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Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Colin Jackson's hidden problem, 'horrendous body' issue and new life now at 58
Colin Jackson's hidden problem, 'horrendous body' issue and new life now at 58 Colin Jackson had an illustrious sporting career, but behind the scenes he was struggling with bulimia and body dysmorphia, as well as panic attacks in his last years of competition After retiring, Colin Jackson has gone on to mentor other athletes and become a sports commentator and presenter (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) Olympian Colin Jackson has candidly shared his personal battles with mental health, body dysmorphia and bulimia. Jackson, a Cardiff resident aged 58, boasts an impressive track record in the athletics world, clinching medals on Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European stages, while setting world records, including one that remained unbeaten for over a decade. Yet behind the triumphs, he disclosed his rigorous food restriction during competition and his struggles with bulimia—a condition that involves binge-eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain. Additionally, as Colin neared his retirement at age 36 in 2003, he faced severe panic attacks, which he described as having sensations comparable to "a heart attack" and leading him to "burst into sweat". Through time, support, and mastering coping "tools" such as breathing exercises, Colin has navigated past many of these hurdles and now seeks to "give back" by promoting greater dialogues about mental health, particularly among men. In collaboration with SPAR for its latest summer initiative, SPARk A Conversation, Colin is on the cusp of launching his personal app named Track, Field and Life this month. Article continues below The app, which will share sports results, insightful advice, and narratives from fellow athletes, aims to establish a "safe place" for open communication and mutual "celebration", according to Colin. "For me, as an athlete, I was fortunate that people gave me time and they helped get the best from me, so now it's my time to do exactly the same thing," Colin shared with PA Real Life. "If it culminates in something that's good, and it makes men talk, it makes people across the board look after themselves in a healthy manner, and I was part of that journey, I can have a sense of pride. "I can happily go to my grave, knowing that, do you know what? You were successful there, and you did make a difference." Jackson in action back in 2003 (Image: Rui Vieira/PA ) Colin "always loved" sport growing up but never envisioned himself pursuing a career as a professional athlete. He excelled at many sports at school, before later focusing on athletics – and he said he enjoyed the "play element" of sport most of all. "It was something I did as a kid and I had fun doing it, so that's where my real sporting background began," he explained. Colin said he knew he had an "innate ability" and, by nurturing this, his skills improved rapidly. Along with the challenge of sport itself, he enjoyed setting "personal goals" every year and was determined to achieve them. He won his first major medal, a silver, aged 19, in the 110m hurdles at the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, and he won a silver medal at his first Olympic Games in Seoul in 1988, followed by European and Commonwealth gold medals in 1990. He later set a world record of 12.91 seconds in the 110-metre hurdles in 1993, which stood for 13 years. Discussing his sporting career highs, Colin revealed: "I've never really had one. "It sounds bizarre – you make history in your sport, fantastic, no doubt about it, that's brilliant – but every single year of my athletic career, we were always goal orientated. "You had to achieve something in that year and, as long as you achieved what you set out to achieve, then that box was ticked." Colin is hoping to encourage more open conversations (@Wearedusk/PA Real Life) Colin remarked on how people are continually seeking the next triumph, the forthcoming landmark, without "appreciating what (they're) achieving at this moment in time". During his competitive days, he admitted to often comparing himself to fellow athletes and contended with body dysmorphia, thinking he appeared "horrendous". He shared that competitors were commonly underweight and he was "blinded by the norm", leading him to eat less and ultimately developing bulimia. On reflecting upon older photographs, he can now see he was in "really good shape" and aims to encourage more discussions about these issues to assist others. "When that's your norm around you, then you get blinded by the norm," he commented. "It's just like having a beautiful view every single day of your life, you don't see the beauty. "It's exactly the same in professional sport, in that sense, you're sheltered. "I describe it as living in fantasy land... you have no real understanding." As Colin neared his retirement in 2003 at the age of 36, he admitted feeling "anxious", facing panic attacks and initially wondered: "What am I going to do with my time?". But he soon recognised how "blessed" and "action-packed" those years had been, coming to the conclusion that he had