplus
    14.0       10.0  
Retained earnings
    2,249.6       2,098.2  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (217.5 )     (171.8 )
Reciprocal shareholding
    (135.7 )     (135.7 )
     
 
    4,435.1       4,269.5  
     
 
    17,590.0       17,210.9  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (Canadian GAAP). These consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements and therefore should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Enbridge Inc.’s 2005 Annual Report. These accounting principles are different in some respects from United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and the significant differences that impact the Company’s financial statements are described in Note 5. These interim financial statements follow the same significant accounting policies and methods of application as those included in the 2005 Annual Report.
Earnings for interim periods may not be indicative of results for the fiscal year due to the seasonal nature of the gas distribution utility business and other factors.
Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
1. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Three months ended September 30, 2006
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    254.7       87.2       60.8       1,778.4       3.8             2,184.9  
Commodity costs
                      (1,562.4 )                 (1,562.4 )
Operating and administrative
    (93.7 )     (24.6 )     (13.4 )     (113.5 )     (4.7 )     (6.7 )     (256.6 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (35.8 )     (23.5 )     (17.5 )     (66.7 )     (0.3 )     (1.6 )     (145.4 )
               
 
    125.2       39.1       29.9       35.8       (1.2 )     (8.3 )     220.5  
Investment and other income
    1.6       2.3       20.2       (6.0 )     23.8       13.8       55.7  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (24.8 )     (18.0 )     (14.7 )     (48.9 )           (37.5 )     (143.9 )
Income taxes
    (33.9 )     (8.3 )     (13.5 )     7.7       (1.5 )     12.7       (36.8 )
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    68.1       15.1       21.9       (11.4 )     21.1       (19.3 )     95.5  
 
Three months ended September 30, 2005
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    222.8       83.9       63.3       1,284.3       2.8             1,657.1  
Commodity costs
                      (1,076.9 )                 (1,076.9 )
Operating and administrative
    (76.8 )     (25.7 )     (15.4 )     (139.5 )     (3.6 )     (6.4 )     (267.4 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (37.0 )     (21.9 )     (17.8 )     (62.7 )     (0.2 )     (1.6 )     (141.2 )
               
 
    109.0       36.3       30.1       5.2       (1.0 )     (8.0 )     171.6  
Investment and other income
    0.8       0.3       0.4       (4.4 )     23.3       0.7       21.1  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (24.5 )     (19.9 )     (15.2 )     (44.6 )           (30.5 )     (134.7 )
Income taxes
    (23.7 )     (6.8 )     (3.9 )     23.0       (1.3 )     22.5       9.8  
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    61.6       9.9       11.4       (20.8 )     21.0       (15.3 )     67.8  
 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2006
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    748.6       260.3       186.2       6,654.6       9.1             7,858.8  
Commodity costs
                      (5,850.0 )                 (5,850.0 )
Operating and administrative
    (263.7 )     (71.7 )     (46.3 )     (352.4 )     (12.5 )     (13.3 )     (759.9 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (114.5 )     (65.9 )     (53.5 )     (198.8 )     (0.7 )     (4.2 )     (437.6 )
               
 
    370.4       122.7       86.4       253.4       (4.1 )     (17.5 )     811.3  
Investment and other income
    1.6       8.3       46.1       19.7       75.9       19.2       170.8  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (75.6 )     (55.3 )     (44.7 )     (143.7 )           (103.1 )     (422.4 )
Income taxes
    (93.4 )     (28.7 )     (22.5 )     (20.8 )     (7.6 )     57.6       (115.4 )
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    203.0       47.0       65.3       108.6       64.2       (43.8 )     444.3  
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2005
                                                         
                            Gas            
    Liquids   Gas   Sponsored   Distribution            
(millions of Canadian dollars)   Pipelines   Pipelines   Investments   and Services   International   Corporate   Consolidated
               
Revenues
    648.7       278.7       185.3       4,664.3       8.3             5,785.3  
Commodity costs
                      (3,789.9 )                 (3,789.9 )
Operating and administrative
    (228.0 )     (70.0 )     (43.5 )     (413.5 )     (11.7 )     (15.3 )     (782.0 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (110.7 )     (70.0 )     (53.2 )     (188.3 )     (0.8 )     (4.5 )     (427.5 )
               
