Calgary, Alberta – 3 April 2019
Today, a report commissioned by the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and prepared by Ernst & Young LLP (EY), Regulatory Competitiveness in Canada’s Pipeline Industry, was released. The report finds that over the past several years an increase in provincial and federal regulations imposed on the pipeline industry, in addition to other factors, has had a negative effect on the business competitiveness of the sector.
This is most evident through comparisons between Canadian and U.S. regulatory environments for project proposals; only one major transmission pipeline application has been put forward in Canada since 2016, compared to a total of 14 in the U.S. This underlines the overall competitiveness challenges facing Canadian transmission pipeline companies and the advantage investors are experiencing south of the border.
“More than anything, pipeline companies and investors are looking for clarity, certainty and predictability,” says Lance Mortlock, EY Strategy Partner and Canadian Oil and Gas Leader. “Balancing the environment, social and economic tradeoffs is critical to enhance global competitiveness, job creation and economic growth.”
Based on the report, CEPA makes seven recommendations:
To review the EY report click here and to review the complete CEPA recommendations click here.
To schedule an interview with CEPA or EY please contact:
Cyril Elbers
Director, Communications
Canadian Energy Pipeline Association
403-400-1222
celbers@cepa.com
Victoria McQueen
Public Relations Specialist
Ernst & Young LLP
416-943-3141
victoria.mcqueen@ca.ey.com