Registration - Consultant

Tourmaline Oil Corp. / Ben Parsons, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Lobbyist name: Ben Parsons, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2020-12-19
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 933600-368239

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 19

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 5 of 6 (2023-01-01 to 2024-01-01)

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Version 5 of 6 (2023-01-01 to 2024-01-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Climate
Economic Development
Energy
Environment
Health
Industry
International Trade
Regional Development
Research and Development
Taxation and Finance

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Explore Strategic Infrastructure Fund opportunities to expedite decarbonization projects for large emitters.
Explore opportunities to access Low-carbon and Zero-emissions Fuels Fund to reduce carbon intensity of fuels.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Sector specific plans regarding Canada's proposed net-zero carbon emissions legislation.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

Working with government to develop best practices around the measurement and certification of lower greenhouse (GHG) natural gas.

Policies or Program

Consulting on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage incentive program design.
Consulting on the program design for legislated greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for the oil & gas sector.
Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opportunities relating to the oil and gas sector arising from the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada.
Renewal of funding for the Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF).

Regulation

Liquid Clean Fuel Standard regulations, including credit generation opportunities arising from reducing emissions in fossil fuel refining and producing low-carbon fuels for blending.
Methane emission standards for the oil and gas sector.
The impact of Canada's proposed carbon pricing framework on emissions intensive, trade exposed industries.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Government of Alberta	$8,841,200.00	Yes
Government of British Columbia	$9,205,100.00	Yes

Client Contact Information

Address:
250 6th Avenue SW
Suite 2900
Calgary, AB T2P 3H7
Canada

Telephone number: 403-266-5992

Client representative

Leah Turner, Director, Public Affairs

Parent Company Information

Tourmaline Oil Corp. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

Tourmaline Oil Corp. is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Tourmaline Oil Corp. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Tourmaline Oil Marketing Corp.
- 251 Little Falls Drive
  Wilmington, DE 19808
  United States of America

Lobbyist Details

Ben Parsons | Public offices held

Business address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-920-0716

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

Address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-920-0716

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

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

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Tourmaline Oil Corp.	2020-12-19	2024-05-24

Tourmaline Oil Corp.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	January 2016 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	February 2009 to May 2011	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	January 2016 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	February 2009 to May 2011	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-03-07

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Registration - Consultant

Tourmaline Oil Corp. / Ben Parsons, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 5 of 6 (2023-01-01 to 2024-01-01)

Version 5 of 6 (2023-01-01 to 2024-01-01)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address