 
    310.0       138.7       88.6       272.6       (4.2 )     (19.8 )     785.9  
Investment and other income
    (0.4 )     1.6       31.2       20.8       66.2       24.5       143.9  
Interest and preferred share dividends
    (73.0 )     (62.6 )     (46.5 )     (131.9 )           (93.5 )     (407.5 )
Income taxes
    (68.4 )     (30.8 )     (29.0 )     (51.6 )     (2.4 )     41.9       (140.3 )
               
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
    168.2       46.9       44.3       109.9       59.6       (46.9 )     382.0  
 
2. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
During the third quarter of 2006, the Company acquired 5.4 million Class C units of EEP for $280.2 million. The Class C units have equal voting rights as Class A and B units and are entitled to quarterly distributions equal to those paid to Class A and B unitholders. Prior to August 15, 2009, distributions will be paid in additional Class C units, where Class C units are valued at the market value of Class A units. After August 15, 2009, distributions will be paid in cash and, subject to the approval of existing Class A unitholders, Class C units will convert to Class A units on a one-for-one basis.
As a result of this additional interest, the Company’s effective ownership interest in EEP has increased from 10.9% to 16.6% at September 30, 2006.
3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, 1.6 million (2005 — 1.5 million) Fixed Stock Options (FSOs) were granted to employees at a weighted average exercise price of $36.47 (2005 - $31.68). The weighted average grant-date fair value of the FSOs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $6.30 (2005 — $5.30)3. Outstanding FSOs expire over a period no later than July 5, 2016. The Company has applied the fair-value based method of accounting for FSOs granted after January 1, 2003. Under this method, earnings include a compensation charge

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representing the fair value of FSOs granted in years 2003 through 2006 amortized over the vesting period, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus.
In addition, the Company granted officers 117,900 Performance Stock Units (PSUs) (2005 — 130,130) during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The PSUs granted in 2006 mature on January 1, 2009. Compensation costs for PSUs are accounted for over the three-year period on a mark-to-market basis, whereby a liability and expense are recorded based on the number of PSUs outstanding, the current market price of the Company’s stock, and the Company’s performance relative to a specified peer group.
Effective September 1, 2006, the Company implemented a Restricted Stock Unit Plan for incentive compensation and granted 182,457 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to certain of the Company’s employees. The RSUs granted on September 1, 2006 mature on November 30, 2008, at which time the holders of RSUs will receive cash equal to the current market price of the Company’s stock for each RSU held. During the 27 month period, the number of RSUs outstanding is increased to include additional RSUs equal to the number of additional shares that would have been received had the RSUs been treated as shares enrolled in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). Compensation expense for RSUs is accrued over the 27 month period on a mark-to-market basis, whereby a liability and expense are recorded based on the current market price of the Company’s stock, the number of RSUs outstanding and adjusted for additional shares issued under the DRIP. Compensation expense recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 for RSUs was $0.2 million.
If the Company had used the fair-value based method to account for all stock-based compensation granted in fiscal 2002, earnings and earnings per share would have been as follows.
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Earnings applicable to common shareholders
                               
As reported
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
Total stock-based compensation expense1
    (4.0 )     (3.2 )     (10.3 )     (9.1 )
Included as an expense in the statement of earnings2
    3.7       2.2       9.2       6.1  
         
Pro forma earnings
    95.2       66.8       443.2       379.0  
 
 
                               
Earnings per share
                               
As reported
    0.28       0.20       1.31       1.13  
 
Pro forma
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.12  
 
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share
                               
As reported
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.12  
 
Pro forma
    0.28       0.20       1.29       1.11  
 
1.   Total stock-based compensation expense if the fair-value based method had been applied since January 1, 2002.
 
2.   Stock-based compensation recognized as an expense in the statement of earnings for all stock-based compensation granted in 2003 through 2006 as a result of the adoption of the fair-value based method on January 1, 2003.
 
3.   The Black-Scholes model was used to calculate the fair-value of the FSOs. Significant assumptions include a risk-free interest rate of 4.15% (2005 — 4.44%) based on the Government of Canada yield corresponding to the expected term, expected volatility of 19% (2005 — 16%) based on the historical volatility of the Company’s share price, an expected life of 8 years (2005 — 8 years) based on the Company’s historical data on option exercises, and an expected dividend yield of 3.23% (2005 — 3.17%).

