Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- 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.
- Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero.
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 (Clean Growth Program, Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, etc.).
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Discussions regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to ensure no new barriers to the movement of hydrocarbons in North America are implemented.
- Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of CCUS, methane and other emission reduction technologies.
- Providing industry feedback on Impact Assessment Act relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities.
- 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. As well as policy changes regarding water and a possible Canadian Water Agency.
- Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector.
- Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling activity in a specific development area.
- Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat.
- The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations and the impacts of Protective Direction No. 39 on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector.
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, compliance mechanisms and the development of the Clean Fuel Standards.
- 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. Topics include (but are not limited to) crude by rail, pipeline nomination practices, partial upgrading as they may effect the Canadian energy market.
- Discussions related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach for the oil sands.
- Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives.
- Ensure continued access to critical parts so that supply chain disruptions do not impact operations.
- Exploring potential partnership with Federal Government in delivering 2B Trees Program.
- Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program - discussions with government regarding the development of potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities.
- 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.
- Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Development of regulations and implementation framework to ensure the safe operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for applications in oil and gas industry.
Regulation
- Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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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
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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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)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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 Energy
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$50,925,465.15
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Yes
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Alberta Environment & Parks
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$0.00
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Yes
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Alberta Innovates
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$0.00
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Yes
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Alberta Labour & Immigration
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$98,307.12
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Yes
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$0.00
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Yes
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SK Agriculture, Natural Resources & Industry
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$28,461,804.62
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
Telephone number:
403-766-2000
Fax number:
403-766-7600
Client representative
Devin Iverson, Director, Government Affairs
Parent Company Information
Cenovus Energy Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Cenovus Energy Inc. is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Cenovus Energy Inc. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- BP-Husky Refining LLC
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Cenovus Energy Marketing Services Ltd.
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- FCCL Partnership
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4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Husky Canadian Petroleum Marketing Partnership
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Husky Energy International Corporation
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Husky Energy Marketing Partnership
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225 6 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Husky Marketing and Supply Company
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Husky Oil Limited Partnership
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225 6 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Lima Refining Company
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership
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225 6 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
- WRB Refining LP
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4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
PO Box 766
Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
Canada
Lobbyist Details
John Delacourt
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Public offices held
Business address:
135 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Canada
Telephone number:
343-540-8620
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Counsel Public Affairs
Address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
343-540-8620
