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Natural Resources Committee

Overview of Committee Activity

Oil derrick

Study of a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap for the Oil and Gas Sector  

The committee is examining how an emissions cap could be designed and implemented, as well as various related issues. These issues include Canada’s ability to meet its climate commitments, the role of carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, and the potential effects of an emissions cap. The committee will report its conclusions to the House of Commons.

 

RNNR - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap for the Oil and Gas Sector (ourcommons.ca)

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22: Vote 1c under Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Vote 1c under Canadian Energy regulator, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c

In accordance with its Order of Reference of Saturday, February 19, 2022, the committee has considered Vote 1c under Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Vote 1c under Canadian Energy regulator, Votes 1c, 5c and 10c under Department of Natural Resources in the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, and reports the same back without amendment.

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RNNR - Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22 (ourcommons.ca)

Follow-up letter to the Deputy Minister John Hannaford

Information on Reporting of Drone Sightings Near Canadian Nuclear Facilities

June 6th letter from Deputy Minister John Hannaford 

June 6th letter from Director General Kathleen Heppell-Masys

Walking Under Gas Pipes
Image by Jeff W

Study of an Emissions Reduction Fund - Onshore Program 

This study focused on a Government of Canada program, the ERF Onshore Program, that aims to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas sector.

 

Report 5: A Study of Methane Reduction Plans: Emissions Reduction Fund Onshore Program Review

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