Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Market access for natural gas and oil. Leadership and fair, balanced policies, attracting investment and delivering economic prosperity so resources can be developed to their full potential. Promoting new investment by addressing environmental and competitiveness challenging in tandem. Develop policies to prevent carbon leakage. Enable economical electrification. Invest in targeted infrastructure. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. Maintain and develop further royalty credit programs.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries. Article 6 of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement. CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP)

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Policy and regulation work focused on emergency management and security management. Energy operation practices and operator qualifications - overview includes the responsibility for boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration; electrical technologies; gas technologies; and/or evaluating devices. Occupational health and safety issues in the energy sector. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the new Natural Resource Road Regulation. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding changes to the Drilling and Production Regulations. Consultation and advocacy related to providing views to the Government of B.C. on federal legalization of marijuana, including ensuring safeguards for workplace implications and occupational health and safety issues.

Target Contacts

Environment

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in BC. The workability of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools (voluntary and non-voluntary) regarding values identified under Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) s. 103 and 104 as well as the Environmental Protection and Management Regulation, Cumulative Effects Values Framework and other resource values (gravel) important to access. In particular, scope of these issues may include: land use plans at various scales (including conservation zones), species at risk (such as caribou recovery and action plan), old growth management areas, cumulative effects management (including Area Based Analysis (ABA)) and values frameworks, integrated resource decision-making, environmental mitigation and offsetting, qualified professionals and regulatory management of micro-seismic data. All subjects to be addressed with consideration of clarity, efficiency and fairness of policy framework, legislation/regulation and management tools for oil and gas sector as one of many regulated industries. Consultation for the development of land based spill response. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry.

Target Contacts

Industry

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Proposed Emergency Program Act Modernization.

Target Contacts

Transportation

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Transportation issues (including the permit process) in the energy sector.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the global competiveness of the oil and gas sector in British Columbia.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Market access for natural gas and oil. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Invest in targeted infrastructure, such as electricity transmission and pipelines. Maintain royalty credit programs and expand the scope to include other criteria beyond methane. Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seek clarity regarding the application of carbon tax to non-combusted natural gas emitted from pneumatic devices and pumps as a means to promote cost effective and meaningful Greenhouse Gas reductions. Consultation for development of land based spill response. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC (formally known as Climate Action Plan) that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds, including initiatives such as the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Workability and competitiveness regarding air policy. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC which maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. Reviewing the Industrial Electrical policy, including rates, to ensure common treatment of policy for all industry users. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Advocating for better alignment of the timing and availability of transmission and power. Ask for certainty regarding policy changes that may impact rates and tariffs for large industrial customers. Induced seismicity, including scientifically based, clear information and communications and coordination of approach, and engagement on any outcomes or regulatory initiatives related to the induced seismicity portion of the Scientific Review of Hydraulic Fracturing in British Columbia. Proposed BC Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC) Transparency Strategy. Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro. Consultation and Notification Regulation, B.C. Reg. 199/2011.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Policy and regulation work focused on emergency management and security management. Energy operation practices and operator qualifications - overview includes the responsibility for boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration; electrical technologies; gas technologies; and/or evaluating devices. Occupational health and safety issues in the energy sector. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding changes to the Drilling and Production Regulations.

Target Contacts

Transportation

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Transportation issues (including the permit process) in the energy sector.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Clarity and efficiency of Regulations surrounding suspension, abandonment, reclamation and remediation, and well closure in general. Harmonization of liability management in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. Other closure and liability issues including: B.C. Orphan Site Reclamation Fund changes, implementation of a comprehensive liability management plan, and implementation of regulations governing closure of dormant sites. Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (RSEA).

