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Registration - In-house Corporation

BP Canada Energy Group / Christina Verchere, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: BP Canada Energy Group
Previous in-house corporation names
Responsible Officer Name: Christina Verchere, President and Chief Executive Officer 
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2006-10-02
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 834572-13957

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 41

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 4 of 21 (2008-03-25 to 2008-09-22)

Version 4 of 21 (2008-03-25 to 2008-09-22) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Information about Responsible Officer and Corporation

Corporation: BP Canada Energy Company
240-4TH AVE. SW
CALGARY, AB  T2P 4H4
Canada
Telephone number: 403-233-6300
Fax number: 403-233-1188  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: Randy McLeod, President and Chief Executive Officer  
Description of activities: BP is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies with operations in more than 100 countries across six continents. The company's main businesses are exploration and production of oil and gas; refining, manufacturing and marketing of oil products and petrochemicals; transportation and marketing of natural gas; and BP Alternative Energy, a growing business in renewable and low-carbon power and next generation energy technologies. BP Canada is headquartered in Calgary with natural gas exploration and production activities in Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. BP also operates a significant natural gas liquids (NGL) business with plants in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario and is a leading marketer of natural gas, crude oil and NGLs in Canada. BP Subsidiaries are involved in the aviation fuels and lubricants businesses in Canada.
 
The client is a subsidiary of the following parent companies: BP PLC
1 St. James's Square
London S41Y4PD
United Kingdom

Coalition The corporation is not a member of a coalition.
Subsidiary: Air BP Canada Limited
Suite 820
5915 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON
Canada L4V 1T1

BP Canada Energy (Partnership)
240-4th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB
Canada T2P 4H4

BP Canada Energy Resources Company
240-4th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB
Canada T2P 4H4

Castrol Canada Inc.
3060 Lakeshore Blvd West
Toronto, ON
Canada M8W 1P2

ProGas Limited
240-4th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB
Canada T2P 4H4

Other direct interests The corporation's activities are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
 
Was the corporation funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Corporation

Name: Dave Campbell
Position title: Vice President, NGL
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Zoe Kolbuc
Position title: Director, Government Affairs
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Norma Lunde
Position title: Senior Vice President, Continental Hub
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Randy McLeod
Position title: President and CEO
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Anita Perry
Position title: Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
Public offices held: Yes
 
Name: Glenn Wickerson
Position title: Treasurer and Assistant Corporate Secretary (General Manager, Canada Tax)
Public offices held: Yes
 

Public offices held: Glenn Wickerson

1973-74, Business Auditor, Department of National Revenue

Public offices held: Anita Perry

October 1981-February 1983 - Executive Assistant to George Henderson, Member of Parliament

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Environment Canada, Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Industry Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Privy Council Office (PCO), Revenue Canada (RC), Transport Canada (TC)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Aboriginal Affairs, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Industry, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Labour, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: REGULATORY PROCESS OPTIONS FOR CANADA/ALASKA GAS PIPELINE
Subject Matter: Prospective: REGULATORY PROCESS OPTIONS FOR CANADA/ALASKA GAS PIPELINE; CANADA'S NEW CLEAN AIR ACT; MACKENZIE VALLEY GAS PIPELINE; TAXATION POLICY; COMPETITION POLICY; TRANSPORTATION POLICY; Greenhouse Gas Regulations
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Bill or Resolution CLEAN AIR ACT
Policy or Program COMPETITION POLICY
Regulation Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Policy or Program MACKENZIE VALLEY GAS PIPELINE
Bill or Resolution NORTHERN PIPELINE ACT
Policy or Program NORTHERN PIPELINE ACT
Legislative Proposal PENDING LEGISLATION ON REIMBURSEMENT OF CROWN ROYALTIES FROM ONE TAXPAYER TO ANOTHER TAXPAYER.
Regulation REGULATORY PROCESS OPTIONS FOR CANADA/ALASKA GAS PIPELINE.
Policy or Program TAXATION POLICY
Policy or Program TRANSPORTATION POLICY



Responsible Officer Name

This is the responsible officer name as provided in the most recent registration for the corporation or organization.

Name Change History:

BP Canada Energy Group

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
BP Canada Energy Group 2013-05-01 2014-09-02
BP Canada Energy Company 2008-09-22 2013-05-01

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

  • BP Canada Energy Company

Responsible Officer Change History

BP Canada Energy Group

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Christina Verchere 2012-07-09 2014-09-02
Anne Drinkwater 2009-04-01 2012-07-09
Randy McLeod 2006-10-02 2009-04-01

All Monthly Communication Reports for BP Canada Energy Group

Christina Verchere, President and Chief Executive Officer (Corporation)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-41 of 41

