Air Emission standards for industry - BLIERS - Base Level Industrial Emission Reduction Standards through the Ministry of the Environment. Union Gas emissions relate to the combustion of natural gas used to fuel compressors that help run the natural gas system in the province, which in turn power and fuel industry. Union Gas seeks to ensure that natural gas is seen as part of the climate change and emissions solution rather than part of the problem.
Matters pertaining to the investment climate in Canada and taxation matters (accelerated depreciation on capital) and rate of return on federally regulated investments. Pipeline expansion and investment is often regulated by the National Energy Board and the federal government. Union Gas would be seeking to ensure that these rates of return remain competitive with other jurisdictions in order to maintain sound investment climate for pipeline infrastructure.
Regulation
Federal Climate change regulations - pertaining to regulation of natural gas pipelines and processing