to "stop worrying about what's around the corner". "Don't be so anxious," he advised. "Life, whatever path is laid out for you, you will go down." Colin Jackson of Wales celebrates a silver after the Men's 110 metres Hurdles Final at the City of Manchester Stadium during the 2002 Commonwealth Games (Image: Getty Images Sport ) He continued, offering wisdom to others in his position, saying: "If I was going to give advice to anybody who's going to retire from their sport now, I'd say, don't be forced out of your sport. "You will know when you're ready and take the step... and don't think you're going through it on your own." With a wealth of support having contributed to his success, Colin felt compelled to "give that back" after hanging up his boots. His post-retirement journey has led him to roles as a mentor to upcoming athletes, sports commentator and presenter, and more recently, partnering with SPAR for its summertime initiative, SPARk A Conversation. Interesting findings from a study by AF Blakemore, the UK's leading SPAR distributor, disclosed that a staggering 84% of British men favour firing up the barbecue over discussing their genuine feelings. SPAR is collaborating with four local mental health charities – Ways for Wellbeing, Mental Health Matters Wales, Tough Enough to Care and YESS – and has developed a tip sheet, offering advice on how to create "small, meaningful moments", such as starting conversations lightly to encourage people to open up, and emphasising the significance of listening. Jackson, passionate about discussing topics like sport and mental health, has developed his own app named Track, Field and Life, set to launch this month. He explained that the app will include advice, quick updates on sports events, and stories from fellow athletes, aiming to foster "celebration" rather than criticism. Jackson recognises the tragic loss of too many men at a young age due to poor mental health and expressed his commitment to changing this narrative. "We try to get everybody who's involved in athletics to actually find a safe place for them," Colin remarked. Article continues below "I want people to be part of an amazing family and truly connect. I have created something that connects everybody in our family of sport." For further details about the campaign, please visit: If you're seeking advice and support on eating disorders, Beat's website can be accessed here:
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I silently battled bulimia and anxiety at height of my career – but arrogance cost me Olympic gold, says Colin Jackson
At one point, Colin consumed less than 1,000 calories a day while training as an elite sportsman SECRET STRUGGLE I silently battled bulimia and anxiety at height of my career – but arrogance cost me Olympic gold, says Colin Jackson Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE is a double world champion athlete whose records couldn't be broken for years. But off the athletics track, Welsh hurdler Colin Jackson, 58, faced a far greater battle than he ever did in a race. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Colin Jackson has spoken out about his struggles with bulimia and anxiety during his athletics career Credit: Getty 4 Colin won Olympic silver at Seoul in 1988 Credit: Getty On the outside, Colin's famously big smile exuded happiness and contentment, yet inside he was in turmoil, regularly crying and starving himself as he silently suffered with bulimia. "I wasn't in a good place because I spent all my days comparing myself with other people," Colin says in an exclusive interview with The Sun. "Thinking I don't look like them and the only way I can get like that is by literally starving my body by trying to be extra lean." At his lowest point Colin was consuming less than 1,000 calories a day while training at full pelt, and admits he has no idea how he as able to maintain such high standards on the track. Among his achievements as an elite sportsman are 13 championship golds, nine silvers and a bronze. He went unbeaten in 44 races between 1993 and 1995, and two of his records seemed insurmountable for a time. The 12.91s he clocked at the 1993 World Championships wasn't bettered for 13 years, while his 60m indoor record of 7.30 seconds, set in 1994, stood for 27 years. Colin continues: "So I had all this going on in my brain whilst I was trying to compete. So as I was trying to take on the best athletes in the world, I was battling with myself as well. And it's such a hidden thing in a way. "I wish I could have been more vocal at that time. It would have helped me immensely and it would have no doubt improved my performance. "I know people will go to me, 'well, you were a world record holder. What else did you want? You're the best of the best'. Colin Jackson comes out as gay on Swedish TV interview as former hurdles world record holder reveals he didn't want it 'sensationalised' "Yeah, I was best of the best what you saw, but I wasn't the best version of me for myself. And that is what we're kind of striving to do, you know, and striving to be." Though the eating disorder no doubt had a detrimental effect on his athletic abilities, Colin insists it isn't the reason an Olympic gold medal eluded him. He finished his career with one