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4. POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Pension Plans
The Company has three Company-funded pension plans, which provide either defined benefit or defined contribution pension benefits, or both, for employees of the Company. The Liquids Pipelines and Gas Distribution and Services pension plans provide defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension benefits to Canadian employees of Enbridge. The Enbridge U.S. pension plan provides defined benefit pension benefits. These pension plans are generally fully funded. The Company also provides post-employment benefits other than pensions (OPEB) for qualifying retired employees which benefits plans are generally unfunded. Costs for the period are presented below.
Net Pension and OPEB Costs Recognized
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(millions of Canadian dollars)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Benefits earned during the period
    10.8       8.0       32.4       24.2  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations
    16.2       15.7       48.5       47.4  
Expected return on plan assets
    (21.1 )     (18.9 )     (63.4 )     (56.7 )
Amortization of unrecognized amounts
    3.8       3.1       11.6       9.3  
Amount charged to Enbridge Energy Partners L.P.
    (2.6 )     (2.4 )     (7.8 )     (7.3 )
         
Pension and OPEB costs recognized
    7.1       5.5       21.3       16.9  
 
The above reflects the pension and OPEB cost for all of the Company’s benefit plans on an accrual basis. However, in accordance with its ability to recover employee benefit costs on a pay-as-you-go basis for the regulated operations of Gas Distribution and Services, the Company records the cost of such benefits on a cash basis. Using the cash basis for the Gas Distribution and Services plans and the accrual method for other plans, the Company’s pension and OPEB costs were $11.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 (2005 — $13.6 million) and $5.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2006 (2005 - $4.5 million).
5. UNITED STATES ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. The effects of significant differences between Canadian GAAP and U.S. GAAP for the Company are described below.
Earnings and Comprehensive Income
                                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Earnings under Canadian GAAP
    95.5       67.8       444.3       382.0  
Stock-based compensation1
                      (6.6 )
Tax effect of the above adjustments
                      2.6  
         
Earnings under U.S. GAAP
    95.5       67.8       444.3       378.0  
Other Comprehensive Income
                               
Unrealized net gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges5
    (24.8 )     68.6       (45.6 )     115.8  
Foreign currency translation adjustment5
    7.7       (67.0 )     (44.7 )     (32.4 )
 
Comprehensive income
    78.4       69.4       354.0       461.4  
 
Earnings per common share
    0.28       0.20       1.31       1.12  
 
Diluted earnings per common share
    0.28       0.20       1.30       1.11  
 

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Financial Position
                                 
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30, 2006   December 31, 2005
            United           United
    Canada   States   Canada   States
         
Cash3,6
    198.0       448.7       153.9       153.9  
Accounts receivable and other3,4,5,6
    1,595.9       2,126.4       1,900.3       1,991.5  
Inventory6
    910.1       1,104.3       1,021.4       1,021.4  
Property, plant and equipment, net3,6
    10,723.1       14,545.7       10,466.6       10,466.6  
Long-term investments3,6
    2,187.2       1,336.5       1,842.8       1,842.8  
Deferred amounts and other assets2,3,6
    998.0       1,667.3       894.2       2,086.6  
Intangible assets6
    238.7       341.6       252.6       252.6  
Goodwill6
    391.8       782.1       367.2       367.2  
Accounts payable and other1,3,4,5,6
    1,620.3       2,246.5       1,624.8       1,671.0  
Interest payable3,6
    85.7       117.5       81.7       81.7  
Current portion of non-recourse debt3,6
    57.8       79.8       68.2       68.2  
Long-term debt3,4,5
    7,048.8       7,048.8       6,279.1       6,279.8  
Non-recourse long-term debt3,6
    1,565.9       3,601.6       1,619.9       1,619.9  
Other long-term liabilities3,6
    83.6       424.0       91.7       91.7  
Future income taxes2,3,4,5,6
    1,023.4       1,686.2       1,009.0       2,162.2  
Non-controlling interests6
    695.6       2,097.5       691.0       691.0  
Retained earnings
    2,249.6       2,162.4       2,098.2       2,027.6  
Contributed surplus1
    14.0             10.0        
Additional paid-in capital1
          57.9             53.9  
Foreign currency translation adjustment5
    (217.5 )           (171.8 )      
Accumulated other comprehensive loss5
          (185.8 )           (95.5 )
 