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Clarity, consistency and enhanced quality for Aboriginal consultation with respect to the upstream oil and gas industry and seeking consistent approaches throughout the full natural gas value chain. Advocate for government support of the Oil and Gas Commission First Nations Monitor (Liaison) Program. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Target Contacts

Economic Development and Trade

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Enable major projects in B.C. such as LNG development. Increasing access to skilled trades people through training, immigration, migration and other related opportunities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Discuss west coast access for oil and gas and maintaining competitive, regulator process, environmental policy and fiscal frameworks. Discuss developing improved eastern access for gas and maintaining a competitive framework. Competitive framework for development and end uses of oil and natural gas in regard to energy policy. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations. Support initiative and policies to promote skilled labour training. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. Modernizing the tenure system to reflect unconventional resource development. Regulatory initiatives through the New West Partnership; landowner and community initiatives. Occupational Health and Safety issues in the energy sector. Induced seismicity, including scientifically based, clear information and communications and coordination of approach. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Advocating for better alignment of the timing and availability of transmission and power. Asking for certainty regarding policy changes that may impact rates and tariffs for large industrial customers. Natural gas related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of economic policy and environmental policy for the production of natural gas, including natural gas from shale; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export as well as domestic markets. Oil Sands related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of environmental policy for the production of oil from the oil sands; oil spill response and recovery policy; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export markets. Clarity and efficiency of Regulations surrounding suspension, abandonment, reclamation and remediation, and well closure in general. Harmonization of liability management in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. Consultation and advocacy related to providing views to the Government of B.C. on federal legalization of marijuana, including ensuring safeguards for workplace implications and occupational health and safety issues. Market access for natural gas and oil. Leadership and fair, balanced policies, attracting investment and delivering economic prosperity so resources can be developed to their full potential. Promoting new investment by addressing environmental and competitiveness challenging in tandem. Develop policies to prevent carbon leakage. Enable economical electrification. Invest in targeted infrastructure. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. Maintain and develop further royalty credit programs. Revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in a manner that considers broader provincial economic objectives and is complementary to the ¿New Framework for Natural Gas Development¿ and that maintains oil and natural gas activities are a use compatible with agriculture and agricultural land described in the Agricultural Land Commission Act and amendments (Bill 52). Encourage the Ministry and the Agricultural Land Commission to acknowledge the role of the Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) and to work with the OGC to further the one window regulatory approach for the oil and gas sector and seek ways to further streamline and improve the review and approval process. Other closure and liability issues including: B.C. Orphan Site Reclamation Fund changes, implementation of a comprehensive liability management plan, and implementation of regulations governing closure of dormant sites. Implementation of a revised restoration framework. Economic competiveness of the oil and gas sector.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Workability and competitiveness regarding land access and endangered species policy. Consultation on improvements to wildlife management policy (inducing Caribou plans, policy and management). Consultation for development of land based spill response. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry Water Sustainability Act; consultation for the development of ground water management which establishes a regime that enables responsible use of the non-saline and saline resources. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions including policy and use of offsets. Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries. Undertake work to enable market access for oil and natural gas associated to the marine environment and as may be interconnected with various levels of government. Federal Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canada Energy Regulator Act and to amend the Navigation Protection Act, related to asking the government of British Columbia to support industry¿s request for comprehensive changes to enable effective and efficient environmental assessment, energy regulation, and navigable waters requirements. Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools land use management processes such as, but not limited to the Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (RSEA) and Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) initiatives. Environmental Assessment (EA) Revitalization Initiative. Low Carbon Industrial Strategy. CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP)

Target Contacts

Finances and Budgets

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Government/CAPP Royalty Incentive Working Group - Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program: To discuss opportunities/proposed changes for modifying the eligibility criteria for existing incentive programs. Competitive tax and revenue framework for oil and gas development in regard to fiscal policy. Competitiveness and practicality regarding corporate income tax and HST/PST regulations. Promote the establishment of a new LNG export industry in BC which is globally competitiveness through the establishment of an open, transparent and common fiscal policy framework. Advocate for the use of a common analytical framework to understand competiveness through an integrated value chain lens.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Labour/Labour Relations

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Review of workers' compensation system.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promote proposals related to the CleanBC (formally known as Climate Action Plan) that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Government/CAPP Royalty Working Group: To discuss opportunities to review the royalty programs for drilling unconventional oil. Competitive tax and revenue framework for oil and gas development in regard to fiscal policy. Review of the BC Infrastructure Royalty Credit Program. Development of policy related to upstream oil and gas operation, carbon policy and energy policy.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promote proposals related to the Clean Growth Incentive Program which maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC (formally known as Climate Action Plan) that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds, including initiatives such as the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations and Natural Resource Road Regulation. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C.

