Client of a consultant lobbyist
Cenovus Energy Inc.
- Meetings this Parliament
- 4
- With MPs
- 0
- Since Nov 2021
- 21
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: May 6, 2026.
Lobbying by Cenovus Energy Inc.: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
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Consultant In effect since Aug 6, 2026 Receives government funding
Consultant Ben Parsons of Counsel Public Affairs Inc.
Consultant lobbyists
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
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Ben Parsons
Former public office holder
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2016–2017)
Formerly Special Assistant, House of Commons, Liberal Research Bureau (2009–2011)
Institutions they may lobby: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (40)Hide details
- Discuss forced labour supply chain measures, including due diligence obligations and civil liability provisions, and the design of a proportionate, risk-based framework.
- Engagement as part of the federal pre-budget consultation process regarding supply chain priorities, challenges and recommendation for consideration in the 2026 budget
- Discussions regarding the North American trade in biofuels, and the competitiveness of Canadian biofuel producers.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations and the impacts of Protective Direction No. 39 on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector.
- The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation.
- Technological innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy. This may include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs supporting innovation and research in developing energy and cleaner energy (Clean Growth Program, Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, etc.).
- Tax structure changes as applicable to the natural resource extraction industry, including tax structures to support emissions reduction investments. Seeking policy levers to improve the utility of emissions credit to support emissions reduction technology deployment, with the Clean Fuel Regulation and OBPS related policy frameworks.
- Support for West White Rose - Discussion of critical timelines for resumption of West White Rose/White Rose, status of federal/provincial discussions on support for the NL offshore, including potential support for provincial government investment in West White Rose/White Rose.
- Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat.
- Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus' Indigenous Housing Initiative.
- Providing industry feedback on Impact Assessment Act relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment.
- Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland.
- Marine safety and spill response management and discussions around West Coast tanker moratorium.
- Major Projects Management Office as they relate to their coordinating role in improving efficiency and overseeing major oil and gas projects.
- Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes.
- Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program - discussions with government regarding the development of potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities.
- Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling activity in a specific development area.
- Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector.
- Exploring potential partnership with Federal Government in delivering 2B Trees Program.
- Engage government and parliament regarding Bill C-59's proposed amendments to the Competition Act, to ensure that legitimate environmental targets are not subject to deceptive marketing claims.
- Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align combustion technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions.
- Discussions with government seeking policy and funding support for a joint gateway listing recommended environmental, social, and governance (ESG) suppliers.
- Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives.
- Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations.
- Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of CCUS, methane and other emission reduction technologies.
- Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), process improvements, methane, and other emission reduction technologies.
- Discussions related to the development and implementation of programs for communications and public outreach for the oil sands.
- Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support access to new and existing markets for Canadian energy products. Topics include (but are not limited to) crude by rail, pipeline nomination practices, partial upgrading as they may effect the Canadian energy market.
- Discussions regarding the review of the US Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA).
- 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 support for Indigenous community requests for government support of skills training programs.
- Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero.
- Discussion of federal fuel charge rebates, expressed the opinion that the CRA should change its administrative policy to allow distributors to take deductions for rebates on the Fuel Charge return.
- 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, compliance mechanisms and the development of the Clean Fuel Standards.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions, criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations, and methane emissions. As well as policy changes regarding 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.
- Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management.
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Reported meetings
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Discussions regarding the North American trade in biofuels, and the competitiveness of Canadian biofuel producers.
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Judy Meltzer · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions, criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations, and methane emissions. As well as policy changes regarding water and a possible Canadian Water Agency. Read more
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Tushara Williams · Deputy Secretary, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), process improvements, methane, and other emission reduction technologies. Read more
Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes.
Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms, compliance mechanisms and the development of the Clean Fuel Standards.
Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of CCUS, methane and other emission reduction technologies.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions, criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations, and methane emissions. As well as policy changes regarding water and a possible Canadian Water Agency.
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Samuel Murray · Policy Advisor, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Discussion of federal fuel charge rebates, expressed the opinion that the CRA should change its administrative policy to allow distributors to take deductions for rebates on the Fuel Charge return. Read more
Tax structure changes as applicable to the natural resource extraction industry, including tax structures to support emissions reduction investments. Seeking policy levers to improve the utility of emissions credit to support emissions reduction technology deployment, with the Clean Fuel Regulation and OBPS related policy frameworks.
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Sunny Uppal · Director Operations, Climate Secretariat, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Joanna McGrath · Senior Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), process improvements, methane, and other emission reduction technologies. Read more
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Hannah Wilson · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Kaitlyn Cleary · Deputy Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Tony Maas · Deputy Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Economic DevelopmentEnergyIndustryInternal TradeInternational Trade
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Joshua Swift · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Joshua Swift · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Hannah WIlson · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Taxation and Finance
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Sarah Hussaini · Director of Policy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
ClimateEnergy
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Jonathan Wilkinson · Minister of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
ClimateEconomic DevelopmentEnergy
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Paul Halucha · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- John Moffet · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Dominic Cormier · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
ClimateEconomic DevelopmentEnergyNatural Resources
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Jordano Nudo · Policy Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Housing
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Jordano Nudo · Policy Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Aboriginal AffairsHousing
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Kurtis Layden · Parliamentary Affairs and Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
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Reported by Ben Parsons · Consultant
- Joanna Dafoe · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Dominic Cormier · Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
EnergyEnvironment
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.