ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2017

May 18, 2017

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date: May 18, 2017

Commission File Number: 000-53808

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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354 Davis Road

Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X1, Canada

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F □ Form 40-F x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): □

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): □

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes □ No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 6-K:

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Form of Proxy
99.3	Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
99.2	Management Information Circular - Proxy Statement
99.4	Certificate of Abridgement

SIGNATURE

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.

	ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP.
	(registrant)
Date: May 18, 2017	By: (signed) "David Bronicheski"
	Name: David Bronicheski
	Title: Chief Financial Officer