Olympic silver from the 1988 Seoul Games in which he lost to American athlete Roger Kingdom. Colin was a heavy favourite in Barcelona four years later, but lack of preparation for the second round race saw him suffer a muscle injury, which hampered his performance in the final in which he finished seventh. He says: "I blame myself for not getting Olympic gold. So I did blame nobody else, because my training partner did exactly the same training as me, and he did win the gold in the event I should have won the gold in. So I knew that all the preparation stuff was bang on. "It was just me being an arrogant idiot, which cost me my title. So I could happily live that, because I could put that in a compartment, if you know what I mean. "I think the battles were, because of all the other issues, I didn't enjoy it. It's a shame when I look back and I think, you know, my God, I was the best in the world, and I never enjoyed the environment, because I was always battling with myself. You know, I cried a lot when I was an athlete. I cried an awful lot. "When I was on my own, under the pressure of it all, I cried a lot. And then I'd wipe away the tears, and I'd come back out, and there'd be a big smile, and it'd be like, well, it's just me taking on the world again." Simple ways to check in with those who matter this summer START WITH WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND YOU Use the moment you're in to open the door gently. BE OPEN ABOUT YOUR OWN FEELINGS Sometimes sharing a little of your own story helps others feel safe to share theirs. ASK QUESTIONS THAT INVITE A REAL ANSWER Open-ended questions give people space to reflect and respond honestly. KEEP IT LIGHT – OR GO DEEPER IF IT FEELS RIGHT Trust your instinct. Some people just need a friendly check-in – others may need space to open up. MOST IMPORTANTLY – JUST LISTEN You don't need to have the answers. Just being there and listening can mean the world. REACH OUT – EVEN WITH A SIMPLE TEXT If someone's been quiet lately, a quick message could be the spark that starts a conversation. REMEMBER TO FOLLOW UP If someone opens up to you, check back in a few days – it shows you care and that the conversation wasn't just a one-off. KNOW WHEN TO ESCALATE If someone is really struggling – or you're worried about their safety – encourage them to speak to a professional, or contact one on their behalf. Courtesy of #SPARkupaconversation campaign 4 Colin had a glittering career winning 13 championship golds Credit: Getty 4 He reached the Strictly final with Erin Boag Credit: Rex In 1997, at the age of 30, Colin won silver at both the World Indoor and Outdoor Championships. But behind the scenes he felt lonely and contemplated his own mortality, despite being surrounded by loved ones. "I remember I had a birthday party," he says. "Well, it was my 30th birthday. We're at a restaurant and everybody's there celebrating. "They were having a great time. And I was ripping inside, absolutely ripping, thinking, well, what am I going to do? This decade, the decade I'm going to retire, and I have no idea what I'm going to do with my life. And everybody's celebrating me being 30, and to me, it's one year closer to death. "And that's the way my mind was taking me. And so, again, it's like, it's really, it's tough, you know, when you're an individual like that, and you can't, and you don't feel like you can speak. The room was packed with all my friends, and I felt I couldn't speak to any of them about how genuine I feel, because they were having a great time." Retirement didn't prove the end for Colin, far from it. Reality TV called and he reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2005 as well as finishing third on Dancing On Ice in 2021. He remains heavily involved in athletics and is an ever-present on the BBC's coverage of the sport. Now, he's using his platform and experience of mental health struggles to encourage men to open up. Colin has partnered with SPAR to launch the national #SPARkupaconversation campaign, encouraging people to bust out a BBQ and have a good natter. New research found 44% of men have had fewer than two meaningful personal conversations with a male friend in the past year. It's something Colin would like to see change, particularly with figures showing 75% of the 6,000 suicides in the UK in 2023 were men. And with nearly half of British men saying they'd be more compelled to open up while cooking, having a barbecue is the perfect opportunity to do so. Colin says: "It's so easy to talk to somebody like you when you're already bought into the process. You understand the dynamics, the importance of it. "We're men ourselves. We understand the importance of it, but also the scenarios and situations where you don't have the genuine opportunity to chat. "And so to create a natural environment to chat around a barbecue, it just seems to be the right place because you can have those real special one-on-one times. It doesn't have to be a big moment – it just has to be real.' "And it's really important to be able to have that with a friend that you know who's gonna listen to you. That is paramount." SPARk the BBQ. SPARk a conversation. #LoveSummerMoments #SPARkTheBBQ #SPARkAConversation #LoveSummer
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
