Registry of Lobbyists
Version 1 of 4 (2006-11-13 to 2007-05-02) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
| Corporation: |
Enerplus Resources Fund
3000, 333 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1 Canada |
| Telephone number: | 403-298-1221 |
| Fax number: | 403-298-2211 |
| Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: | Gordon Kerr, President & CEO |
| Description of activities: | With operations throughout western Canada and in the United States, Enerplus Resources Fund is one of the largest oil and gas income funds in North America. Established in 1986, we have developed a strong reputation and are recognized for our leadership, innovation, technical skills and long-term financial performance. Our assets include a diverse mix of natural gas and oil properties, both operated and non-operated. We are focused on resource plays that have low geologic risk and attractive long-term declines making them compatible with the trust model.Enerplus is committed to providing our investors with a superior return on their investment and will continue to seek opportunities that create value and enhance the sustainability of distributions over the long-term. |
| Parent: | The corporation is not a subsidiary of any other parent corporations. |
| Coalition | The corporation is not a member of a coalition. |
| Subsidiary: |
Coalition of Canadian Energy Trusts
3000, 333 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 2Z1 EnerMark Inc. 3000, 333 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 2Z1 Enerplus Commercial Trust 3000, 333 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 2Z1 Enerplus Oil & Gas Ltd. 3000, 333 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 2Z1 Enerplus Resources (USA) Corporation Wells Fargo Centre 1300, 1700 Lincoln Street Denver, CO United States of America 80203 Enerplus Resources Corporation 3000, 333 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB Canada T2P 2Z1 |
| Other direct interests | The corporation's activities are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking. |
| Was the corporation funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? | No |
| Name: | JO-ANNE CAZA |
| Position title: | VP INVESTOR RELATIONS |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Ian Dundas |
| Position title: | Sn. V.P. Business Development |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Jason Fleury |
| Position title: | Sn I.R. Analyst |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Gordon Kerr |
| Position title: | President & CEO |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | David McCoy |
| Position title: | V.P., General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Garry Tanner |
| Position title: | Executive V. P. and C.O.O. |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Robert Waters |
| Position title: | Sn. V.P. and C.F.O. |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: | Finance Canada (FIN), Members of the House of Commons, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Revenue Canada (RC) | ||||
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Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
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Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format | ||||
| Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: | Energy, Taxation and Finance | ||||
| Subject Matter: Retrospective: | As a key member of the Coalition of Energy Trusts, Enerplus will be aggressively pursuing an opportunity to meet with the Minister of Finance and his department to better understand their rationale for the proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act, the Tax Fairness Plan. We will also communicate the implications that these changes will have not only on our business but the sector as a whole and will educate them on the benefits we have brought to our investors, our employees, our business partners and the Canadian economy. | ||||
| Subject Matter: Prospective: | Enerplus will continue its efforts to change the course of the Conservative government regarding the proposed taxation of Income Trusts. | ||||
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