Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Health
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
- National Security/Security
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Grant from Canada's Clean Air Agenda program in relation to a study entitled "Evaluation of GHG Emissions from Crude Oil and Condensate Tanks".
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Sections 2, 3, 6, 10, 22 - 38, 56 - 63, 64 - 89, 90 - 115, 138 - 163, 166 - 191, 343 and Schedule 1 - related to the 5-year review, greenhouse gas industry regulations, air pollutant regulations.
- Coasting Trade Act - related to potential amendment to remove negative impact on use of seismic vessels in frontier lands.
- Fisheries Act with regard to proposal repeal of the Fisheries Act and a new Fisheries Act.
- NEB Export Licensing Reform in relation to changes to the National Energy Board Act, sections 24 and 118.
- NWT Surface Rights Board Act - provide input and feedback on proposed NWT Surface Rights Board Act with regard to approvals of surface rights
- Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (NUPPAA) - Provide input and feedback on proposed NUPPAA with regard to the process for project approvals
- Related to forthcoming budgets or economic updates related to taxation of the upstream oil and gas sector and implementation of new or proposed budget-related tax initiatives affecting the upstream oil and gas sector.
- Species at Risk Act related to the Seven Year review of the Act.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Fisheries Act related to potential streamlining of program for Fisheries Act authorizations.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) related to the development of goal-oriented regulations by NRCan pursuant to COGOA.
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act in relation to the policy for cumulative effects assessment and management.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act related to risk assessments and regulations pertaining to the Domestic Substances List and the Chemicals Management Plan.
- Clean Air Act related to Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollutant Regulatory Frameworks.
- Clean Air Act related to the fiscal implications on the upstream petroleum industry.
- Excise Tax Act related to providing input and views to Finance Canada and/or Canada Revenue Agency on taxes and duties administered under the Act that affect the upstream petroleum industry (e.g. GST/HST) and to providing feedback and recommendations on new initiatives.
- Income Tax Act related to providing input and views to Finance Canada and/or Canada Revenue Agency on corporate tax programs and tax credits administered under the Act that affect any part of the upstream petroleum industry including pre-budget submissions, meetings and committee appearances.
- Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act/Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act with regard to approvals process in frontier areas.
Policies or Program
- Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management.
- Aboriginal Education and Training related to options for engaging aboriginal communities and businesses in resource development partnerships and economic opportunities.
- Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment related to the objectives and management of this regional environmental assessment project.
- Comprehensive Land Claims Settlements and Protected Areas Strategy with regard to policy for land use planning, protected areas, and parks planning.
- Critical infrastructure and cyber security - oil and gas critical infrastructure protection and cross-border security program.
- Emissions Targets - related to the provision of air pollutant and greenhouse gas emission forecasts for use in the development of emissions targets.
- Energy Supply and Demand Fundamentals related to energy supply and demand forecasts.
- Federal Arctic Research Station related to possible areas for oil and gas research.
- Federal/Provincial Regulatory Jurisdiction - related to potential policy of delineation of federal-provincial resource management/responsibilities.
- Flaring research related to providing technical input on research related to upstream oil and gas flaring activities and the associated air emission by-products.
- Frontier Land Access related to the federal initiatives of land use planning and protected areas parks planning.
- Fuel Gas Efficiency related to industry participation in federal fuel gas efficiency pilot programs under the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation and Fuel Efficiency.
- Hydraulic fracturing related to providing technical input to Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada on hydraulic fracturing studies and any policy discussions relevant to shale gas activities.
- Information technology (IT) related to IT projects and initiatives that have an impact on Canadian business or the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Labour Market related to human resources, immigration and labour issues as they impact the oil and gas industry.
- NAFTA Rules of Origin related to possible change for non-NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) condensate and natural gas.
- National Air Issues Coordination Committee related to air pollutants and greenhouse gas policy and policy on benzene emissions from glycol dehydrators and fugitive emissions.
