CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 10Primary legislationIn force

Canadian Energy Regulator

Establishes the Canadian Energy Regulator as a federal Crown corporation and agent of Canada with its head office in Calgary, Alberta. The CEO may open or close additional offices after consulting the board of directors, with such administrative changes not affecting existing director or commissioner appointments.

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Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Act current to 2026-05-26 and last amended on 2026-03-26. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Canadian Energy Regulator

  • 10 (1) A corporation is established to be called the Canadian Energy Regulator.

  • Marginal note:Agent of Her Majesty

    (2) The Regulator is for all purposes an agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada.

  • Marginal note:Head office and other offices

    (3) The head office of the Regulator is to be in Calgary, Alberta. The Regulator’s Chief Executive Officer may open or close other offices after consulting the board of directors.

  • Marginal note:For greater certainty

    (4) For greater certainty, the opening or closing of an office does not change the conditions of appointment of a director or commissioner.

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Relocation

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CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 160Primary legislationIn force

Application

Section 160 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes a compensation claims tribunal where persons, organizations, governments, and Indigenous governing bodies may file claims for damages caused by pipeline releases from designated companies within prescribed timeframes. The Tribunal Chairperson must promptly assign claims to panels and notify all relevant parties.

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CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 186Primary legislationIn force

Decision by Governor in Council

Section 186 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act grants the Governor in Council authority to issue binding orders on pipeline certificate applications following CER recommendations. The Governor may approve certificates with conditions, dismiss applications, or refer recommendations for reconsideration. Orders must include written reasons demonstrating consideration of relevant factors and be issued within 90 days (extendable). Orders are final, must be published in the Canada Gazette within 15 days, and the CER must comply within seven days.

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CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 285Primary legislationIn force

Suspension of certificates

The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission may suspend energy certificates by order if the certificate holder requests suspension, consents to it, or breaches certificate conditions. Before suspending for non-compliance, the Commission must provide written notice and opportunity for the holder to respond.

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