CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 32Primary legislationIn force

Jurisdiction

The Canadian Energy Regulator has exclusive jurisdiction to investigate non-compliance with the Act and authorization conditions, inquire into accidents involving pipelines, abandoned pipelines, international power lines, and offshore renewable energy projects, and issue findings, recommendations, and orders in the public interest.

Last changed 4 hours ago.

Extracted view for reading · Original for compliance evidence

Jurisdiction

32 (1) The Commission has full and exclusive jurisdiction to inquire into, hear and determine any matter if the Commission considers that (a) a person has failed to do anything that is required to be done under this Act, under a condition of a document of authorization, or under an order made or direction given under this Act; (b) a person has done or is doing anything that is contrary to or in contravention of this Act, a condition of a document of authorization or an order made or direction given under this Act; or (c) the circumstances may require the Commission, in the public interest, to make any order or give any direction, leave, sanction or approval that it is authorized to make or give, or that relates to anything that is prohibited, sanctioned or required to be done under this Act, a condition of a document of authorization, or an order made or direction given under this Act. (2) The Commission may inquire into any accident involving a pipeline, abandoned pipeline, international power line, offshore renewable energy project, offshore power line or other facility the construction or operation of which is regulated by the Regulator and may, at the conclusion of the inquiry, make (a) findings as to the cause of the accident or factors contributing to it; (b) recommendations relating to the prevention of future similar accidents; or (c) any decision or order that the Commission is authorized to make. (3) For the purposes of this Act, the Commission has full jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters, whether of law or of fact.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-32.html

Canonical document at the regulator. Always cite this URL — not the Vantage detail page — in compliance evidence.

Related in Canada

CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 260Primary legislationIn force

Effect of election

Section 260 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes that filing an election under section 259 for international power lines prevents new permit issuance, converts pending applications to certificate applications, and revokes existing permits or certificates. Applicants or permit holders who file the election and are acquiring or leasing land become liable for all damages and reasonable costs incurred by landowners from abandonment of such acquisition or lease.

4 hours ago
CACNSCREGDOC-1.5.1GuidanceIn force

Application Guide: Certification of Radiation Devices or Class II Prescribed Equipment, Version 1.1

REGDOC-1.5.1 v1.1 is a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission application guide helping applicants prepare and submit certification applications for radiation devices and Class II prescribed equipment. The guide ensures prescribed equipment is safe, protects public health and environment, meets national security standards, and complies with Canada's international nuclear obligations under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

4 hours ago
CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 274Primary legislationIn force

Relocation

The Canadian Energy Regulator may order holders of international or interprovincial power line permits or certificates to relocate infrastructure when necessary to facilitate construction or relocation of other facilities. The regulator determines cost allocation between parties, requires mandatory consultation procedures, and may order reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred by persons making submissions.

4 hours ago
CACNSCREGDOC-1.1.1GuidanceIn force

Site Evaluation and Site Preparation for New Reactor Facilities, Version 1.3

REGDOC-1.1.1 establishes Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for site evaluation and preparation of new reactor facilities, including nuclear power plants and small modular reactors. Applicants must characterize sites, assess severe external events and multiple simultaneous accidents, and demonstrate adequate safety measures during site preparation and construction using a risk-informed, graded approach.

4 hours ago
CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 73Primary legislationIn force

Alternative dispute resolution

The Canadian Energy Regulator must provide alternative dispute resolution processes for disputes under the Act when all parties consent. Results are non-binding but may be considered by the Commission or designated officers in their decisions and may be made public with party consent.

4 hours ago