Working Together INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING OUR OIL SANDS OPERATIONSCanadian Natural is very excited to share another issue of Working Together Inside you will discover the ways in which our company is investing in the communities where we operate

Canadian Natural works together with stakeholders in the communities where we operate to share value through mutually beneficial relationships and invest in initiatives that support sustainable communities

Each new edition of Working Together informs stakeholders of the opportunities and initiatives we have developed together in the areas of education and training employment business development and community investment in western Canada This issue features our work in the communities surrounding our Oil Sands Mining and Thermal In Situ Operations within the past year

ldquoTo develop people to work together to create value for the Companyrsquos shareholders by doing it right with fun and integrityrdquo

Canadian Natural Mission Statement

ENHANCING HEALTH AND RECREATION

Page 1

September 2014

Canadian Natural supports recreational and social initiatives that unite and strengthen communities We committed $250000 over three years from 2011 to 2013 to the Cold Lake Energy Centre

These funds provided the facility with a new ice surface and related accomodations including six dressing rooms a referee room a concession area and a concourse These renovations now allow Cold Lake to host a variety of community events

This recent contribution follows earlier support from Canadian Natural in 2006 when an investment of $250000 went towards the development of an indoor track which was named the Canadian Natural WalkingRunning Track

In 2013 Canadian Natural made a three year commitment of $300000 to support the Northeast Alberta Apprenticeship Initiative (NEAAI) The NEAAI provides a distance learning environment and support system to increase the number of skilled Aboriginal trades people in northeast Alberta and reduce industryrsquos reliance on foreign workers The initiative will see seven First

Nations communities several post-secondary institutions provincial and federal government departments and industry working together

The NEAAI focuses on increasing the number of people entering a trade profession and successfully completing Trades Technical Training to Journey person status with gainful employment in northeast Alberta

(L-R) NEAAI employees Clarence Faithful Program Coordinator Kathleen Thompson Project Manager Terrie Quinney BusinessIndustry Liaison Worker and Eva John-

Gladue Program Manager

SUPPORTING THE NORTHEAST ALBERTAAPPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE

Front entrance of the Cold Lake Energy Centre

Canadian Natural

f a s t f a c t s

bull Canadarsquos largest independent oil and natural gas operator based on production

bull The largest primary heavy oil and natural gas producer in Canada

bull One of the largest oil sands operators

bull Diverse portfolio of in situ oil primary heavy light and medium crude oil synthetic crude oil and natural gas

bull Over 7200 employees worldwide

bull Operations in North America the United Kingdom and offshore Africa

bull Health and safety asset integrity environmental management and community planning are integrated into all aspects of our operations

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural contributed over $108 million to communities in the areas where we operate This includes corporate sponsorships cash donations employee giving and funding for community-based economic development projects

Canadian Natural promotes and supports educational initiatives that benefit children and youth We are proactively contributing to the Wood Buffalo Regionrsquos youth initiatives by sponsoring the Fort McKay First Nation Academyrsquos educational and athletic programs The programs focus on education teamwork fitness nutrition anti-bullying and drug prevention

The Academy utilizes these programs to teach the students important life skills while encouraging them to stay in school and enhance their education The combination of athletic and academic initiatives provides a well-balanced upbringing for Fort McKay youth

A portion of Canadian Naturalrsquos funding was put toward an after school initiative at the Fort McKay arena that provides students with various athletic programs including the basics of hockey and skating This program helps foster leadership skills through the character building principles involved in hockey

DOING IT RIGHTCanadian Natural focuses on people mdash employees contractors and those who live in the communities near our operations This focus means working together to create a safe environment that promotes prosperity health and well-being

We look to our employees and community members for practical ideas on how to best make this happen

Canadian Natural supports employee driven and industry activities that improve peoplersquos lives and promote social development

RECRUITING NEW EMPLOYEES AT THE ALBERTA WORKS JOB FAIR

SPONSORING YOUTH INITIATIVES AT FORT MCKAY

INVESTING IN EDUCATION WITH KEYANO COLLEGE

Page 2

The Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society was established in 1982 to provide services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence This society offers a variety of facilities and projects including a child development program intervention program emergency shelter for women and children sexual assault program and second stage housing program Each program works to provide a safe and healthy community for residents of Fort McMurray and surrounding areas

