Encana Reports on the Election of Directors Voting Results From the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, AB --(Marketwired - May 03, 2016) - The following matter was voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Encana Corporation ECAECA (the "Corporation") held on May 3, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. The matter is described in greater detail in the Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Information Circular dated March 1, 2016 (the "Circular").

1.  Election of Directors 

By resolution passed via ballot, the following 11 nominees were appointed as Directors of the Corporation to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed. The results of the ballot were as follows:

                                                                          
Name of Nominee       Votes For      Percent    Votes Withheld   Percent  
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Peter A. Dea          518,537,447     99.50%       2,623,541       0.50%  
Fred J. Fowler        515,716,386     98.96%       5,444,602       1.04%  
Howard J. Mayson      517,612,094     99.32%       3,548,894       0.68%  
Lee A. McIntire       515,633,084     98.94%       5,527,904       1.06%  
Margaret A.           515,049,676     98.83%       6,111,312       1.17%  
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Suzanne P. Nimocks    515,665,506     98.95%       5,495,482       1.05%  
Jane L. Peverett      511,999,675     98.24%       9,161,313       1.76%  
Brian G. Shaw         518,662,159     99.52%       2,498,829       0.48%  
Douglas J. Suttles    518,629,931     99.51%       2,531,057       0.49%  
Bruce G. Waterman     516,238,259     99.06%       4,922,729       0.94%  
Clayton H. Woitas     517,284,961     99.26%       3,875,000       0.74%  
                                                                          

Encana Corporation

Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on developing its strong portfolio of resource plays, held directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates. Encana common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ECA.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Further information on Encana Corporation is available on the company's website, www.encana.com, or by contacting:

Investor contact:
Brendan McCracken
Vice-President, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2978

Patti Posadowski
Sr. Advisor, Investor Relations
(403) 645-2252

Media contact:
Simon Scott
Vice-President, Communications
(403) 645-2526

Jay Averill
Director, Media Relations
(403) 645-6553