1.   Stock-based Compensation
 
    Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standard 123 Revised 2004 (FAS 123R), Share Based Payment, on a modified prospective basis for U.S. GAAP purposes. FAS 123R requires the use of the fair value method to measure compensation expense for the Company’s Fixed Stock Options (FSOs) and Performance Based Options (PBOs) issued after January 1, 2006, as well as for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been performed that are outstanding as of January 1, 2006. FAS 123R also requires the use of the fair value method for awards settled in cash, including the Company’s Performance Stock Units (PSUs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
 
    The Company had previously adopted the fair value recognition provisions of the former FAS 123, Share Based Payment, effective January 1, 2003, resulting in the recognition of stock based compensation expense using the fair value method for FSOs and PBOs issued subsequent to that date.
 
    The Company’s PSUs do not have a strike price, therefore the fair value is equal to the intrinsic value used for Canadian GAAP purposes, eliminating any differences between Canadian and U.S. GAAP. The intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing share price and the exercise price, multiplied by the dilutive number of options/units. FAS 123R requires the effect of forfeitures to be estimated and recorded at the grant date which is also an acceptable Canadian GAAP alternative. Therefore, there is no impact on net income or cash flow as a result of adopting FAS 123R. However, FAS 123R requires the following additional disclosures.

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    Number of    
    Options/Units   Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in millions of options/units and Canadian dollars)   2006   2005   2006   2005
 
Fixed Stock Options
                               
Options Outstanding at September 30
    9.7       9.5       110.8       144.2  
Options Exercisable at September 30
    5.8       5.3       91.3       98.2  
Options Exercised during the period
    1.2       1.6       30.7       24.4  
Performance Based Options
                               
Options Outstanding at September 30
    1.4       2.1       18.3       33.2  
Options Exercisable at September 30
    1.2       0.8       14.9       14.8  
Options Exercised during the period
    0.6       0.4       15.1       7.3  
Performance Stock Units
                               
Units Outstanding at September 30
    0.3       0.2       11.9       7.4  
Units Exercisable at September 30
                       
Units Exercised during the period
                       
Restricted Stock Units
                               
Units Outstanding at September 30
    0.2             6.6        
Units Exercisable at September 30
                       
Units Exercised during the period
                       
    Cash of $24.1 million (2005 — $27.5 million) and $10.7 million (2005 — $7.2 million) was received from the exercise of FSO’s and PBO’s respectively, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006. The PSUs and RSUs are paid out at the end of a three-year performance cycle.
 
    As at September 30, 2006, there was $19.5 million, $5.7 million and $6.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to the FSOs, the PSUs, and the RSUs, respectively. This is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6, 1.0, and 2.1 years for the FSOs , the PSUs and the RSUs, respectively.
 
2.   Future Income Taxes
 
    Under U.S. GAAP, deferred income tax liabilities are recorded for rate-regulated operations, which follow the taxes payable method for ratemaking purposes. As these deferred income taxes are expected to be recoverable in future revenues, a corresponding regulatory asset is also recorded. These assets and liabilities are adjusted to reflect changes in enacted income tax rates. A deferred tax liability of $652.1 million (2005 — $718.0 million) is recorded for U.S. GAAP purposes and reflects the difference between the carrying value and the tax basis of property, plant and equipment. Regulated companies following the taxes payable method are not required to record this additional tax liability under Canadian GAAP. To recover the additional deferred income taxes recorded under U.S. GAAP through the ratemaking process, it would be necessary to record incremental revenue of $931.4 million (2005 — $1,025.7 million).
 
3.   Accounting for Joint Ventures
 
    U.S. GAAP requires the Company’s investments in joint ventures to be accounted for as investments using the equity method, as opposed to proportionately consolidated. However, under an accommodation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the accounting for a joint venture need not be reconciled from Canadian to U.S. GAAP if this joint venture is jointly controlled by all owners. Joint ventures in which all owners do not share joint control are reconciled to U.S. GAAP. The different accounting treatment affects only display and classification and not earnings or shareholders’ equity.
 
4.   Financial Instruments
 
    For U.S. GAAP purposes, FAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires that all derivatives be recorded on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in current period earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met.
 
    The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives held for hedging purposes depends on their intended use. For fair value hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is offset in income against the change in the fair value, attributed to the risk being hedged, of the underlying hedged asset, liability or firm commitment. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is offset through other comprehensive income, until the variability in cash flows being hedged is recognized in earnings in future accounting periods.

