CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 10Primary legislationIn force

Canadian Energy Regulator

Establishes the Canadian Energy Regulator as a federal Crown corporation and agent of Canada with its head office in Calgary, Alberta. The CEO may open or close additional offices after consulting the board of directors, with such administrative changes not affecting existing director or commissioner appointments.

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Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Act current to 2026-05-26 and last amended on 2026-03-26. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Canadian Energy Regulator

  • 10 (1) A corporation is established to be called the Canadian Energy Regulator.

  • Marginal note:Agent of Her Majesty

    (2) The Regulator is for all purposes an agent of Her Majesty in right of Canada.

  • Marginal note:Head office and other offices

    (3) The head office of the Regulator is to be in Calgary, Alberta. The Regulator’s Chief Executive Officer may open or close other offices after consulting the board of directors.

  • Marginal note:For greater certainty

    (4) For greater certainty, the opening or closing of an office does not change the conditions of appointment of a director or commissioner.

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