6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September, 2016

Commission File Number: 333-210261

Fortis Inc.

Fortis Place, Suite 1100
5 Springdale Street
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada, A1E 0E4

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Fortis Inc. Press Release, dated September 2, 2016.

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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.

	Fortis Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: September 2, 2016	/s/ David C. Bennett
	By:	David C. Bennett
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and
		Corporate Secretary

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (September 2, 2016):

Fortis Inc. President and CEO Barry Perry to present at

Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) President and CEO, Barry Perry, will present at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City, New York on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 3:45pm (Eastern Time).

A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Corporation’s website, www.fortisinc.com.

About Fortis

Fortis is a leader in the North American electric and gas utility business, with total assets of approximately CAD$29 billion and fiscal 2015 revenue of CAD$6.7 billion. The Corporation’s asset mix is approximately 94% regulated (69% electric, 25% gas), with the remaining 6% comprised of non-regulated energy infrastructure. The Corporation’s regulated utilities serve more than 3 million customers across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.

Fortis shares are listed on the TSX and trade under the symbol FTS.  Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com, www.sedar.com, or www.sec.gov.

For further information contact:

Kealey Martin

Manager, Investor Relations

Fortis Inc.

T: 709.737.2900