Target Contacts

Environment

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools (voluntary and non-voluntary) for B.C. Environmental Assessment Revitalization process and Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment. In particular, the scope of initiative includes matters such as, species at risk, old growth management areas, land use and resource planning cumulative effects assessment pilot projects and regional strategic environmental assessment. Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools (voluntary and non-voluntary) for land use management processes including but not limited to B.C. Environmental Assessment Revitalization, Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment, modernizing Land Use Planning (Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Plan) and for B.C. Caribou Recovery Action, including draft Section 11 Agreement and draft Partnership Agreement. In particular, the scope of initiative includes matters such as, species at risk, old growth management areas, land use and resource planning cumulative effects assessment projects and regional strategic environmental assessments. Reviewable Projects Regulation (RPR), Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (RSEA), Environmental Assessment Act, including the Environmental Assessment Fees Regulation, 246/2019, the Environmental Assessment Transition Regulation, 249/2019, the Protected Areas (Environmental Assessment Act) Regulation, 248/2019, and the Reviewable Projects Transition Regulation, 244/2019.

Target Contacts

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Advocating for better alignment of the timing and availability of transmission and power. Seek clarity regarding the application of carbon tax to non-combusted natural gas emitted from pneumatic devices and pumps as a means to promote cost effective and meaningful Greenhouse Gas reductions. Discuss west coast access for oil and gas and maintaining competitive, regulator process, environmental policy and fiscal frameworks. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in BC. Natural gas related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of economic policy and environmental policy for the production of natural gas, including natural gas from shale; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export as well as domestic markets. Maintain royalty credit programs and expand the scope to include other criteria beyond methane. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding changes to the Drilling and Production Regulations.

Target Contacts

Environment

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promote proposals related to the CleanBC that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Workability and competitiveness regarding air policy and methane policy. Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools (voluntary and non-voluntary) for the following: the Oil and Gas Activities Act, the Environmental Protection and Management Regulation, CleanBC, and air policy. Promote proposals related to CleanBC that maintain a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Workability and competitiveness regarding air policy and methane policy.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Market access for natural gas and oil. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Invest in targeted infrastructure, such as electricity transmission and pipelines. Maintain royalty credit programs and expand the scope to include other criteria beyond methane.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seek clarity regarding the application of carbon tax to non-combusted natural gas emitted from pneumatic devices and pumps as a means to promote cost effective and meaningful Greenhouse Gas reductions. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Workability and competitiveness regarding air policy. Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC (formally known as Climate Action Plan) that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds, including initiatives such as the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Federal Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canada Energy Regulator Act and to amend the Navigation Protection Act, related to asking the government of British Columbia to support industry¿s request for comprehensive changes to enable effective and efficient environmental assessment, energy regulation, and navigable waters requirements. CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP).

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Clarity, consistency and enhanced quality for Indigenous policy and consultation with respect to the upstream oil and gas industry and throughout the full oil and gas value chain. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Clarity, consistency and enhanced quality for Indigenous policy and consultation with respect to the upstream oil and gas industry and seeking consistent approaches throughout the full oil and gas value chain. To seek clarity and certainty on the government decision making as relates to tenure issuing and renewal, and surface access conditions for upstream oil and gas activities with regard to the government policy to implement United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including seeking consistency of approach with the 10 Guiding Principles, to help ensure investment uncertainty.

