CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 132Primary legislationIn force

Debts to Her Majesty

Administrative provision under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishing that penalties imposed by the regulator are debts owed to the Crown, recoverable through Federal Court or other competent jurisdiction. Enforcement actions must be commenced within five years of the debt's due date.

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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:Debts to Her Majesty

  • 132 (1) A penalty constitutes a debt due to Her Majesty in right of Canada and may be recovered as such in the Federal Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction.

  • Marginal note:Limitation period or prescription

    (2) Proceedings to recover the debt may be instituted no later than the fifth anniversary of the day on which the debt becomes payable.

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