Service Nova Scotia - Registry of Lobbyists

Description of Organization:
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is a non-partisan, research-based industry association that advocates on behalf of our member companies, large and small, that explore for, develop, and produce oil and natural gas throughout Canada. Our associate members provide a wide range of services that support the upstream industry. CAPP’s members produce nearly three quarters of Canada’s annual oil and natural gas production and provides more than 400,000 jobs in nearly all regions of Canada. In 2022 across Canada, our industry contributed $111 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and paid $45 billion in taxes and royalty payments. CAPP is a solution-oriented partner and works with all levels of government to ensure a thriving Canadian oil and natural gas industry. We strive to meet the need for safe, reliable, affordable, and responsibly produced energy, for Canada and the world. We are proud to amplify industry efforts to reduce GHG emissions from oil and gas production and support Indigenous participation and prosperity.

Description of Membership:
Regular members are engaged in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons and other related by products. Associate members are engaged in the transportation or marketing of hydrocarbons and other related by-products, or provide other services to the petroleum industry. Officers are: Chair – Paul Myers; Vice Chair – Jon McKenzie; Past Chair – Craig Bryksa; Treasurer – Byron Lutes; Secretary – Heather Grab; President & CEO – Lisa Baiton; Senior Special Advisor – Brad Herald; VP, Corporate Services Elmien Wingert; VP, Communications – Kristin Anderson; VP, Regulatory & Operations – Richard Wong; VP, Tolls & Tariffs – Greig Sproule; and VP, Sustainability, External Relations & Indigenous Affairs – Johanne Senécal. Member of the board of governors are: Terry Anderson; Lisa Baiton; Craig Bryksa; Chris Carlsen; Bill Clapperton; Brad Corson; Izwan Ismail; Rich Kruger; Byron Lutes; Chris Mazerolle; Brendan McCracken; Jon McKenzie; Paul Myers; Susannah Pierce; Sue Riddell Rose; Mike Rose; Brian Schmidt; David Spyker; and Jonathan Wright.

Lobbying Activities

Description
Communicating with the Government of Nova Scotia about energy matters, including the Frontier and Offshore Regulatory Renewal Initiative (“FORRI”), the Canada—Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord, the exportation of Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”), the Atlantic Canada Standby Vessel (“AC-SBV”) Guidelines, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (and Regulations), and the Atlantic Occupational Health and Safety Initiative. Communicating with the Government of Nova Scotia about climate and environment matters, including Marine Protected Areas (“MPAs”), greenhouse gas emissions, and Canada's Ocean Supercluster. Communicating about calls for bids for the issuance of exploration licences, and the decision to veto the fundamental decision to issue Exploration Licence 2437.	View
Communicating with the Government of Nova Scotia about energy matters, including the Frontier and Offshore Regulatory Renewal Initiative (“FORRI”), the Canada—Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord, the exportation of Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”), the Atlantic Canada Standby Vessel (“AC-SBV”) Guidelines, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (and Regulations), and the Atlantic Occupational Health and Safety Initiative. Communicating with the Government of Nova Scotia about climate and environment matters, including Marine Protected Areas (“MPAs”), greenhouse gas emissions, and Canada's Ocean Supercluster, and the decision to veto the fundamental decision to issue Exploration Licence 2437.	View

Funding

No funding from any government or agency

No private funding related to lobbying activities