I silently battled bulimia and anxiety at height of my career – but arrogance cost me Olympic gold, says Colin Jackson
HE is a double world champion athlete whose records couldn't be broken for years. But off the athletics track, Welsh hurdler Colin Jackson, 58, faced a far greater battle than he ever did in a race. 4 4 On the outside, Colin's famously big smile exuded happiness and contentment, yet inside he was in turmoil, regularly crying and starving himself as he silently suffered with bulimia. "I wasn't in a good place because I spent all my days comparing myself with other people," Colin says in an exclusive interview with The Sun. "Thinking I don't look like them and the only way I can get like that is by literally starving my body by trying to be extra lean." At his lowest point Colin was consuming less than 1,000 calories a day while training at full pelt, and admits he has no idea how he as able to maintain such high standards on the track. Among his achievements as an elite sportsman are 13 championship golds, nine silvers and a bronze. He went unbeaten in 44 races between 1993 and 1995, and two of his records seemed insurmountable for a time. The 12.91s he clocked at the 1993 World Championships wasn't bettered for 13 years, while his 60m indoor record of 7.30 seconds, set in 1994, stood for 27 years. Colin continues: "So I had all this going on in my brain whilst I was trying to compete. So as I was trying to take on the best athletes in the world, I was battling with myself as well. And it's such a hidden thing in a way. "I wish I could have been more vocal at that time. It would have helped me immensely and it would have no doubt improved my performance. "I know people will go to me, 'well, you were a world record holder. What else did you want? You're the best of the best'. "Yeah, I was best of the best what you saw, but I wasn't the best version of me for myself. And that is what we're kind of striving to do, you know, and striving to be." Though the eating disorder no doubt had a detrimental effect on his athletic abilities, Colin insists it isn't the reason an Olympic gold medal eluded him. He finished his career with one Olympic silver from the 1988 Seoul Games in which he lost to American athlete Roger Kingdom. Colin was a heavy favourite in Barcelona four years later, but lack of preparation for the second round race saw him suffer a muscle injury, which hampered his performance in the final in which he finished seventh. He says: "I blame myself for not getting Olympic gold. So I did blame nobody else, because my training partner did exactly the same training as me, and he did win the gold in the event I should have won the gold in. So I knew that all the preparation stuff was bang on. "It was just me being an arrogant idiot, which cost me my title. So I could happily live that, because I could put that in a compartment, if you know what I mean. "I think the battles were, because of all the other issues, I didn't enjoy it. It's a shame when I look back and I think, you know, my God, I was the best in the world, and I never enjoyed the environment, because I was always battling with myself. You know, I cried a lot when I was an athlete. I cried an awful lot. "When I was on my own, under the pressure of it all, I cried a lot. And then I'd wipe away the tears, and I'd come back out, and there'd be a big smile, and it'd be like, well, it's just me taking on the world again." Simple ways to check in with those who matter this summer START WITH WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND YOU Use the moment you're in to open the door gently. BE OPEN ABOUT YOUR OWN FEELINGS Sometimes sharing a little of your own story helps others feel safe to share theirs. ASK QUESTIONS THAT INVITE A REAL ANSWER Open-ended questions give people space to reflect and respond honestly. KEEP IT LIGHT – OR GO DEEPER IF IT FEELS RIGHT Trust your instinct. Some people just need a friendly check-in – others may need space to open up. MOST IMPORTANTLY – JUST LISTEN You don't need to have the answers. Just being there and listening can mean the world. REACH OUT – EVEN WITH A SIMPLE TEXT If someone's been quiet lately, a quick message could be the spark that starts a conversation. REMEMBER TO FOLLOW UP If someone opens up to you, check back in a few days – it shows you care and that the conversation wasn't just a one-off. KNOW WHEN TO ESCALATE If someone is really struggling – or you're worried about their safety – encourage them to speak to a professional, or contact one on their behalf. Courtesy of #SPARkupaconversation campaign 4 4 In 1997, at the age of 30, Colin won silver at both the World Indoor and Outdoor Championships. But behind the scenes he felt lonely and contemplated his own mortality, despite being surrounded by loved ones. "I remember I had a birthday party," he says. "Well, it was my 30th birthday. We're at a restaurant and everybody's there celebrating. "They were having a great time. And I was ripping inside, absolutely ripping, thinking, well, what am I going to do? This decade, the decade I'm going to retire, and I have no idea what I'm going to do with my life. And everybody's celebrating me being 30, and to me, it's one year closer to death. "And that's