Over a two year period Canadian Natural contributed $100000 to this organizationrsquos affordable living facility and emergency shelter for women and children The emergency shelter Unity House provides emergency temporary accommodations for women and children who have experienced violence or abuse The Second Stage Housing Program is for women and children who are ready to leave the shelter but need an apartment with added security subsidized rental and on-going programs and support Canadian Naturalrsquos contribution provided essential items for the facilities including clothing toiletries full meal services and childrenrsquos toys

PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS

Education and training initiatives are one of the top priorities guiding Canadian Naturalrsquos community investment decisions

In 2012 we made a five year commitment of $500000 to fund the new Oil Sands Power and Process Engineering Lab at Keyano College The proud unveiling of the state-of-the-art Engineering Lab was on February 26 2014 and Canadian Natural was there to participate in this important moment The facility was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included government industry and community leaders

The new Enginnering lab features full process operations that can be found in an actual oil sands facility Students will benefit from this cutting edge equipment and increase the pool of talented and skilled workforce Keyano College Board Chair Kara Flynn says ldquoThis is all about students and faculty who can learn and teach in this state-of-the-art facility From an oil sands perspective not only will this lab add new employees but we will also be able to have existing employees upgrade right here at homerdquo

Fort McKay Academy students in the hockey program

Canadian Natural employee Brenda McKendry (third from left) with industry government and college representatives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Oil Sands Power and

Process Engineering Lab on February 26 2014

Page 3

PROVIDING ABORIGINAL STUDENTS WITH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Blue Quills First Nations College is an Aboriginal education centre with the mandate to advance and protect Indigenous ways of life and thinking through teaching research and community service One of the collegersquos newest programs the Camp and Catering Program provides students with training and workplace readiness education to prepare students for careers as camp attendants Canadian Natural is committed to helping develop people and work together with communities to ensure long-term growth and prosperity

The 12-week pre-employment program offers students hands-on experience in the areas of food production housekeeping services clerking and maintenance They also obtain certification in ten essential safety tickets Most importantly the program is designed to

prepare individuals for successful job placement and retention within the industry by addressing core life skills such as personal and workplace communication problem solving conflict resolution and building healthy relationships

In 2013 we sponsored seven students from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation to attend the Camp and Catering Program All the students graduated and found employment with Primco Dene Catering and Canada North Camps We also hired recent graduates of the program at our Primrose and Wolf Lake operations

We continued our support in 2014 by sponsoring six more students from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and three students from Onion Lake Cree Nation The contributions made by Canadian Natural will ensure a strong future for this growing program and its graduates

ENCOURAGING STUDENTSTO TRY ON A TRADE

Students from the Blue Quills Catering Program

In 2013 Canadian Natural continued its sponsorship of the Try on a Trade program an initiative that encourages students to gain hands-on experience in different career fields including carpentry welding pipe fitting culinary cooking and electrical

The program allows registered journeymen to work with local high school students and teach them about different employment options The week long initiative provides students with their own projects to gain an in-depth understanding of the work involved in each career path

To bring this initiative to the community we have partnered with Portage College local service providers and schools Portage College in Lac La Biche hosted students from Mistassiniy High School at its campus along with journeymen from BVL Construction Services from Wabasca who work in different trades

The presenters talked about the importance of education how valuable skills developed in high school are in their present careers the importance of teamwork etc Students also had the opportunity to relate to local professionals who told their stories and helped them think about their futures

Lee Cardinal Canadian Natural Stakeholder Relations Advisor in the Wabasca region received very positive feedback from students and teachers who took part in this program ldquoIt was very informative full of learning full of hands-on experiences The students who took part enjoyed each session some even expressed an interest in the tradesrdquo

Our support for the Try on a Trade program in Wabasca is only one example of how Canadian Natural works together with the communities to identify valuable trades to help develop local workforces and businesses Being one of the largest operators in the area supporting education and employment in the communities where we work is one of our priorities

INCREASING AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a voluntary organization that facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration They provide a variety of mental health programs and services

One of the programs available at the CMHA is the Mental Health First Aid a two-day educational course that occurs throughout the year in the Wood Buffalo region and educates about mental illnesses and how to support and assist those living with them In keeping with our goal to assist in the development of healthy communities Canadian Natural provided a donation to help support this program and the associationrsquos work to spread mental health awareness in the community

