Registration - In-house Corporation

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Jonathan McKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: Cenovus Energy Inc.
Responsible Officer Name: Jonathan McKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-01-21
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 954658-260442

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 618

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 5

Version 89 of 106 (2023-01-11 to 2023-04-12)

Registration versions:

Version 89 of 106 (2023-01-11 to 2023-04-12)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Budget
Climate
Economic Development
Energy
Environment
Financial Institutions
Health
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
International Relations
International Trade
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero
Support for West White Rose - Discussion of critical timelines for resumption of West White Rose/White Rose, status of federal/provincial discussions on support for the NL Offshore, including potential support for provincial government investment in West White Rose/White Rose

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Discussion of federal fuel charge rebates, expressed the opinion that the CRA should change its administrative policy to allow distributors to take deductions for rebates on the Fuel Charge return.
Discussions with government seeking policy and funding support for a joint gateway listing recommended environmental, social, and governance (ESG) suppliers
Technological innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy. This may include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs supporting innovation and research in developing energy and cleaner energy (Clean Grown Program, Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, etc.)

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program, Regulation

Discussions regarding Federal Support and Pandemic Management programs, including: liquidity facilities, wage supports and health related challenges to routine monitoring and reporting

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Bill C-26 Discussion with Government regarding effective and efficient design and implementation of Bill C-26
Discussions regarding the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to ensure no new barriers to the movement of hydrocarbons in North America are implemented.
Providing industry feedback on Impact Assessment Act relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities
Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions, criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations, and methane emissions. As well as policy changes regarding water and a possible Canadian Water Agency.
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector
Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling acitvity in a specific development area
Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat
Tax structure changes as applicable to the natural resource extraction industry, including tax structures to support emissions reduction investments. Seeking policy levers to improve the utility of emissions credit to support emissions reduction technology deployment, within the Clean Fuel Regulation and OBPS related policy frameworks.
The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations and the impacts of Protective Direction No. 39 on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector.

Policies or Program

Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management
Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities
Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and the development of the Clean Fuel Regulation.
Discussion with government regarding accurate calibration of oil and gas emissions cap and related policies
Discussion with government regarding accurate economic assumptions and calibration of economic models
Discussions regarding support for Indigenous community requests for government support of skills training programs
Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canada's IP system fosters research and development in Canada
Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support access to new and existing markets for Canadian energy products. Topics include (but are not limited to) crude by rail, pipeline nomination practices, partial upgrading as they may effect the Canadian energy market.
Discussions related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach for the oil sands.
Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), process improvements, methane, and other emission reduction technologies
Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives.
Discussions with government seeking policy and funding support for joint gateway listing recommended environmental, social, and governance (ESG) suppliers
Exploring potential partnership with Federal Government in delivering 2B Trees Program
Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program - discussions with government regarding the development of potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities.
Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Major Projects Management Office as they relate to their coordinating role in improving efficiency and overseeing major oil and gas projects
Marine safety and spill response management and discussions around West Coast tanker moratorium
Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland.
Regulatory discussions through CAPP - participation through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to discuss ways to make the Atlantic offshore oil and gas industry more competitive.
Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus's Indigenous Housing Initiative

Policies or Program, Regulation

Development of regulations and implementation framework to ensure the safe operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for applications in oil and gas industry.
Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations
Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align combustion technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions

Regulation

Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Bank of Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
National Defence (DND)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

Cenovus Energy Inc. is an integrated energy company with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Cenovus is focused on managing its assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into its business plans.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Alex Pourbaix, President & Chief Executive Officer

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
AG Action Manitoba	$434,628.00	Yes
Alberta Labour & Immigration	$187,969.92	Yes
Efficiency Manitoba	$0.00	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$7,864,281.92	No

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Address:
4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada

Telephone number: 403-766-2000
Fax number: 403-766-7600

Parent Company Information

Cenovus Energy Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

BP-Husky Refining LLC
- 4100, 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Energy Marketing Services Ltd.
- 4100, 225 - 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
FCCL Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  P.O. Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Canadian Petroleum Marketing Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Energy International Corporation
- 4100, 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Energy Marketing Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB, BC T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Marketing and Supply Company
- 4100, 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Oil Limited Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Lima Refining Company
- 4100, 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
WRB Refining LP
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  P.O. Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Keith Chiasson, EVP Downstream | No public offices held
Andrew Dahlin, EVP, Corporate & Operations Services | No public offices held
Rhona DelFrari, Chief Sustainability Officer & SVP Stakeholder Engagement | No public offices held
Jeffrey Hart, EVP & Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held
Jon McKenzie, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held
Alex Pourbaix, President & Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Drew Zieglgansberger, Executive Vice President, Upstream Conventional & Integration | No public offices held

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Bhura Alisha, Senior Policy Advisor | No public offices held
Darwin Bateyko, Manager, Military & Environment | No public offices held
Jonathan Brown, SVP Atlantic Region | No public offices held
Michael Cody, Specialist | No public offices held
Travis Davies, Specialist, Government Relations | No public offices held
Jillian Falls, Advisor | No public offices held
Susan Grey, Director | No public offices held
Sean Hiebert, Emissions Management Engineer | No public offices held
Devin Iversen, Director, Government Affairs | Public offices held
Tony Jackson, Director, Environment & Regulatory, Military, Regulatory & Liability | No public offices held
Patrick McKay, Senior Staff Process Engineer | No public offices held
Troy Peterson, Project Manager | No public offices held
Tyler Tarnoczi, Specialist | No public offices held
Mike Wilchewski, Regulatory Compliance | No public offices held
Trent Zacharias, Director | No public offices held

Cenovus Energy Inc.

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Cenovus Energy Inc.	2010-01-21	current

Cenovus Energy Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Jonathan McKenzie	2023-04-26	Current
Alex Pourbaix	2017-11-06	2023-04-26
Brian Ferguson	2010-01-21	2017-11-02

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Outreach Manager and Special Projects Advisor Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition, Operations	2002 to 2004	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-03-12

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Registration - In-house Corporation

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Jonathan McKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 89 of 106 (2023-01-11 to 2023-04-12)

Version 89 of 106 (2023-01-11 to 2023-04-12)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program, Regulation

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Government funding

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Parent Company Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties