Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Taxation and Finance
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Air Emission standards for industry - BLIERS - Base Level Industrial Emission Reduction Standards through the Ministry of the Environment. Union Gas emissions relate to the combustion of natural gas used to fuel compressors that help run the natural gas system in the province, which in turn power and fuel industry. Union Gas seeks to ensure that natural gas is seen as part of the climate change and emissions solution rather than part of the problem.
- Matters pertaining to the investment climate in Canada and taxation matters (accelerated depreciation on capital) and rate of return on federally regulated investments. Pipeline expansion and investment is often regulated by the National Energy Board and the federal government. Union Gas would be seeking to ensure that these rates of return remain competitive with other jurisdictions in order to maintain sound investment climate for pipeline infrastructure.
Regulation
- Federal Climate change regulations - pertaining to regulation of natural gas pipelines and processing
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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Bank of Canada
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
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Environment Canada
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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Members of the House of Commons
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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
- Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas utility that provides energy delivery and related services to about 1.25 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in over 400 communities in northern, southwestern and eastern Ontario. Its distribution service area extends throughout northern Ontario from the Manitoba border to the North Bay/Muskoka area, through southwestern Ontario from Windsor to just west of Toronto, and across eastern Ontario from Port Hope to Cornwall. The Company also provides natural gas storage and transportation services for other utilities and energy market participants in Ontario, Quebec and the United States. Union's storage and transmission system forms an important link in the movement of natural gas from Western Canadian and U.S. supply basins to Central Canadian and Northeast U.S. markets. Union Gas has assets of approximately $4 billion and employs about 2,200 people. Union Gas is a Spectra Energy Company.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Steve Baker,
President
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
Suite 2801 - 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5G 2C8
Canada
Telephone number:
519-436-4507
Parent Company Information
- Spectra Energy Corporation
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5400 Westheimer Court
Houston, TX 77056-5310
United States of America
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Huron Tipperary Partnership 1
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50 Keil Drive North
Chatham, ON N7M 5M1
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Steve Baker,
President |
No public offices held
- Keith Bolton,
Director of Distribution Marketing |
No public offices held
- Mel Ydreos,
Vice President, Marketing and Customer Care |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