(L-R) Canadian Natural Community Liaison Brenda McKendry and District Landman Bob Dunn present a cheque to CMHA

Consumer Advocate Kelly Downes

Page 4

In 2013 Canadian Natural once again opened its doors and provided tours for students at our Horizon Oil Sands and Kirby South thermal operations These tours were established to highlight the facts on oil sands development and its role in meeting world energy demands

Students learned about the production processes what life is like on site the diverse paths to a career in the oil and natural gas industry and the importance of safety and environmental protection

RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN THROUGH NUTRITION PROGRAMS

HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AT HORIZON

EDUCATING STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY

bull Canadian Naturalrsquos United Way campaign at Horizon raised $600000 in 2013

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural awarded nearly $130000 to students from Alberta British Columbia and Saskatchewan through our Building Futures Scholarship Program

bull We continued our support of the Trades in Motion program which travels to different schools within Cold Lake Bonnyville and Lac La Biche

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural contributed $35000 to the Northern Lights Health Foundation for hospital equipment and technologies

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Canadian Natural is committed to investing in youth initiatives that align with the goal of building healthy communities The company is sponsoring a new nutrition program with the YMCA of Wood Buffalo This initiative will be implemented into the organizationrsquos current after school programs as well as the new before school care program The YMCA programs provide a vital service that offers safe childcare for parents that are pursuing employment and educational opportunities

Canadian Naturalrsquos sponsorship of the YMCA of Wood Buffalo will provide children with a full nutritious breakfast ensuring they each have the energy to reach their full learning potential throughout the school day Canadian Naturalrsquos contribution also provided the YMCA with 12 months of groceries and five refrigerators for the program

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWWCNRLCOM

EDITOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLICAFFAIRSCNRLCOM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITYINVESTMENTCNRLCOM

Children receive a healthy breakfast and after school snacks as part of YMCArsquos After School Care Program

Located at our Horizon oil sands site north of Fort McMurray Canadian Natural created the first compensation lake of its kind in the oil sands region in 2009 Horizon Lake - also known by its Cree name Watildepan Satildekahikan - was developed in close consultation with local people to incorporate traditional Aboriginal knowledge into its design

Horizon Lake is now a self-sustaining ecosystem that has seen native fish species repopulate and thrive Monitoring data shows that the lake now supports twice the fisheries habitat that will be lost during the life of the mining operation Fish populations were estimated through the use of an echosounder This instrument collected 2-D images of fish which allowed us to categorize populations by species based on size and shape of the fish

Our work in 2013 further improved the ecological value of required compensation through habitat enhancement for Arctic Grayling a regionally sensitive fish Habitat for this species was created by installing a rock v-weir and excavated scour pools across the width of the channel on the upper Tar

River located near the inlet to Horizon Lake The additions provide deeper water habitats both upstream and downstream and provided additional coverage and shelter

Horizon Lake represents a unique alternative to addressing environmental impacts to fish habitat and Canadian Natural is sharing learnings and data with stakeholders and other operators to assist their compensation of lost fish habitat

University of Calgary students on an ISEEESA (Institute for Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy Studentsrsquo Association) tour at our Horizon site on October 3 2013

Horizon Compensation Lake

Canadian Natural promotes and supports educational initiatives that benefit children and youth We are proactively contributing to the Wood Buffalo Regionrsquos youth initiatives by sponsoring the Fort McKay First Nation Academyrsquos educational and athletic programs The programs focus on education teamwork fitness nutrition anti-bullying and drug prevention

The Academy utilizes these programs to teach the students important life skills while encouraging them to stay in school and enhance their education The combination of athletic and academic initiatives provides a well-balanced upbringing for Fort McKay youth

A portion of Canadian Naturalrsquos funding was put toward an after school initiative at the Fort McKay arena that provides students with various athletic programs including the basics of hockey and skating This program helps foster leadership skills through the character building principles involved in hockey

DOING IT RIGHTCanadian Natural focuses on people mdash employees contractors and those who live in the communities near our operations This focus means working together to create a safe environment that promotes prosperity health and well-being

We look to our employees and community members for practical ideas on how to best make this happen

Canadian Natural supports employee driven and industry activities that improve peoplersquos lives and promote social development