- National Pollutant Release Inventory - Related to program for reporting requirements and protocols, and pollutant emission factors.
- Offshore Boards Cost Recovery related to the cost of operations charged to pipelines for the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board.
- Oil Sands related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of environmental policy for the production of oil from the oil sands; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export markets.
- Program of Energy Research and Development (PERD) - related to oil and gas research and development.
- Regulatory Effectiveness - related to the Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative and the Major Projects Management Office regulatory efficiency program.
- Scientific and Technical Research related to potential change to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit program.
- Seismic Data Release related to offshore exploration activity and future investment in offshore exploration activity.
- Species at Risk Act Regulatory Advisory Committee related to implementation policies and programs for the Species at Risk Act.
- Supply Vessels Remission Order - To provide information to the relevant departments on the effect this policy has on the offshore oil and gas industry.
- Supply/Stand-by boat guidelines in relation to participation in the possible development of a new guidance document for supply/stand-by boat guidelines to replace Transport Canada document TP7920E.
- Sustainable Development policy and programs related to balanced consideration of social, economic and environmental values and implications for industry.
- Tax Policy related to Finance Canada economic update and budget and implementation of budget-related tax initiatives.
- Technological Innovation - related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy.
- Telecommunications related to telecom projects and initiatives that may have an impact on Canadian business or the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Temporary Foreign Workers Program related to potential improvement and streamlining the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.
- TransCanada PipeLines Mainline related to providing views on TransCanada's Mainline restructuring proposal
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Air Quality Management System related to technical and policy input to Environment Canada and Health Canada on related plans, programs and regulations.
- Frontier Lands Petroleum Royalty Regulations related to implementation of recent changes.
- Marine Conservation Areas Act related to policy and regulations for oil and gas activity within marine protected areas.
Regulation
- Installation Regulations related to proposed new Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Installations regulations under the Canada–Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act.
- Marine Personnel Regulations - related to the types of marine personnel working in offshore environments affected by proposed regulations under the Canadian Shipping Act.
- Marine Security Regulations - related to possible changes to resolve overlap between these regulations and the offshore petroleum boards' guidelines.
- Migratory Birds Convention Act Regulations related to potential process for obtaining permits for Incidental Take.
- National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations in relation to the NEB costs of operation charged to pipelines.
- Occupational Health and Safety - Potential offshore health and safety proposals in the Regulations Made Under The Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act Respecting Occupational Safety And Health Of Employees Employed In Respect Of The Exploration Or Drilling For Or The
Production, Conservation, Processing Or Transportation Of Petroleum In The Newfoundland Offshore Area.
- Oceans Act with regard to establishment by regulation of integrated management areas.
- Offshore Diving Regulations - Diving Regulations in relation to offshore installations.
- Offshore Helicopter Inquiry Recommendation #29: Separate Safety Regulator in relation to strengthening safety regulation.
