The Canadian Energy Regulator is granted all powers of commissioners under Part I of the Inquiries Act, enabling it to conduct inquiries and investigations with authority to examine witnesses and compel document production in carrying out its regulatory functions.
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85 For the purposes of sections 80 to 84, the Regulator has all the powers of commissioners under Part I of the Inquiries Act.
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Section 90 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act clarifies that Directors, Commissioners, the Chief Executive Officer, and employees of the Canadian Energy Regulator are covered under the Government Employees Compensation Act and are considered employed in the federal public administration.
The Canadian Energy Regulator must immediately notify the public when a compensation tribunal is established, including publication in the Canada Gazette detailing the tribunal's purpose and procedures for filing compensation claims.
Section 9 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act defines 'document of authorization' as regulatory instruments issued by the CER, including certificates, permits, authorizations, licenses, and orders that establish the legal framework for energy infrastructure regulation in Canada.
The Canadian Energy Regulator may establish voluntary reporting systems for alleged non-compliance with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, subject to Governor in Council approval. Regulations may protect reporter identity, making identity-revealing information privileged and inadmissible in legal or disciplinary proceedings. Reports from protected systems cannot be used against the reporter.
Section 160 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes a compensation claims tribunal where persons, organizations, governments, and Indigenous governing bodies may file claims for damages caused by pipeline releases from designated companies within prescribed timeframes. The Tribunal Chairperson must promptly assign claims to panels and notify all relevant parties.