RECRUITING NEW EMPLOYEES AT THE ALBERTA WORKS JOB FAIR

SPONSORING YOUTH INITIATIVES AT FORT MCKAY

INVESTING IN EDUCATION WITH KEYANO COLLEGE

Page 2

The Fort McMurray Family Crisis Society was established in 1982 to provide services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence This society offers a variety of facilities and projects including a child development program intervention program emergency shelter for women and children sexual assault program and second stage housing program Each program works to provide a safe and healthy community for residents of Fort McMurray and surrounding areas

Over a two year period Canadian Natural contributed $100000 to this organizationrsquos affordable living facility and emergency shelter for women and children The emergency shelter Unity House provides emergency temporary accommodations for women and children who have experienced violence or abuse The Second Stage Housing Program is for women and children who are ready to leave the shelter but need an apartment with added security subsidized rental and on-going programs and support Canadian Naturalrsquos contribution provided essential items for the facilities including clothing toiletries full meal services and childrenrsquos toys

PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS

Education and training initiatives are one of the top priorities guiding Canadian Naturalrsquos community investment decisions

In 2012 we made a five year commitment of $500000 to fund the new Oil Sands Power and Process Engineering Lab at Keyano College The proud unveiling of the state-of-the-art Engineering Lab was on February 26 2014 and Canadian Natural was there to participate in this important moment The facility was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included government industry and community leaders

The new Enginnering lab features full process operations that can be found in an actual oil sands facility Students will benefit from this cutting edge equipment and increase the pool of talented and skilled workforce Keyano College Board Chair Kara Flynn says ldquoThis is all about students and faculty who can learn and teach in this state-of-the-art facility From an oil sands perspective not only will this lab add new employees but we will also be able to have existing employees upgrade right here at homerdquo

Fort McKay Academy students in the hockey program

Canadian Natural employee Brenda McKendry (third from left) with industry government and college representatives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Oil Sands Power and

Process Engineering Lab on February 26 2014

Page 3

PROVIDING ABORIGINAL STUDENTS WITH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Blue Quills First Nations College is an Aboriginal education centre with the mandate to advance and protect Indigenous ways of life and thinking through teaching research and community service One of the collegersquos newest programs the Camp and Catering Program provides students with training and workplace readiness education to prepare students for careers as camp attendants Canadian Natural is committed to helping develop people and work together with communities to ensure long-term growth and prosperity

The 12-week pre-employment program offers students hands-on experience in the areas of food production housekeeping services clerking and maintenance They also obtain certification in ten essential safety tickets Most importantly the program is designed to

prepare individuals for successful job placement and retention within the industry by addressing core life skills such as personal and workplace communication problem solving conflict resolution and building healthy relationships

In 2013 we sponsored seven students from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation to attend the Camp and Catering Program All the students graduated and found employment with Primco Dene Catering and Canada North Camps We also hired recent graduates of the program at our Primrose and Wolf Lake operations

We continued our support in 2014 by sponsoring six more students from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and three students from Onion Lake Cree Nation The contributions made by Canadian Natural will ensure a strong future for this growing program and its graduates

ENCOURAGING STUDENTSTO TRY ON A TRADE

Students from the Blue Quills Catering Program

In 2013 Canadian Natural continued its sponsorship of the Try on a Trade program an initiative that encourages students to gain hands-on experience in different career fields including carpentry welding pipe fitting culinary cooking and electrical

The program allows registered journeymen to work with local high school students and teach them about different employment options The week long initiative provides students with their own projects to gain an in-depth understanding of the work involved in each career path

To bring this initiative to the community we have partnered with Portage College local service providers and schools Portage College in Lac La Biche hosted students from Mistassiniy High School at its campus along with journeymen from BVL Construction Services from Wabasca who work in different trades

The presenters talked about the importance of education how valuable skills developed in high school are in their present careers the importance of teamwork etc Students also had the opportunity to relate to local professionals who told their stories and helped them think about their futures

Lee Cardinal Canadian Natural Stakeholder Relations Advisor in the Wabasca region received very positive feedback from students and teachers who took part in this program ldquoIt was very informative full of learning full of hands-on experiences The students who took part enjoyed each session some even expressed an interest in the tradesrdquo

Our support for the Try on a Trade program in Wabasca is only one example of how Canadian Natural works together with the communities to identify valuable trades to help develop local workforces and businesses Being one of the largest operators in the area supporting education and employment in the communities where we work is one of our priorities