Target Contacts

Economic Development and Trade

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Enable major projects in B.C. such as LNG development. Increasing access to skilled trades people through training, immigration, migration and other related opportunities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. West coast access for oil and gas and maintaining competitive, regulator process, environmental policy and fiscal frameworks, including assessing the aggregate economic and regulatory burden which many program reviews currently underway. Development of competitive oil and gas policy and its efficient implementation. Ensure clear and predictable policies and regulations. A forum for inter- and intra-agency and department discussion to promote coordination of issues, programs and requirements, as well as to resolve issues of regulatory and policy overlap, including a common regulatory approach across provinces for Lifecycle Asset Management Programs. Regulatory improvements in process and timelines to drive efficiency and expediency. Implementation of short term regulatory measures to mitigate unforeseen market signals resulting from the Redwater decision. Advance the environmental performance, economic growth and energy security and reliability. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Advocating for better alignment of the timing and availability of transmission and power. Asking for certainty regarding policy changes that may impact rates and tariffs for large industrial customers. Implementation of programs and policies that will help regulators assist in enhancing public confidence.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Consultation for development of land based spill response. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry. Consultation on improvements to wildlife management policy (inducing Caribou plans, policy and management). Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry Water Sustainability Act; consultation for the development of ground water management which establishes a regime that enables responsible use of the non-saline and saline resources. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC which maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions including offsets and offset policy. Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries. Federal Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canada Energy Regulator Act and to amend the Navigation Protection Act, related to asking the government of British Columbia to support industry's request for comprehensive changes to enable effective and efficient environmental assessment, energy regulation, and navigable waters requirements.

Target Contacts

Finances and Budgets

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Government/CAPP Royalty Incentive Working Group - Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program: To discuss opportunities/proposed changes for modifying the eligibility criteria for existing incentive programs. Competitive tax and revenue framework for oil and gas development in regard to fiscal policy. Competitiveness and practicality regarding corporate income tax and HST/PST regulations. EMNG/CAPP Royalty Incentive Working Group Royalty Incentive Program: To discuss opportunities/proposed changes for modifying incentives for drilling unconventional oil. Competitive tax and revenue framework for oil and gas development in regard to fiscal policy. Promote the establishment of a new LNG export industry in BC which is globally competitiveness through the establishment of an open, transparent and common fiscal policy framework. Advocate for the use of a common analytical framework to understand competiveness through an integrated value chain lens.

Target Contacts

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Market access for natural gas and oil. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Invest in targeted infrastructure, such as electricity transmission and pipelines. Maintain royalty credit programs and expand the scope to include other criteria beyond methane. Leadership and fair, balanced policies, attracting investment and delivering economic prosperity so resources can be developed to their full potential. Promoting new investment by addressing environmental and competitiveness challenging in tandem. Develop policies to prevent carbon leakage. Enable economical electrification. Invest in targeted infrastructure. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. Maintain and develop further royalty credit programs.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries and ensure the government follows through on EITE and establish a greenhouse gas protocol for greenfield certification of upstream facilities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the global competiveness of the oil and gas sector in British Columbia.

Target Contacts

Finances and Budgets

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Legislative proposals and regulations regarding LNG/Natural Gas tax changes: To ensure a tax framework that is fiscally competitive, including BC's tax and royalty regime, and budget consultation process, through the establishment of an open, transparent and common fiscal policy framework.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Market access for natural gas and oil. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Invest in targeted infrastructure, such as electricity transmission and pipelines. Maintain royalty credit programs and expand the scope to include other criteria beyond methane. Leadership and fair, balanced policies, attracting investment and delivering economic prosperity so resources can be developed to their full potential. Promoting new investment by addressing environmental and competitiveness challenging in tandem. Develop policies to prevent carbon leakage. Enable economical electrification. Invest in targeted infrastructure. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. Maintain and develop further royalty credit programs.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries and ensure the government follows through on EITE and establish a greenhouse gas protocol for greenfield certification of upstream facilities.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Clarity, consistency and enhanced quality for Aboriginal consultation with respect to the upstream oil and gas industry and seeking consistent approaches throughout the full natural gas value chain. Advocate for government support of the Oil and Gas Commission First Nations Monitor (Liaison) Program. Foster development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. To seek clarity and certainty on the government decision making as relates to tenure issuing and renewal, and surface access conditions for upstream oil and gas activities with regard to the government policy to implement United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including seeking consistency of approach with the 10 Guiding Principles, to help ensure investment uncertainty.

