April 28, 2016
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC). The agreement promotes collaboration across various programs related to emergency preparedness and response. “Firefighters, paramedics and other first responders play a crucial role in the event of a pipeline…
February 17, 2016
Recent polling suggests that Canadians recognize that pipelines are the safest way to transport oil, that the National Energy Board (NEB) garners a significant amount of public trust and that Quebecers would rather get their oil from Alberta than Saudi Arabia. Yet we find ourselves engaged in a political debate around public acceptance and regulation.…
November 23, 2015
CALGARY, AB – NOVEMBER 23, 2015 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bloomer as the new President and CEO. Mr. Bloomer will commence this role as of December 1, 2015. Mr. Bloomer, a Geoscientist who started his career with Shell Canada, was most recently CEO of…
November 3, 2015
CALGARY, AB – 3 NOVEMBER 2015 --The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has launched its inaugural transmission pipeline industry performance report. “Committed to Safety, Committed to Canadians” - shares CEPA member company pipeline performance from 2010-2014 and details what Canada’s transmission pipeline companies are doing to improve safety, lessen environmental impacts and achieve operational excellence.…
October 21, 2015
CALGARY, AB – 21 OCTOBER 2015 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has launched a new interactive digital map, giving Canadians easy access to detailed information about transmission pipelines. CEPA’s About Pipelines Map, which operates on the Google maps platform, lets visitors enter an address, postal code, city or province to find the exact…
April 22, 2015
CALGARY, AB – 22 APRIL 2015 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) acknowledges the release of the federal budget containing measures which continue to reinforce the need for continued capacity for safety oversight and environmental protection by the National Energy Board (NEB) and ongoing funding for the Major Projects Management Office (MPMO). “CEPA and…
March 23, 2015
CALGARY, AB – 23 MARCH 2015 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) has struck an executive task force to develop a common approach to public disclosure of emergency response information relating to pipeline operation. The task force — created based on industry’s acknowledgement of the public need for clarity and confidence in emergency response…
December 9, 2014
CALGARY, AB – 8 DECEMBER 2014 – CEPA acknowledges the proposed changes to the Pipeline Safety Act as announced today by the Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Greg Rickford. Amendments to the Act to enhance pipeline safety and performance align well with the transmission…
November 21, 2014
TORONTO, ON – 21 November 2014 - On November 24th, Miller Thomson will be hosting a reception in their Toronto law office to honour and recognize the founding members of Nature Canada’s Women for Nature initiative, including CEPA President and CEO Brenda Kenny. This celebration marks the culmination of Nature Canada’s initial goal to bring…
September 24, 2014
CALGARY, AB – 24 September 2014 - Today, member companies of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) will conduct the inaugural Joint Emergency Management Exercise in Edmonton. This exercise comes at a crucial time as industry’s practices and intentions are in the spotlight and pipeline companies are being challenged to demonstrate a commitment to safety.… 
