The CER is a Lifecycle Regulator
Our regulatory responsibilities cover the full lifecycle of federal energy infrastructure, including:
- assessing applications for new projects to determine whether they are in the Canadian public interest, including assessing potential benefits and impacts, and ensuring Canada’s duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous rights is met;
- enforcing regulatory requirements and standards so that construction and operation activities are safe, protect the environment, and respect Indigenous and stakeholder interests; and,
- assessing applications and monitoring deactivation, decommissioning, and abandonment of energy infrastructure.
| Early Engagement/Crown Consultation | Compliance Verification Activities (CVAs) (e.g., Inspections, Audits, Compliance Meetings, Emergency Management Exercises, etc.) |
| Regulatory Decisions (e.g., Hearings) | Ongoing engagement and Dispute Resolution processes available to resolve disputes between companies and Indigenous Peoples, landowners, orders of government, and nongovernmental organizations |
Since 2019:
528 facility infrastructure applications assessed
1,407 compliance activities completed, including:
- 659 field inspections
- 115 emergency response exercises
- 34 Safety Management System audits
- 291 oversight activities with Indigenous Monitors
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