CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 390Primary legislationIn force

Regulations

The Governor in Council may make regulations under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act to designate substances from hydrocarbon or coal processing (such as asphalt or lubricants) as oil or gas products, and to exempt oil, gas, or specific classes thereof from Act provisions, subject to Regulator consultation for exemptions.

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Regulations

390 (1) The Governor in Council may make regulations for the purposes of this Act, including regulations (a) designating as an oil product or as a gas product any substance resulting from the processing or refining of hydrocarbons or coal if that substance (i) is asphalt or a lubricant, or (ii) is a source of energy by itself or when it is combined or used in association with something else; and (b) exempting any oil or gas or any kind, quality or class of oil or gas or any area or transaction from all or any of the provisions of this Act. (2) Regulations may only be made under paragraph (1)(b) after consultation with the Regulator.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-390.html

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