Energy Policy In Canada

Background Information

Population 33,739,900 as of 2009 census

Climate warm humid summers, cold winters

south-western coast has a relatively mild climate. Along the Arctic Circle temperatures remain below freezing 7 months of the year.

Main sources of energy

petroleum natural gas coal Hydro electric

Statistics

5th largest producer of energy in the world. 6% of global energy supplies Leading producer of hydro-electricity, accounting for 13% of

global production 5th largest producer of all energy in all sources 397.5

megatonnes of oil equivalent 16,640 PJ 33% of energy in Canada comes from uranium (nuclear

power) natural gas 30% petroleum 23% coal 6% Renewables: (hydro, wind and biomass) 8%. Only Russia, the People's Republic of China, the United States

and Saudi Arabia produce more total energy than Canada.

Energy regulation

Jurisdiction over energy is divided between provincial and federal government

National energy board (NEB) regulates the energy industry

Federal Regulation

Inter provincial and international gas and oil pipelines

Oil and gas exports under long and short term order

Provincial Regulation

Oil and natural gas activities and pipelines administered by a utility board

Provinces that produce the resource impose taxes and royalties on it

drilling incentives Facility operation and construction including

permits and grants permitting construction Consuming provinces regulate retail price and

distribution Natural resources

Differences Among Provinces

Alberta – electricity facilities privatized (not owned by the province)Ontario has ongoing process for privatization All other provinces are mostly provincially owned

Energy Policy

Canada’s energy policies are based on principles. The market determines supply and demand as well as trade while ensuring competitiveness, innovation and efficiency. Respect jurisdictional authority and the roles of provinces. Provincial governments are responsible for managing energy resources within their borders.