Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Clean Growth Program – Discussions with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) with respect to the project scope and budgeting for the award of funding under the Clean Growth Program.
- Discussions with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) with respect to NRCan funding for a Husky’s hydrogen diluent reduction pilot project.
- ECCC Low Carbon Economy Challenge - Discussions with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) about the scope of funding being offered through ECCC Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund and applications for Co-Generation funding.
- Support for West White Rose - 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.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Providing industry feedback on Bill C-69 relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment.
Policies or Program
- COVID-19 – Engaging with the Government of Canada regarding the government’s COVID-19 virus response, and underlying issues such as suspension and resumption of the West White Rose project, OPEC pricing battle and the subsequent depressed oil price, and the potential impact on Husky’s business operations.
- Discussion of federal fuel charge rebates. Husky expressed the opinion that the CRA should change its administrative policy to allow distributors to take deductions for rebates on the Fuel Charge return.
- Feedback on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund – In response to a government request, Husky provided feedback, via CAPP, on technical aspects of the proposed GHG Reduction Fund.
- Fortress North America – Discussions with Natural Resources Canada related to Husky’s concerns with Fortress North America concept (curtailment, and tariffs, import bans, etc.) being floated by certain energy companies.
- Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program – Discussions with Natural Resources Canada and the Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency regarding the development of a potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities.
- Net Zero at West White Rose – Discussing potential pathways to net-zero for White Rose / West White Rose offshore projects.
- Participating in roundtable discussions with Natural Resources Canada and several industry representatives regarding environmental social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal government’s support for innovation and technology development initiatives.
- Petroleum Research – Participating in meetings with Petroleum Research – Newfoundland & Labrador and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland.
- Regulatory discussions through CAPP - Participation through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to discuss ways to make the Atlantic offshore oil and gas industry more competitive.
- Well Retrieval Program – Providing input to Natural Resources Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency regarding the development of a potential well retrieval program.
Regulation
- Climate Change. Providing feedback, at Environment and Climate Change Canada's request, on the federal government's proposed climate change regulations for the oil and gas sector, including reduction targets, price of carbon, compliance options, and timing.
- Discussion with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to discuss implications of the proposed Canadian Clean Fuel Standard on the transportation fuels sector.
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 Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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House of Commons
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Husky Oil Operations Limited (the “Company”) is a Canadian-based integrated energy and energy-related company with upstream, midstream and refined products operations. The Company operates primarily in the western provinces and offshore Canada’s East Coast, but also has international exploration and development interests in the United States and offshore China and Indonesia. Upstream operations include exploration, development and production of crude oil, bitumen and natural gas. Midstream operations encompass upgrading of heavy crude oil into premium synthetic crude oil, pipeline transportation, gas storage, cogeneration, and the marketing of a wide range of petroleum-based products. Refined products include the refining, marketing and distribution of gasoline, diesel, asphalt, ethanol and ancillary services in Canada and the United States, and a network of retail outlets. The following partnerships, except as otherwise indicated, are 100 percent beneficially owned or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly by Cenovus Energy Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Husky Energy Inc.: Husky Energy Marketing Partnership; Husky Midstream Limited Partnership (35%); Husky Midstream General Partnership (35%); Husky Oil Limited Partnership; Husky Oil Sands Partnership; Husky Atlantic Partnership; and Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership (50%).
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Jeffrey Hart,
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-12-31
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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Alberta Government - Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program
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$0.00
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Yes
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Alberta Innovates
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$1,020,000.00
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Yes
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Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program
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$345,700.00
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Yes
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British Columbia Dormant Sites Reclamation Program
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$194,750.00
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Yes
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$86,003,199.98
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Yes
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Emissions Reductions Alberta (Oil Sands Innovation Fund)
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$5,315,026.00
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Yes
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Saskatchewan Accelerated Site Closure Program
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$9,025,072.00
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Yes
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
Telephone number:
403-298-6111
Parent Company Information
- Cenovus Energy Inc.
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225 6 Ave SW
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Husky Energy Inc.
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Husky Atlantic Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
- Husky Energy Marketing Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
- Husky Midstream General Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
- Husky Midstream Limited Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
- Husky Oil Limited Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
- Husky Oil Sands Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
- Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership
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707 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3G7
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Jonathan Brown,
Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region |
No public offices held
- David Gardner,
Senior Vice President, Business Development |
No public offices held
- Jeffrey Hart,
Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
No lobbyists added