TransCanada Named One of Canada's Top 100 Employers

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 15, 2010) - TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. It is the first time TransCanada has been awarded this prestigious distinction which considers the employment practices and workplace environment of thousands of companies across the country.

"TransCanada is pleased to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This demonstrates that we have been successful in creating the programs and culture that attract and retain top talent," said Sarah Raiss, TransCanada, executive vice-president, Corporate Services. "Our employees know that everything they do at TransCanada contributes to the company's success across North America."

As part of an annual survey conducted by Mediacorp Canada Inc., more than 12,500 companies were invited to apply for the Top Employers distinction this year. Only 100 companies are named to the list. The application process covers eight key areas including physical workplace, benefits, communications, community involvement and performance management.

In addition, TransCanada's employees participated in an independently administered survey that provided additional input for the judging panel. Employees were asked nine questions about different factors that measure employee engagement. TransCanada scored significantly higher on all measures of employee engagement than the average of other Canadian companies. Survey results showed:

--  94 per cent believe in TransCanada's goals and objectives compared to
    the Canadian average of only 59 per cent 
--  94 per cent are proud to tell others they work for TransCanada whereas
    the Canadian average is 28 points lower at 66 per cent 

TransCanada has an exceptional North American team of more than 4,200 committed and motivated employees who bring skill, experience, energy and knowledge to the work that they do. The company-wide culture that guides TransCanada is built on the values of integrity, collaboration, responsibility and innovation. Earlier this year, the company was named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers of 2010 and one of Alberta's Top 50 Employers. In 2009 and 2010, TransCanada was selected by Mediacorp as one of the Best Employers for New Canadians.

With more than 50 years' experience, TransCanada is a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure including natural gas and oil pipelines, power generation and gas storage facilities. TransCanada's network of wholly owned natural gas pipelines extends more than 60,000 kilometres (37,000 miles), tapping into virtually all major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is one of the continent's largest providers of gas storage and related services with approximately 380 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. A growing independent power producer, TransCanada owns, or has interests in, over 10,800 megawatts of power generation in Canada and the United States. TransCanada is developing one of North America's largest oil delivery systems. TransCanada's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. For more information visit: www.transcanada.com.

TRANSCANADA FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

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CONTACT INFORMATION

TransCanada
Media Inquiries
Cecily Dobson/Terry Cunha
(403) 920-7859 or (800) 608-7859
or
Investor & Analyst Inquiries
David Moneta/Terry Hook
(403) 920-7911 or (800) 361-6522
www.transcanada.com