Target Contacts

Economic Development and Trade

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Enable major projects in B.C. such as LNG development. Increasing access to skilled trades people through training, immigration, migration and other related opportunities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Reviewing the Industrial Electrical policy, including rates, to ensure common treatment of policy for all industry users. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Advocating for better alignment of the timing and availability of transmission and power. Ask for certainty regarding policy changes that may impact rates and tariffs for large industrial customers. Discuss west coast access for oil and gas and maintaining competitive, regulator process, environmental policy and fiscal frameworks, including assessing the aggregate economic and regulatory burden which many program reviews currently underway. Discuss developing improved eastern access for gas and maintaining a competitive framework. Competitive framework for development and end uses of oil and natural gas in regard to energy policy, including regulations pertaining to hydraulic fracturing, the environmental assessment process and the Agricultural Land Commission and their process. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations. Support initiative and policies to promote skilled labour training. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. Modernizing the tenure system to reflect unconventional resource development. Induced seismicity, including scientifically based, clear information and communications and coordination of approach. Natural gas related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of economic policy and environmental policy for the production of natural gas, including natural gas from shale; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export as well as domestic markets. Oil Sands related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of environmental policy for the production of oil from the oil sands; oil spill response and recovery policy; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export markets. Clarity and efficiency of Regulations surrounding suspension, abandonment, reclamation and remediation, and well closure in general. Harmonization of liability management in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. Market access for natural gas and oil. Leadership and fair, balanced policies, attracting investment and delivering economic prosperity so resources can be developed to their full potential. Promoting new investment by addressing environmental and competitiveness challenges in tandem. Develop policies to prevent carbon leakage. Enable economical electrification. Invest in targeted infrastructure. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. Maintain and develop further royalty credit programs. Revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in a manner that considers broader provincial economic objectives and is complementary to the New Framework for Natural Gas Development, and that maintains oil and natural gas activities are a use compatible with agriculture and agricultural land described in the Agricultural Land Commission Act and amendments (Bill 52). Encourage the Ministry and the Agricultural Land Commission to acknowledge the role of the Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) and to work with the OGC to further the one window regulatory approach for the oil and gas sector and seek ways to further streamline and improve the review and approval process. Other closure and liability issues including: B.C. Orphan Site Reclamation Fund changes, implementation of a comprehensive liability management plan, and implementation of regulations governing closure of dormant sites. Economic competiveness of the oil and gas sector.

Target Contacts

Environment

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Consultation for development of land based spill response. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry. Consultation on improvements to wildlife management policy (including Caribou plans, policy and management). Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry Water Sustainability Act (including but not limited to the application and implementation of the Dam Safety Regulation); consultation for the development of ground water management which establishes a regime that enables responsible use of the non-saline and saline resources Water Sustainability Act regulations;. Promote proposals related to CleanBC, and CleanBC programs for industry (the Industrial Incentive and ¿Clean Industry Fund) (formally the Climate Action Plan) which maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions including offsets and offset policy. Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries and development of EITE policies, such as the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy and ensure the government follows through on EITE and establish a greenhouse gas protocol for greenfield certification of upstream facilities. Undertake work to enable market access for oil and natural gas associated to the marine environment and as may be interconnected with various levels of government. Workability and competitiveness of the new requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act (Bill 51) of certain categories of projects to submit notification to the Environmental Assessment Office, and the new early engagement process created in the Act. Federal Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canada Energy Regulator Act and to amend the Navigation Protection Act, related to asking the government of British Columbia to support industry¿s request for comprehensive changes to enable effective and efficient environmental assessment, energy regulation, and navigable waters requirements. Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools land use management processes such as, but not limited to the Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (RSEA) and Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) initiatives. Environmental Assessment (EA) Revitalization Initiative. CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), Reviewable Projects Regulation (RPR), Petroleum & Natural Gas Royalties Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro. Land Act. Consultation and Notification Regulation, B.C. Reg. 199/2011.

