Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Registration:
38
of
55
(2020-05-07
to
2020-06-15)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Advocating for the establishment of an oil and natural gas supercluster (Clean Resource Innovation Network) to advance research to build upon existing expertise in the development of clean and affordable energy.
- Support for industry due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic on oil and natural gas sector, including regulatory requirements, liability, methane, liquidity, technology/innovation/infrastructure funding, wage subsidy, funding for student and new graduate positions.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations
- Impact Assessment Act as it relates to approvals and impact assessments for major oil and gas projects.
- Species at Risk Act with regard to conservation initiatives to protect species and their habitats
Policies or Program
- Allow immediate deductibility of capital costs for tax purposes in the year in which they occur, to be applied broadly across the economy in a manner that aligns with similar tax reforms in the US.
- Canadian policy support related to international market access for oil and gas.
- Duty to consult Indigenous communities as it relates to oil and gas projects, including implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Canadian Energy Regulator as it relates to regulatory oversight of upstream interprovincial pipelines.
- Discussions on climate change regulations and policies that may be directed at oil sands, refining, and gas processing. This includes methane, Clean Fuels Standard and net zero.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation and discussions around transportation as it relates to the oil and gas industry