Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- International Trade
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Immigration
- Taxation and Finance
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Financial Institutions
- International Relations
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
- Labour
Subject Matter Details
Politique ou Programme
- Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities.
Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions.
- Immigration - measures or provisions of interest would be in reference to VISA applications.
- NOVA Chemicals will be seeking proactive federal policy that recognizes the importance of value-add in the energy supply chain and accruing maximum benefits from energy resources and projects for the benefit of Canadians.
- Rail Transportation - to mitigate the risks of reliability to rail service which is an important mode of product shipment, due to strikes or other similar events.
- Seeking information and eligibility requirements on the Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP) funding being made available through the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives.
- Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).
- The federal government’s approach to value-add in the energy sector, and ways this may impact the export of energy products to foreign markets.
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
- Pipelines – federal oversight of pipelines through Canada and the handling of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
Politique ou Programme, Règlement
- Potential National Energy Board regulation of former NOVA Gas Transmission Limited pipeline, and consideration of how NGLs will be handled, and streaming of lean gas.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
- The treatment of plastics under CEPA and/or other regulatory mechanisms.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
- Canada Transportation Act – NOVA Chemicals remains vigilant of provisions in the Transportation Act ensuring reliability and stability of rail service servicing NOVA Chemicals’ ethylene/polyethylene facilities, and co-products such as butane and propylene.
- Possible legislation to be introduced dealing with climate change; Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions – proposed changes to the Clean Air Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding the impact of federal legislation on climate change and the competitiveness of the petrochemicals sector.
- Pursue eligibility of planned projects under the Technology Fund provision (precertification) of the Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions.
Règlement
- Continue to engage the Government of Canada re: forthcoming regulations governing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, and air emissions other than GHG in the longer-term.
Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
- Looking at government financial support for potential expansion of Canadian facilities.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Bank of Canada
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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House of Commons
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Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our current businesses and joint ventures focus on ethylene and polyethylene and Performance Styrenic Polymers. We develop value-added products and technology for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Todd Karran,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2018-12-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Government of Ontario - Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
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$20,000,000.00
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No
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development - Strategic Innovation Fund
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$28,450,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
1000 Seventh Avenue SW
PO Box 2518, Station M
Calgary, AB T2P 5C6
Canada
Telephone number:
403-750-3600
Fax number:
403-750-4870
Parent Company Information
- NOVA Chemicals Holding GmbH
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Wagramer StraBe 17-19
Vienna 1220
Austria
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- NOVA Research and Technology Centre
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2928 16 Street N.E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7K7
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Julie Beck,
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
- Todd Karran,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Arnel Santos,
Senior Vice President, Innovatioin, Operations and Government Relations |
No public offices held
- John Thayer,
Senior Vice President, Polyethylene |
No public offices held
- Rakesh Vermani,
Senior Vice President, Olefins and Feedstocks |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- James Baldwin,
Leader, Responsible Care |
No public offices held
- Patrick Bias,
Vice President, Projects & Engineering |
No public offices held
- Adrian Cassola,
Team Leader, Product Integrity |
No public offices held
- Jim Dixon,
Leader, Operations MW |
No public offices held
- Ken Faulkner,
Director Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Richard Gilmer,
Tax Compliance Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Becky Horvath,
Corporate Environmental Affairs Manager |
No public offices held
- Heidi Ladanchuk,
Occupational Hygiene Coordinator ME |
No public offices held
- Shane Lamden,
Senior Environmental Advisor |
No public offices held
- Pace Markowitz,
Director, Ventures |
No public offices held
- Sarah Marshall,
Director of Sustainability |
No public offices held
- Peter Masterman,
VP Purchasing & Logistics |
No public offices held
- Linda Santry,
Technical Advisor Product Regulations |
No public offices held
- Ken Sonnenberg,
Senior Advisor, Regulatory Com |
No public offices held