Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Industry
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- 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.
- Climate Change – Bill C-377; 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.
- Northern Pipelines – the introduction of federal legislation governing the development of northern gas (Mackenzie gas and Alaska gas), and federal oversight of pipelines through Canada and the handling of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
- Pursue eligibility of planned projects under the Technology Fund provision (precertification) of the Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions.
Policies or Program
- Alberta Hub energy infrastructure and northern development are critical to future petrochemical feedstock. Development of federal policy that optimizes the competitive advantages of Alberta's energy infrastructure and economy ("Alberta Hub"). 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.
- Canadian National Railway - to mitigate the risks of reliability to rail service which is an important mode of product shipment, due to strikes or other similar events.
- 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 bitumen to foreign markets.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Potential NEB regulation of former NGTL, and consideration of how NGLs will be handled, and streaming of lean gas.
Regulation
- 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canada Labour Relations Board (CLRB)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Industry Canada
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National Energy Board (NEB)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Transport Canada (TC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
NOVA Chemicals Corporation's principal business is the production and marketing of petrochemicals. NOVA Chemicals Corporation is Canada's largest petrochemicals company and among North America's top producers of ethylene, polyethylene, styrene and polystyrene.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Christopher Pappas,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
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 Corporation is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- NOVA Chemicals (Canada) Ltd.
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785 Petrolia Line
Corunna, ON N0N 1G0
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Lawrence MacDonald,
Sr. VP & CFO |
No public offices held
- Jack Mustoe,
Sr. VP Legal & Chief Legal Officer |
No public offices held
- Christopher Pappas,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Jo Ann Brown,
Communications & Community Relations |
No public offices held
- Adrian Cassola,
Leader, Product Integrity |
No public offices held
- Graeme Flint,
VP, Business Development |
No public offices held
- Richard Gilmer,
Tax Compliance Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Bill Greene,
VP Manufacturing, Olefins/Polyolefins |
No public offices held
- Robert Joseph Hugget,
Regional Hygiene Environment Co-ordinator |
No public offices held
- Eric Kelusky,
VP, Technology |
No public offices held
- Mark Lesky,
Director, Responsible Care |
No public offices held
- Charles Magro,
Vice President, Feedstocks |
No public offices held
- Peter Masterman,
VP, Logistics & Procurement |
No public offices held
- Walentin Mirosh,
Special Advisor to the President and COO |
No public offices held
- Linda Santry,
Technical Advisor Product Regulations |
No public offices held
- David Schwass,
Senior Environmental Advisor |
No public offices held
- Ken Sonnenberg,
Senior Advisor, Regulatory Com |
No public offices held
- John Edwin Thompson,
Ph.D., Environment Manager |
No public offices held
- Grant Thomson,
President, Olefins & Feedstock |
No public offices held
- Greg Wilkinson,
VP, Government & Industry Relations |
No public offices held
- Trevor Leigh Williams,
Polyethylene Site Leader, Manufacturing East |
No public offices held
