Forward Regulatory Plan: Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations

Enabling act(s)
Canadian Energy Regulator Act

Description
On 28 August 2019, the National Energy Board became the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Regulations made under the National Energy Board Act remain in force under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CER Act) until they are repealed or others made in their stead. New regulations and updates to existing regulations are being implemented through a phased approach.

The Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations will be updated to align with the CER Act, and any related changes in regulatory instruments referenced in the regulations.

This regulatory initiative is associated with the CER’s Regulatory Stock Review Plan.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
There are no regulatory cooperation efforts related to this proposal. It does not impact other governments, including other countries, provinces, or territories.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
The Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations provide for financial penalties that may be applied by the CER to companies or individuals for non-compliance with the CER Act, regulations, decisions, permits, orders, licences or certificate conditions intended to promote safety or environmental protection. The proposed regulations are not expected to involve significant impacts on international trade or investment.

Consultations
We are aiming to begin engagement during 2021-2022. Information on consultation opportunities will appear on the CER’s Consultation and Engagement Activities webpage

Further information
Background information on the existing Administrative Monetary Penalties framework is available on the CER’s Administrative Monetary Penalties webpage.

Canada Energy Regulator contact information
Elliot McLauchlan
Regulatory Policy
Telephone: (403) 561-7435
Toll Free: 1-800-899-1265
Fax: (403) 292-5503
Email: elliot.mclauchlan@cer-rec.gc.ca

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan
April 1, 2019

Consult the Canada Energy Regulator’s Acts and Regulations web page for:

  • a list of acts and regulations administered by the Canada Energy Regulator
  • further information on the Canada Energy Regulator’s implementation of government-wide regulatory management initiatives

Consult the following for links to the Cabinet Directive on Regulation and supporting policies and guidance, and for information on government-wide regulatory initiatives implemented by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada:

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