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Kelsen Vallee

Chief Investment Officer, Major Projects Office, Privy Council Office (PCO)144 communications in the past year

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Oil Sands Alliance Inc. (formerly Pathways Alliance Inc.)

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Communicating about the Pathways Project, a proposed carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS") project, which will transport and store captured carbon dioxide from multiple oil sands facilities in northeast Alberta. Communicating about the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the Governments of Alberta and Canada, more specifically as it relates to the Pathways Project, which is a proposed carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS") project. Communicating about collaboration between industry and government in the area of greenhouse gas emissions, including about carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS").

Communicating about migratory bird regulations under the Species at Risk Act, S.C. 2002, c. 29 and the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, S.C. 1994, c. 22, more specifically their impact on the oil and gas sector. Communicating about regulations under the Fisheries Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F-14, including the Petroleum Refinery Liquid Effluent Regulations, more specifically their impact on the oil and gas sector. Communicating about environmental reporting requirements under the Income Tax Act, including climate risk disclosures under section 211.93 of the Income Tax Act, more specifically their impact on the oil and gas sector. Communicating about consultation matters, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Communicating, including via government-led consultations, about the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR), more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating, in general, about potential collaboration between the federal government, industry and Indigenous communities with respect to oil and gas projects. Communicating, including via government-led consultations, about the 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating about Private Member’s Bill C-264 ("An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping"), more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating, including via government-led consultations, about proposed/draft regulations related to oil sands mining effluent under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Communicating about investments tax credits under the Income Tax Act, including tax credits for carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS"). Communicating, including via government-led consultations, about red tape reduction initiatives (including but not limited to the Horizontal Red Tape Reviews being conducted by the Red Tape Reduction Office), more specifically the simplification and harmonization of regulations that apply to the oil and gas sector. Communicating, including via government-led consultations, about regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, more specifically the Clean Fuel Regulations (SOR/2022-140). Communicating, including via government-led consultations, about proposed regulations under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, more specifically the Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations. Communicating about environmental amendments to the Competition Act that resulted from the passage and implementation of former Bill C-59 (Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023), including those related to advertising or so-called ‘greenwashing’. Communicating about Budget 2025-26, including Bill C-15 (“An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025”), including potential investment tax credits for the energy sector and potential investments in the energy sector. Communicating about federal programs designed to promote industrial innovation, including the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Communicating about the Pathways Project, a proposed carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS") project, which will transport and store captured carbon dioxide from multiple oil sands facilities in northeast Alberta. Communicating about the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the Governments of Alberta and Canada, more specifically as it relates to the Pathways Project, which is a proposed carbon capture, utilization and storage ("CCUS") project. Communicating about the Output-Based Pricing System (“OBPS”) under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, S.C. 2018, c. 12, s. 186, more specifically its impacts on the oil and gas sector. Communicating about the Canadian Environmental Prote

Cenovus Energy

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Discussion regarding federal support for employment and training programs related to the industry. Discussion regarding Canada-US relations The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation Discussions regarding tax structure to support emissions reduction investments Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus's Indigenous Housing Initiative Regulatory discussions through CAPP - participation through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to discuss ways to make the Atlantic offshore oil and gas industry more competitive. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Discussion regarding Marine safety and spill response management Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Discussion regarding environmental assessment processes and requirements for major projects Discussions regarding Federal Real Property Act Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector Discussion with Government regarding the Competition Act Discussion with government regarding efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and safety of the Vancouver Metro Port Authority Discussion with government regarding economic support for indigenous participation in infrastructure and energy projects Discussion with government regarding accurate economic assumptions and calibration of economic models Discussion with government regarding accurate calibration of emissions related policies Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations Discussions with Government on policy levers to support emission reduction technologies Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support market access. Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canada's IP system fosters research and development in Canada Discussions regarding government support for Indigenous community requests of skills training programs, facilities, infrastructure, and housing Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero Discussion regarding federal fuel charge rebates and associated tax treatments. Development of regulations and implementation framework to ensure the safe operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for applications in oil and gas industry. Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms, and compliance mechanisms. Discussions regarding Canadian Environmental Protection Act related to greenhouse gas and other air emissions. Discussions regarding policy changes on water and a possible Canadian Water Agency. Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities Bill C-26 Discussion with Government regarding effective and efficient design and implementation of Bill C-26 Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management

Pembina Pipeline

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Discussions surrounding the development of additional crude oil pipeline egress on B.C.'s West Coast Pan-Canadian energy strategy – discussions regarding the development of a national energy strategy, Canada’s role in the North American and global energy markets, US-Canada energy and trade relations and other trade related issues, including tariffs Discussions regarding the implementation of grants and investment tax credits for energy transition projects, such as carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Discussions and updates related to Pembina’s export projects in BC West Coast, such as the Prince Rupert propane export terminal, Vancouver wharves, and Cedar liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal. Clean Fuel Regulations – discussions and input related to the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and compliance pathways. Discussions around enabling policy and incentives for data centres and accompanying power generation Regulatory efficiency – discussions regarding the government’s approach towards streamlining regulatory process as they related to large energy infrastructure projects and pipelines. Market access and competitiveness - discussion regarding the government’s approach to opening new markets for Canadian oil and gas resources and related products to ensure full market value for Canadian hydrocarbons and other projects as yet in the proposal stage. Discussions related to the implementation of federal environmental assessment and environmental protection legislation. Discussions regarding the competitiveness of Canada’s energy sector, particularly related to pipelines and midstream energy issues, including environmental protection and safety, Indigenous engagement, federal procurement decisions, and sector investment. Climate change policies with respect to considerations for greenhouse gas reduction targets, cap and trade and carbon pricing provisions.

