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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Definitions

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Reimbursement — measures taken by government institution

The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission may order pipeline operators to reimburse federal, provincial, municipal governments, Indigenous bodies, and other persons for reasonable costs incurred responding to unintended or uncontrolled releases of oil, gas, or other commodities from pipelines, even if costs exceed the operator's statutory liability limits.

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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.

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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.

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Amount to be paid

Section 164 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act specifies payment obligations for the Regulator to compensate claimants. The Regulator must pay interim and final compensation amounts, costs, and interest (accrued at the Income Tax Act refund rate) within prescribed timeframes, as well as tribunal-awarded fees and travel expenses as authorized by regulations.

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