Senate Study on Budget Bill C-15: Energy and Environment Provisions

Official title: The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 32, 40, 41 and 42 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025

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The Senate's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee is examining parts of the federal budget bill that affect Canada's energy sector. They're hearing from regulators, academics, and government officials about proposed changes. This is your chance to weigh in on how Canada manages its oil, gas, and energy resources.

Why This Matters

Budget bills often slip through major policy changes with little public attention. These provisions could affect how energy projects get approved, how offshore drilling is regulated, and how Canada meets its climate commitments. If you care about energy jobs, environmental protection, or energy costs, this matters.

What Could Change

Divisions 32, 40, 41 and 42 of Bill C-15 could change how the Canada Energy Regulator operates and how major energy projects are assessed. The committee's recommendations may influence whether these provisions pass as written or get amended.

Key Issues

  • How should the Canada Energy Regulator's role change under the new budget provisions?
  • What impacts will these changes have on energy project approvals?
  • How do these provisions affect Canada's climate and environmental commitments?

How to Participate

  1. Submit a written brief to the committee at enev@sen.parl.gc.ca. Briefs should address the specific provisions in Divisions 32, 40, 41 and 42 of Bill C-15.
  2. Watch committee meetings live or review past meeting videos to understand the issues being discussed.
  3. Review the briefs and documents submitted by other witnesses for context.

Key Documents