Target Contacts

Finances and Budgets

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Government/CAPP Royalty Incentive Working Group - Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program: To discuss opportunities/proposed changes for modifying the eligibility criteria for existing incentive programs. Government/CAPP Royalty Incentive Working Group Royalty Incentive Program: To discuss opportunities/proposed changes for modifying incentives for drilling unconventional oil. Competitive tax and revenue framework for oil and gas development in regard to fiscal policy. Promote the establishment of a new LNG export industry in BC which is globally competitiveness through the establishment of an open, transparent and common fiscal policy framework. Advocate for the use of a common analytical framework to understand competitiveness through an integrated value chain lens.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Proposed Emergency Program Act Modernization.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Induced seismicity, including scientifically based, clear information and communications and coordination of approach.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Clarity, consistency and enhanced quality for Aboriginal consultation with respect to the upstream oil and gas industry and seeking consistent approaches throughout the full natural gas value chain. Foster development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities. Seek clarity and certainty on the government decision making as relates to tenure issuing and renewal, and surface access conditions for upstream oil and gas activities with regard to the government policy to implement United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including seeking consistency of approach with the 10 Guiding Principles, to help ensure investment uncertainty.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Engagement on any outcomes or regulatory initiatives related to the Scientific Review of Hydraulic Fracturing in British Columbia. Competitive framework for development and end uses of oil and natural gas in regard to energy and environmental policy. Policy and regulation work focused on emergency management and security management. Energy operation practices and operator qualifications - includes the responsibility for boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration; electrical technologies; gas technologies; and/or evaluating devices. Occupational health and safety issues in the energy sector. Consultation and advocacy related to providing views to the Government of B.C. on federal legalization of marijuana, including ensuring safeguards for workplace implications and occupational health and safety issues. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations. Closure and liability issues, including orphan site reclamation, comprehensive liability management plans, and closure of dormant sites.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Workability and competitiveness of all water-related policies, legislation, regulations and strategies that currently exist or are under development, including: Water Sustainability Act regulations (including but not limited to the application and implementation of the Dam Safety Regulation); Oil and Gas Activities Act regulations; Northeast BC Water Strategy; and Hydraulic Fracturing Scientific Review Panel recommendations. Support development of risk-based requirements relating to groundwater monitoring, and produced water/flowback reuse, storage, transport and management options. Clarity and practicality of management tools relating to groundwater, surface water and hydraulic fracturing fluids. Reviewing policies and regulatory components related to implementation of the Water Sustainability Act for clarity and workability. Partnerships and collaborative projects associated with implementing the Northeast BC Water Strategy. Engagement on any outcomes or regulatory initiatives related to the Scientific Review of Hydraulic Fracturing in British Columbia. Advocating for efficient, risk-based requirements for hydraulic fracturing fluid reuse, storage, transport, disposal and reporting. Development and maintenance of practical, transparent tools relating to water quantity, water quality and hydraulic fracturing chemical use. Fair treatment and certainty of process for natural resource projects under the Environmental Assessment (EA) Revitalization initiative. Enabling resource development while addressing cumulative effects and land use considerations through participation in the Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (RSEA) and Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) initiatives. Implementation of Spill Regulations under the Environmental Management Act and engagement on spill management enhancements. B.C. Caribou Recovery Action. Prevention of carbon leakage. Reviewable Projects Regulation (RPR).

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Clarity, consistency and enhanced quality for Aboriginal consultation with respect to the upstream oil and gas industry and seeking consistent approaches throughout the full natural gas value chain. Advocate for government support of the Oil and Gas Commission First Nations Monitor (Liaison) Program. Foster economic development opportunities with Indigenous partners and communities.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Competitive framework for development and end uses of oil and natural gas in regard to energy policy, including regulations pertaining to hydraulic fracturing, the environmental assessment process and the Agricultural Land Commission and their process. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations (inclusive of oil and gas roads) and Natural Resource Road Regulation. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. Natural gas related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of economic policy and environmental policy for the production of natural gas, including natural gas from shale; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export as well as domestic markets.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools (voluntary and non-voluntary) for the following: the Oil and Gas Activities Act (s. 103 and 104), the Environmental Protection and Management Regulation, the CE Values Framework, the Environmental Stewardship Initiative, as well as other resource values important to access. In particular, the scope of initiative includes matters such as land use plans, special management areas, or conservation zones, species at risk, old growth management areas, area-based analysis, cumulative effects pilot projects, integrated resource decision-making, environmental mitigation and offsetting, cumulative effects assessment, regional strategic environmental assessment, methane emissions, and professional reliance. All subjects to be addressed with consideration of clarity, efficiency and fairness of policy framework, legislation/regulation and management tools for oil and gas sector as one of many regulated industries. Promote proposals that maintain a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively managing to meet policy outcomes. Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools (voluntary and non-voluntary) for B.C. Caribou Recovery Action, including draft Section 11 Agreement and draft Partnership Agreement, and the B.C. Environmental Assessment Revitalization process. Ensure workability, clarity, competitiveness and fairness of policy, legislation, regulation and management tools land use management processes such as, but not limited to the Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment (RSEA) and Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Planning (LRMP) initiatives.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Old Growth Management Areas.