  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2013-12-20
    Posted date: 2014-01-15
    Communication number: 13957-312149 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Paul Komaromi, Northern Development Policy Advisor to Minister of AANDC | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2013-11-26
    Posted date: 2013-12-11
    Communication number: 13957-309904 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Geoff Regan, Member of Parliament Halifax West | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2013-11-26
    Posted date: 2013-12-11
    Communication number: 13957-309903 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Christopher Praught, Senior Policy Advisor | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2013-11-25
    Posted date: 2013-12-11
    Communication number: 13957-309894 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Mark Corey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2013-06-18
    Posted date: 2013-07-15
    Communication number: 13957-281109 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister | International Trade | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2013-05-27
    Posted date: 2013-06-15
    Communication number: 13957-277487 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Joe Oliver, Minister | Natural Resources Canada | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Chris Praught, Senior Policy Advisor | Minister's Office Exempt Staff | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2013-05-27
    Posted date: 2013-06-15
    Communication number: 13957-277483 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Serge Dupont, Deputy Minister | Natural Resources Canada | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Mark Corey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Michael Keenan, Associate Deputy Minister | Natural Resources Canada | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2013-05-27
    Posted date: 2013-06-15
    Communication number: 13957-277479 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Michael Wernick, Deputy Minister | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Devleopment Canada | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2013-05-27
    Posted date: 2013-06-15
    Communication number: 13957-277478 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • John Baird, Minister | Foreign Affairs | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2013-05-27
    Posted date: 2013-06-15
    Communication number: 13957-277477 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Joe Oliver, Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Christopher McCluskey, Director of Communications | Minister's Office Exempt Staff | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Joan Crockatt, MP for Calgary Center | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2013-04-19
    Posted date: 2013-05-15
    Communication number: 13957-273413 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Greg McFarlane, Policy Advisor, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure | Policy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2012-11-16
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250474 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kym Purchase, Chief of Staff | Minister's office, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada | Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-08
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250752 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Lise-Ann Jackson, Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations | Office of the Minister for International Trade | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-08
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250472 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Don Davies, MP for Vancouver Kingsway | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-08
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250471 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Claude Gravelle, MP for Nickel Belt | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-08
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250470 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Mike Allen, MP for Tobique-Mactaquac | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-07
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250918 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Fin Donnelly, MP for New Westminster-Coquitlam | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-07
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250473 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Bev Shipley, MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-07
    Posted date: 2012-12-13
    Communication number: 13957-250469 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Rodney Weston, MP for Saint John | House of Commons
    • John Williamson, MP for New Brunswick Southwest | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-07
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250450 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Chris Praught, Senior Policy Advisor | Minister's Office Exempt Staff | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-11-07
    Posted date: 2012-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-250449 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Stephen Lucas, Assistant Deputy Minister | Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Cecile Cleroux, Assistant Deputy Minister | AECL Restructuring | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Mark Corey, Assitant Deputy Minister | Energy Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2012-06-19
    Posted date: 2012-07-20
    Communication number: 13957-231389 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • John Morris, Director of Policy | Minister's Office | Environment Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2012-02-29
    Posted date: 2012-03-16
    Communication number: 13957-212577 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Steven Farber, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2011-11-18
    Posted date: 2011-12-15
    Communication number: 13957-200179 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Janet King, Assistant Deputy Minister | Northern Affairs | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2011-11-09
    Posted date: 2011-12-14
    Communication number: 13957-199902 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dale Eisler, Assistant Deputy Minister | Task Force on Energy Security, Prosperity and Sustainability | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2011-11-08
    Posted date: 2011-12-14
    Communication number: 13957-199901 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Mark Corey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, International Trade
    Communication date: 2011-11-08
    Posted date: 2011-12-14
    Communication number: 13957-199899 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Patrick Borbey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Indian and Northern Affairs | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2009-11-25
    Posted date: 2009-12-16
    Communication number: 13957-131454 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Sue Kirby, Assistant Deputy Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Jaques Paquette, Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet | Economic and Regional Development | Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2009-06-18
    Posted date: 2009-07-02
    Communication number: 13957-111495 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Chuck Strahl, Minister | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2009-06-10
    Posted date: 2009-07-02
    Communication number: 13957-111498 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Stephen Kelly, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister | Environment Canada
    • Paul Wilson, Director | Policy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2009-06-08
    Posted date: 2009-07-02
    Communication number: 13957-111497 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrew Treusch, Associate Deputy Minister | Environment Canada
    • Kristine Burr, Assistant Deputy Minister | Policy | Transport Canada (TC)
    • Hon. Gail Shea, Minister | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment, Industry
    Communication date: 2009-04-23
    Posted date: 2009-05-14
    Communication number: 13957-105937 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ric Stryde, Policy Advisor Northern Affairs | Office of the Minister | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2009-04-22
    Posted date: 2009-05-14
    Communication number: 13957-105915 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Hon. Jim Prentice, Minister | Environment Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2009-04-06
    Posted date: 2009-05-14
    Communication number: 13957-105936 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Martin Dumont, Chief of Staff | Minister's Office | Intergovernmental Affairs

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2009-03-17
    Posted date: 2009-03-30
    Communication number: 13957-99154 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Stephen Kelly, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister | Environment Canada
    • Bill Rogers, Director of Communications | Office of the Minister | Environment Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2009-01-18
    Posted date: 2009-02-14
    Communication number: 13957-93874 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Michael Wernick, Deputy Minister | Office of the Deputy Minister | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
    • Tyler Bjornson, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Greg McFarlane, Special Assistant | Office of the Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Peter Sylvester, President | Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment, Industry
    Communication date: 2008-12-09
    Posted date: 2009-01-14
    Communication number: 13957-90278 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ian Shugart, Deputy Minister | Office of the Deputy Minister | Environment Canada
    • Cassie Doyle, Deputy Minister | Office of the Deputy Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Rob Wright, Deputy Minister | Office of the Deputy Minister | Finance Canada (FIN)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment, Industry
    Communication date: 2008-12-08
    Posted date: 2009-01-14
    Communication number: 13957-90275 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Patrick Borbey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy
    Communication date: 2008-11-14
    Posted date: 2010-01-06
    Communication number: 13957-134577 View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Sue Kirby, Assistant Deputy Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2008-11-13
    Posted date: 2010-01-06
    Communication number: 13957-134576 (amended from 13957-134575) View associated registration
  • BP Canada Energy Group
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Patrick Borbey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
    • Sue Kirby, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Energy, Environment
    Communication date: 2008-11-13
    Posted date: 2008-12-12
    Communication number: 13957-87881 View associated registration

Public offices held:


Public offices held: Glenn Wickerson

1973-74, Business Auditor, Department of National Revenue

Public offices held: Anita Perry

October 1981-February 1983 - Executive Assistant to George Henderson, Member of Parliament
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