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.…
June 9, 2014
Calgary, June 9, 2014 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is pleased to announce it has reached an important milestone regarding pipeline integrity and emergency response with its CEPA Integrity First® program. Publicly launched in 2012, CEPA Integrity First is focused on advancing the performance of the Canadian energy pipeline industry in three broad…
May 15, 2014
Calgary, May 15th , 2014 - The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) acknowledges the announcement made yesterday by the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario on a new set of measures to further enhance pipeline company liability and accountability around spill response. This…
April 25, 2014
Pipeline regulators in Canada are in the midst of a series of important hearings and decision processes related to transmission pipeline applications - which have raised a number of questions about how pipelines are regulated in the country. Attention seems to be anchored to some extent around the public hearings related to specific pipeline applications…
April 15, 2014
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) is pleased to announce a collaborative and cohesive undertaking, the Canadian Land Representatives Industry Orientation for Federally Regulated Pipelines (Land Representatives Industry Orientation). “CEPA and its member companies firmly believe that with a mutual understanding and responsibility between landowners and companies, many potential concerns can be avoided,” said Brenda…
February 12, 2014
Calgary, February 12, 2014 – The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) acknowledges the release of the federal budget containing measures which will contribute to the pipeline industry’s strong performance record and its stated goal of zero incidents. CEPA welcomes the increased funding in support of job skills training. CEPA believes that the potential for high…