The CER’s Regulatory Mandate

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We are an expert safety and economic regulator of critical energy infrastructure and activities, including:

  • 73,000 km of interprovincial and international pipelines transporting 1.3 billion barrels of oil and 180 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually,
  • 1,600 km of interprovincial and international power lines,
  • offshore renewable energy projects (outside areas covered by the Accord Acts),
  • oil and natural gas exploration and production in frontier areas and certain offshore areas,
  • tolls and tariffs charged by pipeline companies to shippers, ensuring they are just and reasonable, and,
  • energy exports and imports.

Enabling Legislation:

  • Canadian Energy Regulator Act
  • Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act
  • Canada Petroleum Resources Act
  • Oil and Gas Operations Act (territorial)
  • Petroleum Resources Act (territorial)
Map of Canada titled 'CER-Regulated Infrastructure in 2024.'

The CER regulates energy infrastructure in a way that prevents harm and ensures the safe, reliable, competitive and environmentally sustainable delivery of energy to Canada and the world. We recognize and respect the inherent and constitutionally protected rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We provide energy information and analysis that informs and supports Canada’s transition towards a net zero future.

Infographic divided into five vertical columns, each representing a sector regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).
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