the way my mind was taking me. And so, again, it's like, it's really, it's tough, you know, when you're an individual like that, and you can't, and you don't feel like you can speak. The room was packed with all my friends, and I felt I couldn't speak to any of them about how genuine I feel, because they were having a great time." Retirement didn't prove the end for Colin, far from it. Reality TV called and he reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2005 as well as finishing third on Dancing On Ice in 2021. He remains heavily involved in athletics and is an ever-present on the BBC's coverage of the sport. Now, he's using his platform and experience of mental health struggles to encourage men to open up. Colin has partnered with SPAR to launch the national #SPARkupaconversation campaign, encouraging people to bust out a BBQ and have a good natter. New research found 44% of men have had fewer than two meaningful personal conversations with a male friend in the past year. It's something Colin would like to see change, particularly with figures showing 75% of the 6,000 suicides in the UK in 2023 were men. And with nearly half of British men saying they'd be more compelled to open up while cooking, having a barbecue is the perfect opportunity to do so. Colin says: "It's so easy to talk to somebody like you when you're already bought into the process. You understand the dynamics, the importance of it. "We're men ourselves. We understand the importance of it, but also the scenarios and situations where you don't have the genuine opportunity to chat. "And so to create a natural environment to chat around a barbecue, it just seems to be the right place because you can have those real special one-on-one times. It doesn't have to be a big moment – it just has to be real.' SPARk the BBQ. SPARk a conversation. Help for mental health If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, 116 123 CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) 0800 585 858 Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) 0800 068 41 41 Shout (for support of all mental health) text 85258 to start a conversation Mind, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary). YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too. Rethink Mental Illness, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate). Heads Together, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Colin Jackson has no regrets over waiting to come out as he shares hidden battle
Athletics hero Colin Jackson was plagued by rumours about his private life throughout his athletics career - but it was the least of the Olympic champion's worries For years, Colin Jackson pushed back against suggestions he was gay - shutting down speculation about his sexuality in his autobiography - before casually coming out to the world at the age of 50 in 2017. The Strictly Come Dancing star was far from living in the closet before talking publicly about his sexuality, with the former world record holder loved and supported privately by his family and friends in the wake of a kiss and tell in 2007. Olympic champion Colin has no regrets about the timing of sharing his personal life publicly as he was actually fighting other heartbreaking battles behind closed doors. The intrusive speculation about his romantic relationships was actually the least of the former sprint and hurdling athlete's worries as he juggled mental health struggles alongside achieving sporting greatness. But does Colin think his story may have been different had he been competing in this day and age? Colin ended his athletics career at the 2003 World Indoor Championships - 10 years before the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 was introduced. Attitudes have changed since people speculated about Colin's sexuality at the height of his career. So does he wonder if he might have come out publicly sooner had he been competing in 2025? 'I think it would be quite similar for me personally, because I think it's always everybody's individual stories and how they want to perceive themselves and tell themselves,' Colin muses. During his career representing Great Britain, he won an Olympic silver medal, became world champion twice, world indoor champion once, was undefeated at the European Championships for 12 years and was twice Commonwealth champion. But away from the track, Colin was battling multiple unseen battles. Struggling with anxiety, bulimia, anorexia and body dysmorphia with the whole world's eyes on him, the Olympic hero didn't want to draw even more attention to himself by discussing his personal life publicly. 'I don't think [coming out] would have changed that much for me because I was solely focused on my athletics, on my sport, and nothing really deviated from that,' he recalls. 'I mean, I had enough issues going on as it was with the anxieties and then to add another layer on it, would have absolutely blown my brain, to be honest.' Colin's anxieties intensified when he retired from athletics at the age of 36. Having 'only done two things in my life, go to school and run', he recalls worrying about how he was going to fill the years ahead. 