Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Registration:
52
of
55
(2023-10-12
to
2024-01-08)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Support for industry due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic on oil and natural gas sector, including access to COVID rapid tests, regulatory requirements, liability, methane, liquidity, technology/innovation/infrastructure funding, wage subsidy, funding for student and new graduate positions.
- Support for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) to advance research to build upon existing expertise in the development of clean and affordable energy.
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.
- Seeking creation of a provincial pilot program to enable companies to purchase COVID rapid tests.
- Sustainable Finance and Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) considerations for investment decisions.
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