Registration - Organization

TransCanada PipeLines Limited / Francois Poirier, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: TransCanada PipeLines Limited
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Francois Poirier, CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2019-03-12
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7632-2840

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 73

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 2

Version 37 of 43 (2023-08-24 to 2023-09-19)

Registration versions:

Version 37 of 43 (2023-08-24 to 2023-09-19)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Amendment to burning order issued by Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Forestry
Discussions of new NGTL pipeline infrastructure.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment
Discussions on the operations of the Nova Gas transmissions pipeline network including construction of new project expansions to the system.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Discussions regarding Aboriginal consultation and negotiations for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission, Project and Coastal GasLink Pipeline and NOVA Gas Transmission lines.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Discussions regarding BC Energy Regulator implementation of methane regulations	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment
Discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects in B.C.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Discussions regarding regulatory approvals for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project and Coastal GasLink Pipeline.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Discussions regarding the energy action framework	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment
Discussions regarding the regulatory and environmental assessment process for NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd., Coastal GasLink Pipelines and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Discussions relating to gas pipeline activities, infrastructure and gas supply development.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Forestry
Discussions relating to the planning, execution, operations and regulatory approvals to the Coastal GasLink Pipeline, NOVA Gas Transmission lines and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission projects.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Providing input to BC Oil and Gas Commission regarding Aboriginal Affairs.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
The construction and long-term operation of Coastal GasLink Pipelines and other natural gas pipelines from the northeast gas producing regions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Energy Regulator
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Minister of State for Trade
Office of the Premier
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Francois Poirier, CEO

Organization Contact Information

TransCanada PipeLines Limited

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

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

Description of Activities

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

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
AB Innovates, Hydrogen Center of Excellence	$450,000.00	2022-11-18

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

TransCanada PipeLines Limited is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd.
- 450 1 St SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd.
- 450 1 St SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.
- 450 1 St SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada
Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd.
- 450 1 St SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of TransCanada PipeLines Limited are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Riley Baldwin
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No