- Pipeline Regulation and Jurisdiction related to technical, policy and jurisdictional issues.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (land/marine) related to proposed and possible changes to TDG regulations.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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websites, presentations, meetings
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Environment Canada
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Federal Environmental Assessment Review Office (FEARO)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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National Defence (DND)
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National Energy Board (NEB)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents companies, large and small, that explore for, develop and produce natural gas and crude oil throughout Canada. CAPP’s member companies produce more than 90 per cent of Canada’s natural gas and crude oil. CAPP's associate members provide a wide range of services that support the upstream crude oil and natural gas industry. Together CAPP's members and associate members are an important part of a national industry with revenues of about $100 billion-a-year. CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a safe and environmentally and socially responsible manner, through constructive engagement and communication with governments, the public and stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
David Collyer,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Regular members are those engaged in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons and related by-products. Associate members are those who are engaged in the transmission or distribution of hydrocarbon products; who are engaged in the marketing of hydrocarbon products; or who are engaged in providing other services to the producing community. Associate members are non-voting members of CAPP.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
2100, 350 - 7 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3N9
Canada
Telephone number:
403-267-1100
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Patricia Adams,
Manager, Natural Gas Communications |
Public offices held
- Janet Annesley,
Vice President, Communications |
No public offices held
- Vicki Ballance,
Manager, Alberta Regulatory Affairs |
No public offices held
- Paul Barnes,
Manager, Atlantic Canada |
Public offices held
- Carol Barsky,
Coordinator, Resource Access |
No public offices held
- Nancy Bérard-Brown,
Manager, Oil Markets and Pipelines |
Public offices held
- Bob Bleaney,
Vice President, External Relations |
No public offices held
- Fiona Boulet,
Policy Advisor |
No public offices held
- Greg Brady,
Manager, Aboriginal Affairs |
No public offices held
- David Collyer,
President |
Public offices held
- Jeremy Creaghan,
Manager, Information Systems and Services |
No public offices held
- David Daly,
Manager, Fiscal Policy |
No public offices held
- Travis Davies,
Public Affairs Advisor, Media Relations |
Public offices held
- Tricia Donnelly,
Manager, Member Communications |
No public offices held
- Andrea Dube,
Manager, Stewardship |
No public offices held
- Jenna Dunlop,
Manager, Climate Change Policy |
No public offices held
- Ritchie Fairbairn,
Manager, Natural Gas |
Public offices held
- Claudette Fedoruk,
Health and Safety Analyst |
No public offices held
- Evelyn Ferchuk,
Manager, Oil Sands Communications |
Public offices held
- Laura Frank,
Advisor, Natural Gas Communications |
No public offices held
- Sylvia Galarneau,
Manager, Finance and Administration |
No public offices held
- Martyn Griggs,
Manager, Oil Sands |
No public offices held
- Brad Herald,
Manager, British Columbia Operations |
No public offices held
- Tom Huffaker,
Vice President, Policy and Environment |
No public offices held
- Barry Jardine,
Manager, Regulated Transportation |
Public offices held
- Brenda Jones,
Manager, Member Communications & Special Events |
No public offices held
- Phil Langille,
Manager, Federal Regulatory and Northern Affairs |
Public offices held
- Beth Lau,
Regulatory Analyst, Oil and Gas |
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- Angie Leonard,
Senior Natural Gas Advisor |
No public offices held
- Aaron Miller,
Manager, Natural Gas Strategy and Advocacy |
No public offices held
- Geoff Morrison,
Manager, BC Operations |
No public offices held
- Krista Nelson,
Research Analyst |
No public offices held
- Shannon O'Dea Dawson,
Communication and Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Giles Ody,
Stewardship Advisor |
No public offices held
- Siân Pascoe,
Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Tara Payment,
Environmental and Regulatory Analyst |
No public offices held
- Laura Perry,
Stewardship Advisor, Energy in Action |
No public offices held
- Krista Phillips,
Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Jill Piccott,
Public Affairs and Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Mark Pinney,
Manager, Markets & Transportation |
No public offices held
- David Pryce,
Vice President, Operations |
Public offices held
- Aurora Reid,
Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Stephen Rodrigues,
Manager, Research |
No public offices held
- Christina Rontynen,
Web and Social Media Analyst |
No public offices held
- Gary Sargent,
Resource Access Policy Advisor |
No public offices held
- Nick Schultz,
Vice President and General Counsel |
Public offices held
- Kay She,
Research Analyst |
No public offices held
- Sherry Sian,
Manager, Resource Access |
No public offices held
- Greg Stringham,
Vice President, Markets and Oil Sands |
No public offices held
- Emery Varga,
Manager, Oil Sands |
No public offices held
- Kari Viccars,
Public Affairs Advisor |
No public offices held
- Danelle Wettstein,
Web and Social Media Advisor |
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- Richard Wong,
Operations Analyst |
No public offices held
