S-4At second reading in the House of CommonsSenate Government Bill
An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act
Sponsor:
Pierre Moreau, Senator
Proposed changes
This enactment amends the Energy Efficiency Act to, among other things, (a) enable the Minister of Natural Resources to provide for exemptions from the application of that Act and its regulations with the aim of facilitating the design and efficient administration of a regulatory regime to encourage innovation, competitiveness and economic growth; (b) strengthen that Act’s administration and enforcement framework, including by providing for administrative monetary penalties, modernizing fines and providing the Minister with the power to order corrective measures; and (c) broaden the scope of that Act to account for modern technologies and new market actors, address misleading representations and promote the responsible use of energy.
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Committee study
After second reading, a examines the bill clause by clause.
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
(ENEV)
8 meetings
between April 14 and May 26, 2026
Who's lobbying on it
9 organizations named this bill in their lobbying registration or in
25 reported meetings. Their own words are quoted.
“Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act. That clearer guidance be included in the legislation related to durability and interoperability.”
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What MPs said
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