CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 69Primary legislationIn force

Power to review, vary or rescind — Commission

Section 69 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act empowers the Commission and designated/inspection officers to review, vary, rescind decisions and orders, and re-hear applications. This authority excludes operating licences, authorizations under sections 382–383, and development plan approvals under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.

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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:Power to review, vary or rescind — Commission

  • 69 (1) The Commission may review, vary or rescind any decision or order it makes and, if applicable, may re-hear any application before deciding it.

  • Marginal note:Power to vary or rescind — designated officer or inspection officer

    (2) A designated officer or inspection officer may vary or rescind any decision or order they make and, if applicable, may re-hear any application before deciding it.

  • Marginal note:Exception

    (3) This section does not apply to a decision or order in relation to an operating licence or authorization to which section 382 or 383 applies or in relation to the approval of a development plan under section 5.1 of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.

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