Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 30, 2009, TC PipeLines, LP ("Partnership") issued a press release announcing financial results for the Partnership's 2009 first quarter earnings. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto are being furnished and are not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are not otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Accordingly, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto will not be incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Partnership under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated April 30, 2009.

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