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program.

Target Contacts

Aboriginal Affairs

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Target Contacts

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Market access for natural gas and oil. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify. Invest in targeted infrastructure, such as electricity transmission and pipelines. Promote proposals related to the CleanBC (formally known as Climate Action Plan) that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds, Low Carbon Industrial Strategy; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Maintain royalty credit programs and expand the scope to include other criteria beyond methane. Deep Gas Royalty Incentive Program.

Target Contacts

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Upstream competitiveness in comparison to other producing jurisdictions and the meaning of Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes

Target Contacts

Energy

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Occupational health and safety issues in the energy sector.

Target Contacts

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Reviewing the Industrial Electrical policy, including rates, to ensure common treatment of policy for all industry users. Promoting electrification of the upstream natural gas industry including the development of a fiscal support framework to reduce economic risk and incent operators to electrify including Greenhouse Gas offset and offset policy. Advocating for better alignment of the timing and availability of transmission and power. Ask for certainty regarding policy changes that may impact rates and tariffs for large industrial customers. Clarity, efficiency and practicality regarding the implementation of Oil and Gas Activities Act (OGAA) regulations. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. Induced seismicity, including scientifically based, clear information and communications and coordination of approach. Natural gas related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach; the development of economic policy and environmental policy for the production of natural gas, including natural gas from shale; and policies that support innovation and technology as well as access to export as well as domestic markets. Clarity and efficiency of Regulations surrounding suspension, abandonment, reclamation and remediation, and well closure in general. Harmonization of liability management in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. Other closure and liability issues including: B.C. Orphan Site Reclamation Fund changes, implementation of a comprehensive liability management plan, and implementation of regulations governing closure of dormant sites. To discuss competitiveness of energy policy and environmental policy in B.C. Induced seismicity, including scientifically based, clear information and communications and coordination of approach, and engagement on any outcomes or regulatory initiatives related to the induced seismicity portion of the Scientific Review of Hydraulic Fracturing in British Columbia. Implementation of a revised restoration framework. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Economic competiveness of the oil and gas sector. Protocols and procedures related to subsurface disposal, including gas disposal. Occupational health and safety issues in the energy sector.

Target Contacts

Environment

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promote proposals related to the CleanBC that maintains a vibrant and competitive oil and natural gas sector while efficiently and effectively manages Greenhouse Gas emissions. Seeking clarity on provincial targets and economic development policy objectives including carbon tax, benchmarking and technology funds; and promoting cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal regulations. Workability and competitiveness regarding air policy. Workability and competitiveness of policies and regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry Water Sustainability Act (including but not limited to the application and implementation of the Dam Safety Regulation). Prevention of carbon leakage. Environmental Assessment (EA) Revitalization Initiative. B.C. Caribou Recovery Action. Consultation and Notification Regulation, B.C. Reg. 199/2011.

Target Contacts

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Communicating with the Government of British Columbia about the oil price shock and the COVID-19 pandemic, more specifically, about (i) creating a Joint Task Force on COVID-19, (ii) designating the oil and gas sector an essential service, (iii) developing measures to minimize job losses and ensure liquidity, (iv) extending mineral tenure agreements, (v) reducing hydro rates and surface rental costs, (vi) delaying benchmarking of the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP), and (vii) deferring carbon and sales taxes.

Target Contacts