INCREASING AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a voluntary organization that facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration They provide a variety of mental health programs and services

One of the programs available at the CMHA is the Mental Health First Aid a two-day educational course that occurs throughout the year in the Wood Buffalo region and educates about mental illnesses and how to support and assist those living with them In keeping with our goal to assist in the development of healthy communities Canadian Natural provided a donation to help support this program and the associationrsquos work to spread mental health awareness in the community

(L-R) Canadian Natural Community Liaison Brenda McKendry and District Landman Bob Dunn present a cheque to CMHA

Consumer Advocate Kelly Downes

Page 4

In 2013 Canadian Natural once again opened its doors and provided tours for students at our Horizon Oil Sands and Kirby South thermal operations These tours were established to highlight the facts on oil sands development and its role in meeting world energy demands

Students learned about the production processes what life is like on site the diverse paths to a career in the oil and natural gas industry and the importance of safety and environmental protection

RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN THROUGH NUTRITION PROGRAMS

HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AT HORIZON

EDUCATING STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY

bull Canadian Naturalrsquos United Way campaign at Horizon raised $600000 in 2013

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural awarded nearly $130000 to students from Alberta British Columbia and Saskatchewan through our Building Futures Scholarship Program

bull We continued our support of the Trades in Motion program which travels to different schools within Cold Lake Bonnyville and Lac La Biche

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural contributed $35000 to the Northern Lights Health Foundation for hospital equipment and technologies

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Canadian Natural is committed to investing in youth initiatives that align with the goal of building healthy communities The company is sponsoring a new nutrition program with the YMCA of Wood Buffalo This initiative will be implemented into the organizationrsquos current after school programs as well as the new before school care program The YMCA programs provide a vital service that offers safe childcare for parents that are pursuing employment and educational opportunities

Canadian Naturalrsquos sponsorship of the YMCA of Wood Buffalo will provide children with a full nutritious breakfast ensuring they each have the energy to reach their full learning potential throughout the school day Canadian Naturalrsquos contribution also provided the YMCA with 12 months of groceries and five refrigerators for the program

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWWCNRLCOM

EDITOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLICAFFAIRSCNRLCOM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITYINVESTMENTCNRLCOM

Children receive a healthy breakfast and after school snacks as part of YMCArsquos After School Care Program

Located at our Horizon oil sands site north of Fort McMurray Canadian Natural created the first compensation lake of its kind in the oil sands region in 2009 Horizon Lake - also known by its Cree name Watildepan Satildekahikan - was developed in close consultation with local people to incorporate traditional Aboriginal knowledge into its design

Horizon Lake is now a self-sustaining ecosystem that has seen native fish species repopulate and thrive Monitoring data shows that the lake now supports twice the fisheries habitat that will be lost during the life of the mining operation Fish populations were estimated through the use of an echosounder This instrument collected 2-D images of fish which allowed us to categorize populations by species based on size and shape of the fish

Our work in 2013 further improved the ecological value of required compensation through habitat enhancement for Arctic Grayling a regionally sensitive fish Habitat for this species was created by installing a rock v-weir and excavated scour pools across the width of the channel on the upper Tar

River located near the inlet to Horizon Lake The additions provide deeper water habitats both upstream and downstream and provided additional coverage and shelter

Horizon Lake represents a unique alternative to addressing environmental impacts to fish habitat and Canadian Natural is sharing learnings and data with stakeholders and other operators to assist their compensation of lost fish habitat

University of Calgary students on an ISEEESA (Institute for Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy Studentsrsquo Association) tour at our Horizon site on October 3 2013

Horizon Compensation Lake

Page 3

PROVIDING ABORIGINAL STUDENTS WITH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Blue Quills First Nations College is an Aboriginal education centre with the mandate to advance and protect Indigenous ways of life and thinking through teaching research and community service One of the collegersquos newest programs the Camp and Catering Program provides students with training and workplace readiness education to prepare students for careers as camp attendants Canadian Natural is committed to helping develop people and work together with communities to ensure long-term growth and prosperity

