Government Initiatives
Government Departments and Programs
- Natural Resources Canada: The Energy Sector (NRCan)
The Energy Sector of Natural Resources Canada is the lead on energy policy for the Government of Canada. Its goal is that Canadians benefit economically, environmentally and socially from the secure and sustainable production and use of Canada's energy resources. - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Northern Oil and Gas (INAC)
INACworks in partnership with Northern and Aboriginal governments and people to; govern the allocation of Crown lands to the private sector for oil and gas exploration, develop the regulatory environment, set and collect royalties, and approve benefit plans before development takes place in a given area. - National Energy Board (NEB)
The NEB regulates the international and interprovincial aspects of the oil, gas and electric utility industries. The purpose of the NEB is to promote safety and security, environmental protection, and efficient energy infrastructure and markets in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade.
Acts and Legislation
The list below provides the principle Acts which govern the oil and gas industry in Canada. For more information and further inquiries regarding these acts please visit the Department of Justice website.
- Canada Petroleum Resources Act
An Act to regulate interests in petroleum in relation to frontier lands, to amend the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act and to repeal theCanada Oil and Gas Act - Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act
An Act respecting oil and gas operations in Canada - Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act
An Act to implement an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on offshore petroleum resource management and revenue sharing and to make related and consequential amendments - Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act
An Act to implement an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia on offshore petroleum resource management and revenue sharing and to make related and consequential amendments.
Business and Economic Development Agencies
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works with business and communities to make Atlantic Canada's economy more innovative, productive and competitive. - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
The Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec is responsible for promoting the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec. - Western Economic Diversification Canada
Western Economic Diversification Canada's mandate is to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada.
Research and Innovation
Government Laboratories and Research Facilities
- National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
- CanmetEnergy
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
- Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)