Organization
Canadian Association of Energy Contractors
- Meetings this Parliament
- 29
- With MPs
- 5
- Since Nov 2021
- 105
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.
Lobbying by Canadian Association of Energy Contractors: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 22, 2026
Filed by Mark Scholz, President & CEO
Lobbyists
- An Tran · Director, Communications & Public Affairs
- Mark Scholz · President & CEO
- Russell Nibogie · Vice President, Operations
Institutions they may lobby: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC)
What they're lobbying on (6)Hide details
- To seek repeal or amendment of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to eliminate the Output-Based Pricing System (industrial carbon tax) as it applies to oil and gas facilities, reducing costs, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting energy sector development.
- To seek repeal or amendment of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act to remove the prohibition on vessels carrying >12,500 metric tons of crude or persistent oil in bulk along British Columbia’s northern coast, enabling safe oil-tanker traffic for energy export and economic development while upholding marine safety standards.
- To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility.
- We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
- We are requesting relevant industry training be included as part of the compliance conditions for the exemption renewal under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation.
- To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
Registration 814551-667-67. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Laura Bourns · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Jeff Labonté · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Aruna Rajulu · Director of Policy, Decarbonization Secretariat, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Scott Clausen · Director, Oil and Pipelines, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility. Read more
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada. Read more
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Jimmy Lou · Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Meagan Wiersema · Advisor/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Scott Winter · Director General, International Trade Policy Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Laura Bourns · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Erin Flanagan · Executive Director, Privy Council Office (PCO)
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China. Read more
To seek repeal or amendment of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to eliminate the Output-Based Pricing System (industrial carbon tax) as it applies to oil and gas facilities, reducing costs, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting energy sector development.
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Jeff Labonté · Associate Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada. Read more
To seek repeal or amendment of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to eliminate the Output-Based Pricing System (industrial carbon tax) as it applies to oil and gas facilities, reducing costs, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting energy sector development.
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To seek repeal or amendment of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to eliminate the Output-Based Pricing System (industrial carbon tax) as it applies to oil and gas facilities, reducing costs, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting energy sector development. Read more
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Michael Rau · Senior Director, Special Projects, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility. Read more
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Morgan Breitkreutz · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility. Read more
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China. Read more
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Corey Hogan · MP - Calgary Confederation, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Jacob Alho · MP Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility. Read more
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Scott Winter · Director General, International Trade Policy Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for Federal Government support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility. Read more
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Laura Bourns · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Scott Winter · Director General, International Trade Policy Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Buckley Belanger · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State (Rural Development)
Support for oil and gas development and takeaway capacity, including advocating for industry consultation on the emissions cap, methane regulations, Impact Assessment Act, and Bill C-5 Building Canada Act. Read more
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Scott Winter · Director General, International Trade Policy Division, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament, Secretary of State (Labour), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Ian Cameron · Director of Strategy and Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Yasmin Atassi · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for oil and gas development and takeaway capacity, including advocating for industry consultation on the emissions cap, methane regulations, Impact Assessment Act, and Bill C-5 Building Canada Act. Read more
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Jessica Fullerton · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Samir Kassam · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
We are requesting that the Federal Government grant a remission on the surtax imposed on silica sands and quartz sands (HS Code 2505.10.00), a critical component of the oil and gas well completion process. Read more
We are requesting that the Federal Government extend the China Surtax Remission Order (2025) on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Ibrahima Sow · Executive Director, Road Safety and Vehicle Regulations, Transport Canada (TC)
We are requesting relevant industry training be included as part of the compliance conditions for the exemption renewal under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation - Tracking Number - ASF-2022-03E. Read more
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Ibrahima Sow · Executive Director, Road Safety and Vehicle Regulations, Transport Canada (TC)
We are requesting relevant industry training be included as part of the compliance conditions for the exemption renewal under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation - Tracking Number - ASF-2022-03E. Read more
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.