Registration - Consultant

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Ben Parsons, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Cenovus Energy Inc.
Lobbyist name: Ben Parsons, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2021-04-12
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 933600-369243

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 12

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 2

Version 1 of 7 (2021-04-12 to 2021-11-22)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 7 (2021-04-12 to 2021-11-22)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

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

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

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.
Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero.

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.
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 Growth 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

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.
Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of CCUS, methane and other emission reduction technologies.
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 activity 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.
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 Standards.
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 regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives.
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.

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.

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

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2020-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Alberta Energy	$739,355.00	Yes
Alberta Innovates	$200,000.00	Yes
BC Natural Resources	$31,549.00	Yes
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)	$39,722,980.00	No
SK Agriculture, Natural Resources & Industry	$0.00	Yes

Client 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

Client representative

Devin Iverson, Director, Government Affairs

Parent Company Information

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

Coalition Members Information

Cenovus Energy Inc. is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Cenovus Energy Inc. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

1389952 Alberta ULC
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1593888 Alberta Ltd.
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1717263 Alberta ULC
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1895311 Alberta Ltd.
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Bruderheim Energy Terminal Ltd
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus American Holdings Ltd.
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Clearwater Partnership
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Clearwater ULC
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Edson Partnership
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Edson ULC
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Elmworth Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Elmworth ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Energy Marketing Services Ltd.
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Energy US LLC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Environmental Opportunity Fund
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Export Services Inc.
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Holding Partnership 1
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Holding Partnership 2
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Holdings 1 ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Holdings 2 ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Operations ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Finance Inc.
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus GPco LLC
- Corporation Trust Center
  1209 Orange Street
  Willington, DE 19801
  United States of America
Cenovus International Enterprises S.a r.l.
- 16, avenue Pasteur
  Luxembourg
  Grand Duchy of Luxembourg L-2310
  Luxembourg
Cenovus International Investments S.a r.l.
- 16, avenue Pasteur
  Luxembourg
  Grand Duchy of Luxembourg L-2310
  Luxembourg
Cenovus Kaybob Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Kaybob ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Marten Hills Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Marten Hills ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus New Ventures Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Overseas Finance Inc.
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus TL ULC
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus US Holdings Inc.
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Wapiti Partnership
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Wapiti ULC
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Discovery Insurance Ltd.
- 4th Floor, Williams Tower, Warrens
  St. Micheal BB28000
  Barbados
FCCL Partnership
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Atlantic Partnership
- 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Energy Marketing Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Midstream General Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Midstream Limited Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Oil Limited Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Oil Operations Limited
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Oil Sands Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Telephone Lake Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
WRB Refining LP
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada

Lobbyist Details

Ben Parsons | Public offices held

Business address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-920-0716

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

Address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-920-0716

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./	2024-04-01	current
Cenovus Energy Inc./	2021-04-12	2024-04-01

Cenovus Energy Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Ben Parsons, Counsel Public Affairs Inc. (Consultant)

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Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

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Results 1-12 of 12

Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Joshua Swift, Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
Communication date: 2024-05-03
Posted date: 2024-06-15
Communication number: 369243-608350 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hannah WIlson, Policy Advisor | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Taxation and Finance
Communication date: 2024-01-30
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 369243-593161 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sarah Hussaini, Director of Policy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Climate
Communication date: 2023-05-31
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Communication number: 369243-569879 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Climate, Economic Development
Communication date: 2022-10-06
Posted date: 2022-11-15
Communication number: 369243-547785 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Dominic Cormier, Chief of Staff | Minister's Office | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- John Moffet, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environmental Protection Branch | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Paul Halucha, Associate Deputy Minister | Associate Deputy Minister's Office | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Climate, Economic Development, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2022-10-05
Posted date: 2022-11-15
Communication number: 369243-547787 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Nina Lothian, Senior Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
Communication date: 2022-09-15
Posted date: 2022-10-14
Communication number: 369243-544119 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jordano Nudo, Policy Advisor | Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Housing
Communication date: 2022-09-09
Posted date: 2022-10-14
Communication number: 369243-544117 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Nina Lothian, Senior Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
Communication date: 2022-07-22
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Communication number: 369243-539898 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jordano Nudo, Policy Advisor | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Housing, Aboriginal Affairs
Communication date: 2022-05-06
Posted date: 2022-06-15
Communication number: 369243-534856 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Kurtis Layden, Parliamentary Affairs and Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian, Senior Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
Communication date: 2022-04-06
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Communication number: 369243-532160 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Joanna Dafoe, Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian, Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Dominic Cormier, Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
Communication date: 2022-01-27
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 369243-522489 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Bud Sambasivam, Senior Policy Advisor | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Taxation and Finance
Communication date: 2021-05-14
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Communication number: 369243-508455 View associated registration

Ben Parsons, Counsel Public Affairs Inc. (Consultant)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-12 of 12

Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Joshua Swift, Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
Communication date: 2024-05-03
Posted date: 2024-06-15
Communication number: 369243-608350 View associated registration
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consultant: Ben Parsons

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hannah WIlson, Policy Advisor | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Taxation and Finance
Communication date: 2024-01-30
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 369243-593161 View associated registration

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	January 2016 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	February 2009 to May 2011	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	January 2016 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	February 2009 to May 2011	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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Cenovus Energy Inc. / Ben Parsons, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 7 (2021-04-12 to 2021-11-22)

Version 1 of 7 (2021-04-12 to 2021-11-22)

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

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address