Pipeline Authorities
In this section RAE Engineering and Inspection Ltd. offers information regarding the primary government departments and agencies that excercise authority over pipelines in the federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions.
National Energy Board
The National Energy Board (NEB or Board) is an independent federal agency established in 1959 by the Parliament of Canada to regulate international and interprovincial aspects of the oil, gas and electric utility industries. The purpose of the NEB is to promote safety and security, environmental protection and efficient energy infrastructure and markets in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. These principles guide NEB staff to carry out and interpret the organization's regulatory responsibilities. The NEB is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources Canada.
To learn more about this agency follow the next link:
www.neb-one.gc.ca
Energy Resources Conservation Board
The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta. ERCB regulates the safe, responsible, and efficient development of Alberta's energy resources: oil, natural gas, oil sands, coal, and pipelines.
ERCB mission is: "To ensure that the discovery, development and delivery of Alberta's energy resources take place in a manner that is fair, responsible and in the public interest".
To learn more about this agency follow the next link:
BC Oil and Gas Comission
The Oil and Gas Comission (OGC) regulates oil and gas activity through fair, consistent, responsible, and transparent stakeholder engagement for the benefit of British Columbians; balancing environmental, economic, and social outcomes.
OGC vision is: "To be the innovative regulatory leader, respected by stakeholders, First Nations and clients".
To learn more about this agency follow the next link:
www.ogc.gov.bc.ca
Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources co-ordinates, develops, promotes and implements policies and programs of the Government of Saskatchewan that strengthen and diversify the Saskatchewan economy. Energy and Resources is the lead provincial government agency to spur growth and development of the province's resource sector.
SMER mandate is: "To achieve full and responsible development of Saskatchewan's energy, mineral and forestry resources; to work with businesses to expand the Saskatchewan economy by promoting, co-ordinating and implementing policies, strategies and programs that encourage sustainable economic growth, and to optimize revenues to fund government programs and services".
To learn more about this agency follow the next link:
www.ir.gov.sk.ca
Yukon Department of Economic Development
The Economic Development Department works with the Yukon business community and with other governments to support business development, trade and investment opportunities, and partnerships for the development of the Yukon economy.
The department co-ordinates and facilitates the Yukon Government’s economic development agenda. The Yukon Government is focused on creating a positive business climate in Yukon and is committed to First Nation business development in the territory. Economic Development markets Yukon as a great place to do business.
To learn more about this agency follow the next link:
www.economicdevelopment.gov.yk.ca
Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Northwest Territories Department Environment and Natural Resources promotes and supports the sustainable use and development of natural resources to protect, conserve and enhance the NWT environment for the social and economic benefit of all residents.
This responsibility is shared with federal, territorial, Aboriginal and municipal governments, boards and agencies and every resident of the NWT.
NWTDENR vision is: "Our children will inherit a secure future that relies on a healthy environment capable of supporting traditional lifestyles within a modern economy built on the strengths of our people and the wise use and protection of our natural resources providing communities and individuals with opportunities to be productive and self-reliant".
To learn more about this agency follow the next link:
www.enr.gov.nt.ca