CAPP regularly issues news releases related to occurrences in Canada’s oil and natural gas industry. Check this page regularly for the latest new releases.
Calgary, Alberta (January 20, 2025) “The United States is undergoing a major and rapid reset on their approach to economic policy including energy, climate, infrastructure and taxes. While the U.S. is a valued energy trade partner, they are also our closest competitor for investment and if Canada does not keep up, we will find ourselves […]
Calgary, Alberta (January 14, 2025) “Oil, natural gas and related products make up the largest share of Canada’s export value, responsible for one quarter of all Canadian exports while representing about $150 billion worth of trade with the United States annually. The U.S.-Canada economic partnership has created prosperity and economic opportunity for generations of Canadians […]
January 13, 2025 (Calgary, Alberta) “CAPP and its member companies would strongly oppose any form of export tax applied to Canadian oil and natural gas being sold in the United States. A counter measure such as placing a tax on exports to the United States would mimic and amplify the negative effects of a U.S. […]
For Immediate Release January 13, 2025 (Calgary, Alberta) – Five of the country’s largest energy-focused industry associations have formed a joint working group to support the push against the threat of a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian goods from the incoming U.S. President, Donald Trump. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Pathways Alliance, […]
Calgary, Alberta (January 7, 2025) “After reviewing the draft emissions cap regulations, it is CAPP’s view the federal government’s approach will directly limit Canada’s oil and natural gas production, significantly infringing on provincial jurisdiction. No government should pursue such value-destroying and patently unconstitutional legislation. This is a federal production cap under the guise of an […]
“On behalf of the entire team at the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Niilo Edwards’ family and loved ones. Niilo Edwards has spent the last 20 years working with organizations to advance Indigenous business capacity and participation in major project development. Since 2017, he has served as Chief Executive […]
“CAPP supports the Government of Alberta’s constitutional challenge to the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). As an intervener in the prior legal dispute, we agreed with the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2023 judgment that the provinces are best positioned to review and regulate resource developments within their own borders and more cooperative federalism is necessary to […]
“We appreciate the ongoing support for the oil and natural gas industry from the Alberta government and we agree that Ottawa’s emissions cap is a cap on our economy and our prosperity. This punitive policy, layered on top of an already complex web of energy and climate regulations, threatens to reduce oil and natural gas […]
Cenovus Energy President & CEO Jon McKenzie assumes the role of Chair, and ARC Resources President & CEO Terry Anderson named Vice-Chair Calgary, Alberta (November 21, 2024) – The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon McKenzie, President and CEO of Cenovus Energy, as Chair of its Board […]
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Horgan, former Premier of British Columbia, and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. During his time in office, he supported the development of the LNG industry with thoughtful statesmanship, championed meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and advanced the collective […]
November 6, 2024 (Calgary, Alberta) “The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump on winning the election to become the 47th President of the United States of America. The United States remains Canada’s largest partner in oil and natural gas exports, and decades of cooperation on energy trade has brought substantial benefits to both […]
November 4, 2024 (Calgary, Alberta) The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) released the following statement from President & CEO, Lisa Baiton to address the federal government’s draft emissions cap regulations: “The draft emissions cap regulations will be an unnecessarily complex layer on top of an already overly complex web of energy and climate regulations […]