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)
- Shannon Stubbs · Member of Parliament
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
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Tim Hodgson · Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, 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
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Clare Demerse · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Megan Nichols · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- John Moffet · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Scott Winter · Director General, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Laura Bourns · Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
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)
- Mark Schauerte · Special Advisor, 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)
- Baharnesh Teshome · Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Eve Giguere · Deputy Director, Automotive, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas Sectors, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jason Christie · Advisor/Economist, Finance Canada (FIN)
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)
- Mark Schauerte · Special Advisor, 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)
- Erin O'Brien · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Devon Giancani · Senior Policy Advisor to ADM, 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)
- Shuvaloy Majumdar · Member of Parliament
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for Federal Government support of the industry.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Andrew Scheer · Member of Parliament
To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for Federal Government support of the industry.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Regional Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent. Read more
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Shannon Stubbs · Member of Parliament
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent. Read more
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Scott Winter · Senior Director, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jason Christie · Advisor/Ecnomist, Finance Canada (FIN)
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent. Read more
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent. Read more
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Tom Kmiec · Member of Parliament
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies. Read more
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- John Moffet · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Judy Meltzer · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent. Read more
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Steven MacKinnon · Minister of Labour and Seniors, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent. Read more
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Ryan Williams · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies. Read more
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Chris Padfield · Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Clean Growth, Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Ahmed Eliwa · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies. Read more
Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent.
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Martin Shields · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Energy
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Michael L MacDonald · Senator, Senate of Canada
Energy
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Shannon Stubbs · Member of Parliament
- Andrew Scheer · Member of Parliament
EnergyEnvironmentTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Paul Moen · Chief of Staff to the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
EnergyEnvironmentLabourTaxation and Finance
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Reported by Mark Scholz · In-house (organization)
- Matt Jeneroux · Member of Parliament
EnergyEnvironmentTaxation and Finance
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.