'The anxiety just poured on me, thinking 'well, what am I going to do with the rest of my life', because I have nothing to fill the void that was so filled previously, and I had huge anxieties about that,' Colin shares when looking back. When his anxieties started to present physical symptoms: 'It was like I was having a heart attack, you know, the deep breathing, the sweating' – Colin went to see his GP, who diagnosed the champion with anxiety. 'So you're not having a heart attack, you're literally just suffering from anxiety, so be aware of it,' Colin recalls his doctor telling him. ' And then he started to teach me some coping mechanisms in how to calm my nerves, calm my environment, and start to recognise what were the triggers for the anxieties for me personally, and it could be literally anything and come from nowhere.' Although Colin has a better grip on his triggers these days, he is still conscious about the danger of bottling things up - particularly for men. In 2023, over 6,000 lives were lost to suicide in the UK - 75% of them men. New statistics claim that 44% of men have had fewer than two meaningful personal conversations with a male friend in the past year. With this in mind, Colin has partnered with SPAR to launch a national campaign encouraging men to open up and speak about their feelings – even via something as simple as a summer BBQ. 'It never stops and you know and what I say to people is that we all have brains and they function in all different ways and the chemicals that are in our brains are all different in that sense,' Colin explains when discussing his own journey with mental health struggles. 'So different environments will trigger certain emotions and feelings, and they could be all sorts. I was coming from a sport which was all about body image, and I was struggling with how I looked. 'I suffered from bulimia, anorexia, and body dysmorphia. I had all these things which are all still mental health issues that I was trying to cope with as well as race and compete against the best in the world. 'It was a huge amount of pressure on some young shoulders and now when I look back at that younger me, I just go, how did you cope? And in the end, I coped by speaking. 'That was it in the end, you know, I had to find the people that were going to listen to me and were willing to listen to me. So you can understand now how this campaign is so, so close to me, because we can reach so many people with this particular story with SPAR.'
Cision Canada
17-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CANADIAN UTILITIES LIMITED ANNOUNCES DEBENTURE ISSUE
CALGARY, AB, /CNW/ - Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX: CU) Canadian Utilities Limited announced today that it will issue $300,000,000 of 4.412% Debentures maturing on June 24, 2035, at a price of $100.00 to yield 4.412%. This issue was sold by RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, Scotiabank, TD Securities, CIBC Capital Markets, ATB Capital Markets and MUFG. Proceeds from the issue will be used to repay existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes. Canadian Utilities Limited and its subsidiary and affiliate companies have approximately 9,100 employees and assets of $24 billion. Canadian Utilities, an ATCO company, is a diversified global energy infrastructure corporation delivering essential services and innovative business solutions. ATCO Energy Systems delivers energy for an evolving world through its electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution, and international electricity operations segments. ATCO EnPower creates sustainable energy solutions in the areas of electricity generation, energy storage, industrial water and cleaner fuels. ATCO Australia develops, builds, owns and operates energy and infrastructure assets. More information can be found at Investor & Analyst Inquiries: Colin Jackson Senior Vice President, Financial Operations [email protected] (403) 808 2636 Media Inquiries: Kurt Kadatz Director, Corporate Communications [email protected] (587) 228 4571 Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information, including the reference to the issuance of $300,000,000 of 4.412% Debentures and the expected use of proceeds. While it is believed that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are being made, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. By its nature, such information involves a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information as a result of, among other things: applicable laws, regulations and government policies; regulatory decisions; prevailing market and economic conditions; the availability and cost of labour, materials, services, and infrastructure; the development and execution of projects; commodity price fluctuations; non-compliance, or breach of contract by contract counterparties; and other risk factors, many of which are beyond Canadian Utilities' control. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. For additional information about the principal risks that Canadian Utilities faces, see "Business Risks and Risk Management" in Canadian Utilities' Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information contained in this news release represents expectations as of the date hereof, which may change after such date. There is no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
