Registration - Consultant

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Sheamus Murphy, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Cenovus Energy Inc.
Lobbyist name: Sheamus Murphy, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2021-04-12
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 923002-369043

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 33

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 2

Version 4 of 15 (2022-06-21 to 2022-09-20)

Registration versions:

Version 4 of 15 (2022-06-21 to 2022-09-20)

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

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
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
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Alberta Energy	$50,925,465.15	Yes
Alberta Environment & Parks	$0.00	Yes
Alberta Innovates	$0.00	Yes
Alberta Labour & Immigration	$98,307.12	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$0.00	Yes
SK Agriculture, Natural Resources & Industry	$28,461,804.62	Yes

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
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Cenovus Energy Marketing Services Ltd.
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
FCCL Partnership
- 4100, 225 - 6th Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Canadian Petroleum Marketing Partnership
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Energy International Corporation
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Energy Marketing Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Marketing and Supply Company
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Husky Oil Limited Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Lima Refining Company
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership
- 225 6 Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada
WRB Refining LP
- 4100, 225 6 Avenue SW
  PO Box 766
  Calgary, AB T2P 0M5
  Canada

Lobbyist Details

Sheamus Murphy | Public offices held

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

Telephone number: 416-920-0716 Ext. 223
Fax number: 416-352-6069

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 Ext. 223
Fax number: 416-352-6069

Cenovus Energy Inc.

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

Name	From	To
Cenovus Energy Inc.	2021-04-12	current

Cenovus Energy Inc.

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
Manager of Communications Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	April 2009 to March 2011	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Manager of Communications Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	April 2009 to March 2011	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-12-10

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Registration - Consultant

Cenovus Energy Inc. / Sheamus Murphy, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 4 of 15 (2022-06-21 to 2022-09-20)

Version 4 of 15 (2022-06-21 to 2022-09-20)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

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