The 12-week pre-employment program offers students hands-on experience in the areas of food production housekeeping services clerking and maintenance They also obtain certification in ten essential safety tickets Most importantly the program is designed to

prepare individuals for successful job placement and retention within the industry by addressing core life skills such as personal and workplace communication problem solving conflict resolution and building healthy relationships

In 2013 we sponsored seven students from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation to attend the Camp and Catering Program All the students graduated and found employment with Primco Dene Catering and Canada North Camps We also hired recent graduates of the program at our Primrose and Wolf Lake operations

We continued our support in 2014 by sponsoring six more students from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and three students from Onion Lake Cree Nation The contributions made by Canadian Natural will ensure a strong future for this growing program and its graduates

ENCOURAGING STUDENTSTO TRY ON A TRADE

Students from the Blue Quills Catering Program

In 2013 Canadian Natural continued its sponsorship of the Try on a Trade program an initiative that encourages students to gain hands-on experience in different career fields including carpentry welding pipe fitting culinary cooking and electrical

The program allows registered journeymen to work with local high school students and teach them about different employment options The week long initiative provides students with their own projects to gain an in-depth understanding of the work involved in each career path

To bring this initiative to the community we have partnered with Portage College local service providers and schools Portage College in Lac La Biche hosted students from Mistassiniy High School at its campus along with journeymen from BVL Construction Services from Wabasca who work in different trades

The presenters talked about the importance of education how valuable skills developed in high school are in their present careers the importance of teamwork etc Students also had the opportunity to relate to local professionals who told their stories and helped them think about their futures

Lee Cardinal Canadian Natural Stakeholder Relations Advisor in the Wabasca region received very positive feedback from students and teachers who took part in this program ldquoIt was very informative full of learning full of hands-on experiences The students who took part enjoyed each session some even expressed an interest in the tradesrdquo

Our support for the Try on a Trade program in Wabasca is only one example of how Canadian Natural works together with the communities to identify valuable trades to help develop local workforces and businesses Being one of the largest operators in the area supporting education and employment in the communities where we work is one of our priorities

INCREASING AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a voluntary organization that facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration They provide a variety of mental health programs and services

One of the programs available at the CMHA is the Mental Health First Aid a two-day educational course that occurs throughout the year in the Wood Buffalo region and educates about mental illnesses and how to support and assist those living with them In keeping with our goal to assist in the development of healthy communities Canadian Natural provided a donation to help support this program and the associationrsquos work to spread mental health awareness in the community

(L-R) Canadian Natural Community Liaison Brenda McKendry and District Landman Bob Dunn present a cheque to CMHA

Consumer Advocate Kelly Downes

Page 4

In 2013 Canadian Natural once again opened its doors and provided tours for students at our Horizon Oil Sands and Kirby South thermal operations These tours were established to highlight the facts on oil sands development and its role in meeting world energy demands

Students learned about the production processes what life is like on site the diverse paths to a career in the oil and natural gas industry and the importance of safety and environmental protection

RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN THROUGH NUTRITION PROGRAMS

HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AT HORIZON

EDUCATING STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY

bull Canadian Naturalrsquos United Way campaign at Horizon raised $600000 in 2013

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural awarded nearly $130000 to students from Alberta British Columbia and Saskatchewan through our Building Futures Scholarship Program

bull We continued our support of the Trades in Motion program which travels to different schools within Cold Lake Bonnyville and Lac La Biche

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural contributed $35000 to the Northern Lights Health Foundation for hospital equipment and technologies

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Canadian Natural is committed to investing in youth initiatives that align with the goal of building healthy communities The company is sponsoring a new nutrition program with the YMCA of Wood Buffalo This initiative will be implemented into the organizationrsquos current after school programs as well as the new before school care program The YMCA programs provide a vital service that offers safe childcare for parents that are pursuing employment and educational opportunities

Canadian Naturalrsquos sponsorship of the YMCA of Wood Buffalo will provide children with a full nutritious breakfast ensuring they each have the energy to reach their full learning potential throughout the school day Canadian Naturalrsquos contribution also provided the YMCA with 12 months of groceries and five refrigerators for the program

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWWCNRLCOM

EDITOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLICAFFAIRSCNRLCOM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITYINVESTMENTCNRLCOM

Children receive a healthy breakfast and after school snacks as part of YMCArsquos After School Care Program

