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 143 of 167 (2022-11-15 to 2023-01-10)

Registration versions:

Version 143 of 167 (2022-11-15 to 2023-01-10)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Climate
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Industry
Infrastructure
International Trade
Natural Resources
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL).

Policies or Program

Discussing potential assistance from the federal government to assist with company discussions with Mexican regulatory authorities.
Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy
Providing input to certain government departments and agencies (including the Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency), on pipeline-related matters. Includes discussing project review timelines (CER), role of regulators in pipeline safety (CER), opportunities for industry-wide safety improvements (CER) and environmental regulation (IAA).
Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects.
Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for renewable energy projects.
To discuss and seek government approval for the acquisition of land rights on federally owned land.
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 pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG.
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 government support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage and energy.
To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process.

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

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Justice Canada (JC)
National Defence (DND)
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)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

We’re a team of 7,000+ energy problem solvers working to move, generate and store the energy North America relies on. Today, we’re taking action to make that energy more sustainable and more secure. We’re innovating and modernizing to reduce emissions from our business. And, we’re delivering new energy solutions – from natural gas and renewables to carbon capture and hydrogen – to help other businesses and industries decarbonize too.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2021-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Alberta Environment and Parks	$2,256,812.00	No
Alberta Upstream Petroleum Research Fund (AUPRF)	$0.00	Yes
Clean Industry Investment Fund - Province of British Columbia	$0.00	Yes
Emissions Reduction Alberta	$1,192,500.00	Yes
Emmissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)	$2,407,500.00	Yes
Ministry of Labour and Immigration	$866.67	No
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$0.00	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

TC Energy Corporation / Corporation TC Énergie is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd.
- 450 - 1st Street S.W.
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd.
- 450 - 1 Street, SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.
- 450 1st Street SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
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

Corey Hessen, Executive Vice-President and President, Power, Storage and Origination | No public offices held
Joel Hunter, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held
Patrick Keys, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel | No public offices held
Patrick Muttart, Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Relations | Designated public offices held
Francois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer | Public offices held
Bevin Wirzba, Executive Vice-President, Liquids Pipeline | No public offices held

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

Christopher Vivone, Director Federal Government Relations Canada | 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
Contractor Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa	March 2009 to December 2009	Not a designated office
Contractor Department of Finance, Ottawa	December 2008 to February 2009	Not a designated office
Summer Student/Tour Guide Canadian Museum of Civilization, Ottawa	May 1987 to April 1988	Not a designated office
Summer Student/Tour Guide Senate of Canada, Ottawa	May 1984 to December 1986	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Deputy Chief of Staff Office of the Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister	January 2006 to May 2009	May 1, 2009

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy Advisor Finance Canada, Office of the Minister	August 2004 to January 2006	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Industry Canada, Office of the Minister	December 2003 to August 2004	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Transport Canada, Office of the Secretary of State (Crown Corporations)	April 2003 to December 2003	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Western Economic Diversification, Office of the Secretary of State	April 2001 to April 2003	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 143 of 167 (2022-11-15 to 2023-01-10)

Version 143 of 167 (2022-11-15 to 2023-01-10)

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