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5.   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
    At September 30, 2006, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of $185.8 million (2005 - $63.7 million) consists of an accumulated foreign currency translation balance of $194.5 million (December 30, 2005 — $149.8 million) and net unrealized gains of $8.7 million (December 31, 2005 — $54.3 million) on derivative financial instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges.
 
    Of the total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of $185.8 million, the Company estimates that approximately $25.4 million, representing unrecognized net losses on derivative activities at September 30, 2006, is expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months and primarily relates to natural gas supply management.
 
6.   Consolidation of a Limited Partnership
 
    In September 2005, the U.S. Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), reached a consensus on EITF issue 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights (EITF 04-5), addressing when a general partner, or general partners as a group, control and should therefore, consolidate a limited partnership. Under EITF 04-5, a sole general partner is presumed to control a limited partnership when certain conditions are met.
 
    Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted, without restatement of prior periods, EITF 04-5. As a result of adopting EITF 04-5, the Company is consolidating its 16.6% interest in Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP). The impact of adopting EITF 04-5, for U.S. GAAP purposes as at and for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2006, is outlined below.
Statement of Financial Position
         
    September 30,
(millions of Canadian dollars)   2006
 
Cash
    282.5  
Accounts receivable and other
    563.9  
Inventory
    196.0  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    3,909.7  
Deferred amounts and other assets
    27.1  
Intangible assets
    102.9  
Goodwill
    390.3  
   
 
    5,472.4  
Less: Liabilities
       
Accounts payable and other
    697.3  
Current portion of non-recourse long-term debt
    34.5  
Non recourse long-term debt
    2,035.7  
Other long-term liabilities
    345.9  
Non-controlling interests
    1,401.9  
   
 
    957.1  
Elimination of investment in EEP
    (957.1 )
   
Net financial position impact
  nil
 
Statement of Earnings
                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30, 2006   September 30, 2006
 
Transportation revenue
    1,715.3       5,490.1  
Commodity costs
    (1,416.4 )     (4,644.4 )
Operating and administrative
    (137.9 )     (379.1 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (38.9 )     (115.0 )
Investment and other income
    ` 2.2       8.4  
Interest expense
    (32.0 )     (95.2 )
Non-controlling interest
    (60.9 )     (179.2 )
     
 
    31.4       85.6  
Elimination of EEP investment income
    (31.4 )     (85.6 )
     
Net earnings impact
  nil   nil
     

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Statement of Cash Flows
                 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
(millions of Canadian dollars)   September 30, 2006   September 30, 2006
     
Operating activities
    62.6       252.7  
Investing activities
    (243.2 )     (600.3 )
Financing activities
    363.2       525.4  
     
Net cashflow impact
    182.6       177.8  
 
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
EGD Late Payment Penalties Class Action Lawsuit
In July 2006, culminating a 12-year legal case, EGD entered into a settlement agreement with respect to the repayment of a portion of amounts paid to it as late payment penalties. The total amount of late payment penalties billed between April 1994 and February 2002, when the late payment penalty was revised, was approximately $74 million.
Under the settlement agreement, which must be approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Court), EGD would contribute $9 million to the Winter Warmth Fund, pay class counsel approximately $10 million for the plaintiff’s legal fees and expenses and pay approximately $2 million to the Class Proceedings Fund. The Winter Warmth Fund provides eligible low-income customers of participating Ontario utilities with financial assistance for the payment of their natural gas and electricity bills.
On September 25, 2006, the Court issued an interim decision in connection with the settlement agreement. While the interim decision was supportive of the overall settlement amount, the parties were encouraged to consider changes to the settlement agreement in order to recognize the Court’s authority to approve the amount of class counsel’s fees and to provide additional detail regarding the distribution to the WWF.
On October 19, 2006, the parties agreed to amend the settlement agreement in accordance with the Court’s direction. The Court will likely hold a hearing to consider the amended settlement agreement during November 2006.
In accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, EGD has paid an initial amount of $2 million pending final approval of the settlement by the Court. In the event that the Court does not approve the settlement, the amount of $2 million will be refunded. EGD has recorded a liability for the remaining $19 million in respect of this settlement under accounts payable, along with a corresponding receivable from ratepayers for the total amount of $21 million, included in deferred amounts and other assets. EGD will apply to the Ontario Energy Board for recovery of payments resulting from the settlement.

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