Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-05
Registrant: Roger Kearns
Client: NOVA Chemicals Corporation
Targeted institutions:
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Transport Canada (TC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Bank of Canada
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Acts: Canada Transportation Act
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities.
Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change.  Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions.
NOVA Chemicals will be seeking proactive federal policy that recognizes the importance of value-add in the energy supply chain and accruing maximum benefits from energy resources and projects for the benefit of Canadians.
The treatment of plastics under CEPA and/or other regulatory mechanisms.
Possible legislation to be introduced dealing with climate change; Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions – proposed changes to the Clean Air Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding the impact of federal legislation on climate change and the competitiveness of the petrochemicals sector.
Immigration - measures or provisions of interest would be in reference to VISA applications.
Continue to engage the Government of Canada re:  forthcoming regulations governing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, and air emissions other than GHG in the longer-term.
The federal government’s approach to value-add in the energy sector, and ways this may impact the export of energy products to foreign markets.
Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).
Potential National Energy Board regulation of former NOVA Gas Transmission Limited pipeline, and consideration of how NGLs will be handled, and streaming of lean gas.
Looking at government financial support for potential expansion of Canadian facilities.
Pursue eligibility of planned projects under the Technology Fund provision (precertification) of the Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions.
Canada Transportation Act – NOVA Chemicals remains vigilant of provisions in the Transportation Act ensuring reliability and stability of rail service servicing NOVA Chemicals’ ethylene/polyethylene facilities, and co-products such as butane and propylene.
International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests.
Pipelines – federal oversight of pipelines through Canada and the handling of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
Rail Transportation - to mitigate the risks of reliability to rail service which is an important mode of product shipment, due to strikes or other similar events.