Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management.
- Constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights, title and treaty rights and the development of legislation, regulations or policies that facilitate efficient, effective and meaningful consultation within the context of resource development.
- Energy Safety and Security Act and Regulations to address financial liability and penalties seeking practicality and fairness.
- Matters relating to essential services designations and broad-based regulatory and fiscal industrial relief in response to COVID-19 and concurrent oil and gas global supply/ demand challenges
Policies or Program
- Aboriginal Education and Training related to options for engaging Aboriginal communities and businesses in resource development partnerships and economic opportunities.
- Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities.
- Federal Corporate Tax amendments related to fundamental eligibility issues for the SR&ED tax credit program.
- 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.
- Innovation policies and clean technology funding initiatives that affect the upstream petroleum industry and providing feedback and recommendations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, practicality and fairness.
- Liquid rich natural gas and light tight oil development Discussion and updates with government regarding potential for development of liquid rich natural gas and light tight oil in Alberta.
- Natural gas related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of economic policy and environmental policy for the production of natural gas, including natural gas from shale; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export markets.
- Sustainable Development policy and programs related to balanced consideration of social, economic and environmental values and implications for industry.
- Technological Innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy.
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.
- Base Level Industrial Emissions Requirements and Multi-Sector Air Pollutants and Regulations related to the provision of NOx emissions from stationary combustion engines and potential proposed Acceptance Sampling approach for stack testing and emissions checks.
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Regulations and ongoing development of fair and practical policy for environmental assessment and cumulative effects assessment and management, including the 5-year review, greenhouse gas industry regulations, air pollutant regulations, 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 and to the fiscal implications on the upstream petroleum industry.
- Climate change policies and regulations and associated greenhouse gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the upstream petroleum industry and providing feedback and recommendations on initiatives to ensure efficiency, practicality and fairness.
- Emissions Targets related to the provision of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions forecasts for use in the development of methane emissions targets.
- Fisheries Act to ensure workability and practicality of any protection provisions contemplated during the review.
- 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.
- National Pollutant Release Inventory related to programs for reporting requirements and protocols, and pollutant emission factors.
- Species at Risk Act related to implementation policies, programs and regulation for the Species at Risk Act (Little Smoky/A La Peche Caribou Range Plan – ongoing implementation and review of draft SARA Policy documents.
Regulation
- Federal Draft Regulatory Model for Methane Emissions Reduction in relation to recommending alternative solutions for fugitives, compressors, venting, pneumatics and well completions, including recommending development of consistent measurement and reporting requirements, flexibility in regulations, progress checks, different requirements for new and existing equipment, standardization of language in federal and provincial regulations, and development of innovative technological solutions.
- Regulatory framework with regards to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Competition Tribunal (CT)
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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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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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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 Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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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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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Ovintiv is a leading North American exploration and production (E&P) company focused on developing its high-quality, multi-basin portfolio. Ovintiv works to safely produce crude oil and natural gas—products that make modern life possible for all. The Company is focused on creating long-term shareholder value while contributing to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Doug Suttles,
President & CEO
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2019-12-31
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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Administration
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$0.00
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Yes
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Climate Action Secretariat, Government of British Columbia
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$1,369,278.14
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Yes
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
500 Centre Street SE
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
Telephone number:
403-645-4286
Parent Company Information
- Ovintiv Inc.
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370 17th Street, Suite 1700
Denver, CO 80202
United States of America
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- 11786865 Canada Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- 1229577 Alberta Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- 1573354 Alberta Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- 1573397 Alberta Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- 1646665 Alberta ULC
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- 1977994 Alberta ULC
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500 Centre Street SE
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- 2338690 Alberta ULC
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500 Centre Street SE
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Cutbank Ridge Partnership
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Encana Acquisition ULC
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Encana Cutbank Ridge Holdings Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Encana Developments 2005 Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Encana Holdings Finance Corp
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Encana Kitimat LNG Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Encana Leasehold Limited Partnership
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- EWL Management Ltd.
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500 Centre Street SE
P.O. Box 2850
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
- Ovintiv Services Inc.
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500 Centre Street SE
Calgary, AB T2P 2S5
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Brendan McCracken,
EVP, Corporate Development & External Relations |
No public offices held
- Doug Suttles,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Kellen Foreman,
Director, Government Relations Canada |
No public offices held
- David Lye,
VP, Government Relations (Canada) & Sustainability |
No public offices held