Registration - In-house Corporation

TransCanada PipeLines Limited / Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: TransCanada PipeLines Limited
Previous in-house corporation names
Responsible Officer Name: Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2005-10-24
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 947955-5537

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 1135

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 23

Version 95 of 167 (2017-12-14 to 2018-02-15)

Registration versions:

Version 95 of 167 (2017-12-14 to 2018-02-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Infrastructure
International Trade
Science and Technology

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

To discuss the value of Bill S-229, Underground Infrastructure Safety Enhancement Act, to public, worker and community safety (consultation with Alberta One-Call).
To seek termination of a memorandum of understanding between the federal government and the Corporation, which will lead to the variation of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. GC-30. National Energy Board Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7)

Policies or Program

Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the National Energy Board and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency) at CEPA organized events, on pipeline-related matters. Includes discussing project review timelines (NEB), role of regulators in pipeline safety (NEB), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (NEB) and environmental regulation (CEAA).
To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity generating project, including but not limited to location and scope of project.
To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating LNG pipelines in BC.
To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects.
To discuss the status and implementation of the federal government's proposed greenhouse gas regulations.
To seek continued support and advocacy for the Keystone XL pipeline as we apply for permits and approvals from governments and public authorities in the USA.
To seek government support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage and energy.
To seek government support for the proposed Energy East project, including updates on project development and stakeholder consultation progress.

Regulation

Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of the proposed Regulations respecting reduction in the release of methane and certain volatile organic compounds and how the proposed regulation applies to the Corporation’s industry.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

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
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)
Parks Canada (PC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

TransCanada operates one of the largest natural gas transmission networks that extends more than 91,500 kilometres (56,900 miles), tapping into virtually all major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is the continent's leading provider of gas storage and related services with 653 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. A large independent power producer, TransCanada currently owns or has interests in approximately 6,200 megawatts of power generation in Canada and the United States. TransCanada is also the developer and operator of one of North America’s leading liquids pipeline systems that extends approximately 4,800 kilometres (3,000 miles), connecting growing continental oil supplies to key markets and refineries.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Russell Girling, President and 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
Alberta Innovates	$0.00	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$1,390,213.60	Yes

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Address:
450 - 1st Street, SW
Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
Canada

Telephone number: 403-920-2000
Fax number: 403-920-2467

Parent Company Information

TransCanada Corporation is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. / Oleo energie est ltee
- 450 1st Street S.W.
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd.
- 450 - 1 Street, SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
TransCanada Alaska Company, LLC
- 1209 Orange Street
  Wilmington, DE 19801
  United States of America
TransCanada Energy Ltd.
- 450 - 1st St SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd.
- 450 - 1st Street SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Limited Partnership
- 450 - 1st Street SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
TransCanada PipeLines Limited
- 450 - 1st St SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

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

Kristine Delkus, Executive Vice-President, Stakeholder and Technical Services and General Counsel | Public offices held
Penny Favel, Vice-President, Environment, Land and Indigenous Relations | No public offices held
Russell Girling, President and Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Andrea Jalbert, Vice-President, Environment, Land and Indigenous Relations | Public offices held
Karl Johannson, Executive Vice-President and President, Canada and Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines | No public offices held
Donald Marchand, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held
Paul Miller, Executive Vice-President and President, Liquids Pipelines | No public offices held
Francois Poirier, Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Corporate Development | Public offices held
Norrie Ramsay, Senior Vice-President, Technical Centre and Natural Gas Pipelines Projects | No public offices held
Tracy Robinson, Senior Vice-President, Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines | No public offices held

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

Chris Breen, Vice-President, Government Relations Canada | No public offices held
Andrew Mitchell, Director, Government Relations, Ontario | No public offices held
Doug Page, Senior Advisor, Government Relations | No public offices held

TransCanada PipeLines Limited

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

Name	From	To
TransCanada PipeLines Limited	2023-05-03	current
TC Energy Corporation/Corporation TC Énergie	2019-05-03	2023-05-03
TransCanada Corporation	2008-07-02	2019-05-03

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

TransCanada Corporation

TransCanada PipeLines Limited

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Francois Poirier	2021-01-01	Current
Russell Girling	2010-07-01	2021-01-01
Harold Kvisle	2005-10-24	2010-07-01

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Program Auditor (Co-operative Summer Student Position) Consumer & Corporate Affairs, -	May 1976 to August 1976	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Co-op Student National Energy Board, Calgary	January 1994 to September 1994	Not a designated office
Co-op Student National Energy Board, Calgary	May 1993 to September 1993	Not a designated office
Co-op Student Forestry Canada, Sault Ste. Marie	January 1992 to April 1992	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Contractor Natural Resources Canada, Natural Resources Canada	March 2009 to December 2009	Not a designated office
Contractor Department of Finance, Department of Finance	December 2008 to February 2009	Not a designated office
Summer Student/Tour Guide Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canadian Museum of Civilization	May 1987 to April 1988	Not a designated office
Summer Student/Tour Guide Senate of Canada, Senate of Canada	May 1984 to December 1986	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Corporation

TransCanada PipeLines Limited / Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 95 of 167 (2017-12-14 to 2018-02-15)

Version 95 of 167 (2017-12-14 to 2018-02-15)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Regulation

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