Western LNG ULC

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Discussions and status updates about investment and commercial project status related to the Ksi Lisims LNG facility and PRGT pipeline projects in BC including financial framework for advancing project investment. Climate change policies with respect carbon pricing, net-zero and greenhouse gas reduction targets Discussions regarding regulatory efficiency as it relates to energy infrastructure projects Discussions related to the implementation of environmental protection legislation

Canadian Energy Infrastructure

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Connect representatives in the CEIC with government officials to discuss the regulatory processes, tax treatment, and infrastructure funding related to a new Indigenous-owned natural gas pipeline and LNG terminal that is being constructed in British Columbia.

Wellington Dupont

AltaGas

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Outreach to public office holders on Climate Policy and emissions reductions strategies. Outreach to public office holders relating to plans for the development, operation and possible expansion of liquefied propane gas (LPG) export terminals on the west coast of British Columbia. Outreach to public office holders on the development of a Hydrogen Strategy. Outreach to public office holders on the activities related to the Indo Pacific Strategy Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the movement of energy products on rail networks in Western Canada. Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the development of new marine infrastructure to support the export of Natural Gas Liquids.

Canadian Natural Resources

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Discussions related to tariff remissions subject to trade control, surtax, or tariff rate quota regimes. Fisheries Act and related regulations with respect to regulatory approaches in implementation and assurance requirements. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation and discussions around transportation as it relates to the oil and gas industry Sustainable Finance and Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) considerations for investment decisions. Support for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) to advance research to build upon existing expertise in the development of clean and affordable energy. Species at Risk Act with regard to conservation initiatives to protect species and their habitats Impact Assessment Act as it relates to approvals and impact assessments for major oil and gas projects. Duty to consult Indigenous communities as it relates to oil and gas projects, including implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Discussions on climate change regulations and policies that may be directed at oil sands, refining, and gas processing. This includes methane, Clean Fuels Standard and net zero. Canadian policy support related to international market access for oil and gas. Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations Canadian Energy Regulator as it relates to regulatory oversight of upstream interprovincial pipelines. Allow immediate deductibility of capital costs for tax purposes in the year in which they occur, to be applied broadly across the economy in a manner that aligns with similar tax reforms in the US.

Enbridge

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Discussions regarding the safe and reliable operation of Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding projects, expansions, optimizations, and changes to tolling arrangements relating to Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion. Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions. Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas). Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation. Discussions and feedback regarding regulatory efficiency, including environmental assessments, the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, Clean Electricity Regulations, and the output-based pricing system.

Imperial Oil

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Communicating with government officials about fuel measurement standards. Communicating with government officials about taxation, more specifically federal excise taxes on fuel products. Communicating with government officials about the reliability of fuel supplies in Western Canada, Ontario and the Northwest Territories. Communicating with government officials, in general, about Canada's energy sector, including energy resilience, security, and infrastructure. Communicating with government officials, in general, about the global competitiveness of the energy sector in Canada. Communicating with government officials about industrial carbon pricing, including the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS). Communicating with government officials about the “Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding”, which was announced in November 2025, more specifically as it relates to oil and gas sector. Communicating with government officials about the “Climate Competitiveness Strategy”, which was announced in November 2025, more specifically as it relates to oil and gas sector. Communicating with government officials, including via government roundtables, about value-added agriculture, including as it relates to biofuels. Communicating with government officials about the Clean Fuel Regulations (SOR/2022-140) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including those that apply to biofuels, fuel standards and emissions. Communicating with government officials about operations in the Northwest Territories, more specifically as it relates to the company’s Norman Wells Operations in the Northwest Territories. Communicating with government officials about international trade, including tariffs and surtaxes on steel and aluminum. Communicating with government officials about the Income Tax Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), including as it relates to the taxation of bare trusts and investment tax credits. Communicating with government officials about existing and proposed methane regulations, including SOR/2018-66 ("Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)"), and existing and proposed methane equivalency agreements. Communicating with government officials, in general, about potential private sector investments in the extractive sector in Saskatchewan. Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (formerly known as Bill C-59), more specifically about proposed environmental amendments to the Competition Act. Communicating with government officials, in general, about the production of renewable diesel, including the construction and operation of Imperial’s renewal diesel facility at their Strathcona refinery in Alberta. Communicating with government officials about potential labour disruptions in the transportation sector and their potential impact on fuel supplies in Canada. Communicating with government officials about the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Communicating with government officials about the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), more specifically the Net Zero Accelerator for industrial transformation. Communicating with government officials about the proposed global plastics treaty being discussed by the Fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4). Communicating with government officials about the Petroleum and Gas Revenue Act, more specifically about oil and gas royalties and taxes. Communicating with government officials about the Joint Canada-Alberta Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) program, including annual work plans, technical reports, and compilation reports. Communicating with government officials about the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, with respect to the oil and gas sector. Communicating with government officials about the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, specifically those sections related to the Federal

PETRONAS Energy Canada

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The development of economic and environmental policies for the production of natural gas as well as access to export markets. Innovation policies and clean technology funding initiatives that affect the upstream petroleum industry like CCUS Investment Tax Credit. Indigenous Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to consultation policy pertaining to resource management. Climate change policies and regulations and associated greenhouse gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the upstream petroleum industry.

Recent activity

Jul 30, 2026
Greg Ebel contacted Kelsen Vallee on behalf of Enbridge
Jul 29, 2026
Jun 15, 2026