Located at our Horizon oil sands site north of Fort McMurray Canadian Natural created the first compensation lake of its kind in the oil sands region in 2009 Horizon Lake - also known by its Cree name Watildepan Satildekahikan - was developed in close consultation with local people to incorporate traditional Aboriginal knowledge into its design

Horizon Lake is now a self-sustaining ecosystem that has seen native fish species repopulate and thrive Monitoring data shows that the lake now supports twice the fisheries habitat that will be lost during the life of the mining operation Fish populations were estimated through the use of an echosounder This instrument collected 2-D images of fish which allowed us to categorize populations by species based on size and shape of the fish

Our work in 2013 further improved the ecological value of required compensation through habitat enhancement for Arctic Grayling a regionally sensitive fish Habitat for this species was created by installing a rock v-weir and excavated scour pools across the width of the channel on the upper Tar

River located near the inlet to Horizon Lake The additions provide deeper water habitats both upstream and downstream and provided additional coverage and shelter

Horizon Lake represents a unique alternative to addressing environmental impacts to fish habitat and Canadian Natural is sharing learnings and data with stakeholders and other operators to assist their compensation of lost fish habitat

University of Calgary students on an ISEEESA (Institute for Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy Studentsrsquo Association) tour at our Horizon site on October 3 2013

Horizon Compensation Lake

Page 4

In 2013 Canadian Natural once again opened its doors and provided tours for students at our Horizon Oil Sands and Kirby South thermal operations These tours were established to highlight the facts on oil sands development and its role in meeting world energy demands

Students learned about the production processes what life is like on site the diverse paths to a career in the oil and natural gas industry and the importance of safety and environmental protection

RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN THROUGH NUTRITION PROGRAMS

HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AT HORIZON

EDUCATING STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY

bull Canadian Naturalrsquos United Way campaign at Horizon raised $600000 in 2013

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural awarded nearly $130000 to students from Alberta British Columbia and Saskatchewan through our Building Futures Scholarship Program

bull We continued our support of the Trades in Motion program which travels to different schools within Cold Lake Bonnyville and Lac La Biche

bull In 2013 Canadian Natural contributed $35000 to the Northern Lights Health Foundation for hospital equipment and technologies

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Canadian Natural is committed to investing in youth initiatives that align with the goal of building healthy communities The company is sponsoring a new nutrition program with the YMCA of Wood Buffalo This initiative will be implemented into the organizationrsquos current after school programs as well as the new before school care program The YMCA programs provide a vital service that offers safe childcare for parents that are pursuing employment and educational opportunities

Canadian Naturalrsquos sponsorship of the YMCA of Wood Buffalo will provide children with a full nutritious breakfast ensuring they each have the energy to reach their full learning potential throughout the school day Canadian Naturalrsquos contribution also provided the YMCA with 12 months of groceries and five refrigerators for the program

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWWCNRLCOM

EDITOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLICAFFAIRSCNRLCOM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITYINVESTMENTCNRLCOM

Children receive a healthy breakfast and after school snacks as part of YMCArsquos After School Care Program

Located at our Horizon oil sands site north of Fort McMurray Canadian Natural created the first compensation lake of its kind in the oil sands region in 2009 Horizon Lake - also known by its Cree name Watildepan Satildekahikan - was developed in close consultation with local people to incorporate traditional Aboriginal knowledge into its design

Horizon Lake is now a self-sustaining ecosystem that has seen native fish species repopulate and thrive Monitoring data shows that the lake now supports twice the fisheries habitat that will be lost during the life of the mining operation Fish populations were estimated through the use of an echosounder This instrument collected 2-D images of fish which allowed us to categorize populations by species based on size and shape of the fish

Our work in 2013 further improved the ecological value of required compensation through habitat enhancement for Arctic Grayling a regionally sensitive fish Habitat for this species was created by installing a rock v-weir and excavated scour pools across the width of the channel on the upper Tar

River located near the inlet to Horizon Lake The additions provide deeper water habitats both upstream and downstream and provided additional coverage and shelter

Horizon Lake represents a unique alternative to addressing environmental impacts to fish habitat and Canadian Natural is sharing learnings and data with stakeholders and other operators to assist their compensation of lost fish habitat

University of Calgary students on an ISEEESA (Institute for Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy Studentsrsquo Association) tour at our Horizon site on October 3 2013

Horizon Compensation Lake