Federal Legislation

The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is dedicated to contributing to the success of its members through the delivery of a strong advocacy program.  By providing a clear, focused and coherent voice in Ottawa and Washington, CEA’s Government Relations Program ensures that the interests and needs of its members have a significant impact on policy and regulatory developments.  While the provinces have primary responsibility for electricity, federal jurisdiction intersects with various aspects of Canada’s electricity system through the following federal initiatives, programs and statutes: 

• Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 
• Canadian Environmental Protection Act 
• Canada Labour Code
• Canadian Standards Strategy
• Canada's Workplace Skills Strategy
• Electricity and Gas Inspection Act
• Emergency Management Act
• Energy Efficiency Act
• Excise Tax Act
• Fisheries Act 
• Food and Drugs Act
• Foreign Credential Recognition Program
• Income Tax Act
• Internationally Trained Workers Initiative
• Migratory Birds Convention Act 
• National Pollutant Release Inventory
• National Security Policy
• Navigable Waters Protection Act 
• Nuclear Safety and Control Act 
• Radiation Emitting Devices Act
• Species at Risk Act 
• Telecommunications Act