Registration - In-house Corporation

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Jonathan McKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: Cenovus Energy Inc.
Responsible Officer Name: Jonathan McKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-01-21
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 954658-260442

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 618

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 5

Version 49 of 106 (2017-11-07 to 2018-01-15)

Registration versions:

Version 49 of 106 (2017-11-07 to 2018-01-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Budget
Climate
Energy
Environment
Financial Institutions
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
International Relations
International Trade
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Technological innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy. This may include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs supporting innovation and research in developing energy and cleaner energy and advocating for a clean resource supercluster under the Government's Innovation Superclusters Initiative

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Discussions regarding the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to ensure no new barriers to the movement of hydrocarbons in North America are implemented.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act as it relates to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts in project assessments as well as discussions related to the review of environmental assessment processes
Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions, criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations, and methane emissions
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector
Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling acitvity in a specific development area
Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat
Tax structure changes as applicable to the natural resource extraction industry
The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations

Policies or Program

Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management
Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities
Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms and compliance mechanisms
Discussions regarding support for Indigenous community requests for government support of skills training programs
Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canada's IP system fosters research and development in Canada
Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support access to new and existing markets for canadian energy products
Discussions related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach for the oil sands.
Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Major Projects Management Office as they relate to their coordinating role in improving efficiency and overseeing major oil and gas projects
Marine safety and spill response management and discussions around West Coast tanker moratorium
National Energy Board related to a comprehensive review and modernization

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Defence (DND)
National Energy Board (NEB)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

Cenovus Energy is committed to being a responsible developer of one of Canada's most valuable resources - the oil sands. We apply fresh, progressive thinking to minimize our impact on the environment while safely producing energy resources the world needs. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, where we drill for oil and use specialized methods to pump it to the surface. We also have established conventional natural gas and oil production in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and 50 percent ownership in two U.S. refineries.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Alex Pourbaix, President & Chief Executive Officer

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2016-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Government of Alberta	$1,321,700.00	Yes

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Address:
500 Centre Street SE
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada

Telephone number: 403-766-2000
Fax number: 403-766-7600

Parent Company Information

Cenovus Energy Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

1389952 Alberta ULC
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1593888 Alberta Ltd.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1717263 Alberta ULC
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1767394 Alberta Ltd.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1767398 Alberta Ltd.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
1895311 Alberta Ltd.
- 500 Centre St. SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Bruderheim Energy Terminal Ltd
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB t2p 0m5
  Canada
Cenovus American Holdings Ltd.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T3P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Downstream Services LLC
- 500 Centre Street SE
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Energy Marketing Services Ltd.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Environmental Opportunity Fund
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Export Services Inc.
- 500 Centre St. SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Ltd.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus FCCL Operations ULC
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Finance Inc.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus GPco LLC
- Corporation Trust Center
  1209 Orange St
  Wilmington, DE 19801
  United States of America
Cenovus International Enterprises S.a r.l.
- 16, avenue Pasteur
  Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg L-2310
  Luxembourg
Cenovus International Investments S.a r.l.
- 16, avenue Pasteur
  Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg L-2310
  Luxembourg
Cenovus Overseas Finance Inc.
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus TL ULC
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus US Holdings Inc
- 500 Centre Street SE
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus US Services LLC
- 500 Centre St. SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Discovery Insurance Ltd.
- 4th Floor, Williams Tower, Warrens
  St. Michael BB28000
  Barbados
Suffield Industry Range Control Ltd
- 500 Centre Street SE
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB t2p 0m5
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Harbir Chhina, Executive Vice-President, Oil Sands Development | No public offices held
Robert Pease, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy & President, Downstream | No public offices held
Alex Pourbaix, President & Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Alan Reid, Executive Vice-President, Environment, Corporate Affairs and Legal | No public offices held
Ivor Ruste, Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held
Claus Thornberg, Vice President, Marine Transportation | No public offices held
Drew Zieglgansberger, Executive Vice President, Oil Sands Manufacturing | No public offices held

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Ariane Bourassa, Sr. Analyst, Government Affairs | No public offices held
Brian Ferguson, Transition Advisor | No public offices held
Sean Hiebert, Energy Efficiency Lead | No public offices held
Devin Iversen, Manager, Government Affairs | Public offices held
Brad Johnston, Sr. Advisor, Air Emissions | No public offices held
Jon Mitchell, Vice President, Environment, Sustainability & Public Policy | No public offices held
Craig Stenhouse, Sr. Specialist, COSIA | No public offices held

Cenovus Energy Inc.

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Cenovus Energy Inc.	2010-01-21	current

Cenovus Energy Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Jonathan McKenzie	2023-04-26	Current
Alex Pourbaix	2017-11-06	2023-04-26
Brian Ferguson	2010-01-21	2017-11-02

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Outreach Manager and Special Projects Advisor Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition, Operations	2002 to 2004	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Corporation

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Jonathan McKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 49 of 106 (2017-11-07 to 2018-01-15)

Version 49 of 106 (2017-11-07 to 2018-01-15)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Government funding

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Parent Company Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties