List of acts for which the Minister of Natural Resources is responsible
Regulations associated with each act can be found below.
Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
An Act to prevent pollution of areas of the arctic waters adjacent to the mainland and islands of the Canadian arctic.
Canadian Energy Regulator Act
An Act to establish the Canadian Energy Regulator
- Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (National Energy Board) (SOR/2013-138)
- Canada Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations (SOR/2024-272)
- Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations (SOR/99-294)
- Canadian Energy Regulator Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Authorizations (SOR/2016-124)
- Canadian Energy Regulator Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Authorizations Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Obligations of Pipeline Companies (SOR/2016-133)
- Canadian Energy Regulator Processing Plant Regulations (SOR/2003-39)
- Circumstances for Excluding Periods from Time Limits Regulations (SOR/2019-348)
- Gas Pipeline Uniform Accounting Regulations (SOR/83-190)
- International and Interprovincial Power Line Damage Prevention Regulations – Authorizations (SOR/2019-347)
- International and Interprovincial Power Line Damage Prevention Regulations – Obligations of Holders of Permits and Certificates (SOR/2020-49)
- National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (SOR/96-244)
- National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (SOR/91-7)
- National Energy Board Electricity Regulations (SOR/97-130)
- National Energy Board Export and Import Reporting Regulations (SOR/95-563)
- National Energy Board Order No. MO-62-69 (C.R.C., c. 1055)
- National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995 (SOR/95-208)
- National Energy Board Substituted Service Regulations (SOR/83-191)
- Oil Pipeline Uniform Accounting Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1058)
- Oil Product Designation Regulations (SOR/88-216)
- Pipeline Arbitration Committee Procedure Rules, 1986 (SOR/86-787)
- Pipeline Financial Requirements Regulations (SOR/2018-142)
- Toll Information Regulations (SOR/79-319)
- Transitional Regulations for the Purpose of the National Energy Board Cost Recovery Regulations (SOR/2019-300)
Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act
An Act to establish a foundation to fund sustainable development technology
Canada Labour Code
An Act to consolidate certain statutes respecting labour
Canada Lands Surveyors Act
An Act respecting Canada Lands Surveyors
Canada Lands Surveys Act
An Act respecting the surveys of public lands of Canada
Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act
An Act to implement an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on offshore petroleum resource management and revenue sharing and to make related and consequential amendments
- Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/2021-247)
- Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations (SOR/2024-25)
- Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Registration Regulations (SOR/88-263)
- Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (SOR/2016-19)
- Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Cost Recovery Regulations (SOR/2016-21)
- Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Financial Requirements Regulations (SOR/2016-23)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Area Line Regulations (SOR/2003-192)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Revenue Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Regulations (SOR/2002-302)
- Newfoundland Offshore Area Registration Regulations (SOR/88-263)
- Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund Regulations (SOR/95-257)
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act
An Act to implement an agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia on offshore petroleum resource management and revenue sharing and to make related and consequential amendments
- Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Operations Framework Regulations (SOR/2024-26)
- Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (SOR/2016-20)
- Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Financial Requirements Regulations (SOR/2016-24)
- Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Area Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/2021-248)
- Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Cost Recovery Regulations (SOR/2016-22)
- Crown Share Adjustment Payments Regulations (SOR/2012-113)
- Joint Notice Extending the Prohibition Period for Certain Activities on Georges Bank (SOR/2022-82)
- Joint Notice Specifying the Prohibition Period For Certain Activities on Georges Bank (SOR/2016-70)
- Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue Account Regulations (SOR/93-441)
- Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Regulations (SOR/96-249)
- Nova Scotia Resources (Ventures) Limited Drilling Assistance Regulations (SOR/94-168)
- Nova Scotia Share of Offshore Revenue Interim Period Payment Regulations (SOR/84-848)
- Nova Scotia Share of Offshore Sales Tax Payment Regulations (SOR/85-912)
- Offshore Area Exclusion Order (SOR/84-592)
Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act
An Act respecting oil and gas operations in Canada
- Canada Oil and Gas Certificate of Fitness Regulations (SOR/96-114)
- Canada Oil and Gas Diving Regulations (SOR/88-600)
- Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations (SOR/2009-315)
- Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations (SOR/96-117)
- Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations (SOR/96-118)
- Canada Oil and Gas Operations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (SOR/2016-25)
- Canada Oil and Gas Operations Financial Requirements Regulations (SOR/2016-26)
- Canada Oil and Gas Operations Regulations (SOR/83-149)
- Oil and Gas Spills and Debris Liability Regulations (SOR/87-331)
Canada Petroleum Resources Act
An Act to regulate interests in petroleum in relation to frontier lands, to amend the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act and to repeal the Canada Oil and Gas Act
Canadian Ownership and Control Determination Act
An Act respecting Canadian ownership and control determination
Cape Breton Development Corporation Act
An Act to establish the Cape Breton Development Corporation
Cape Breton Development Corporation Divestiture Authorization and Dissolution Act
An Act to authorize the divestiture of the assets of, and to dissolve, the Cape Breton Development Corporation, to amend the Cape Breton Development Corporation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Cooperative Energy Act
An Act to establish the Cooperative Energy Corporation and the Cooperative Energy Development Corporation
Department of Natural Resources Act
An Act to establish the Department of Natural Resources and to amend related Acts
Emergency Management Act
An Act to provide for emergency management and to amend and repeal certain Acts
Energy Administration Act
An Act to provide for charges, compensation and pricing in respect of certain energy sources and for the administration and control of other matters respecting energy sources in Canada
Energy Efficiency Act
An Act respecting the energy efficiency of energy-using products and the use of alternative energy sources
Energy Monitoring Act
An Act respecting energy monitoring
Energy Supplies Emergency Act
An Act to provide a means to conserve the supplies of energy within Canada during periods of national emergency caused by shortages or market disturbances affecting the national security and welfare and the economic stability of Canada
Explosives Act
An Act respecting the manufacture, testing, sale, storage, transportation and importation of explosives and the use of fireworks
Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act
An Act providing for controls on the export, import or transit across Canada of rough diamonds and for a certification scheme for the export of rough diamonds in order to meet Canada’s obligations under the Kimberley Process
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA)
An Act to implement Canada’s international commitments to participate in the fight against corruption through the imposition of measures applicable to the extractive sector
Forestry Act
An Act respecting forestry development and research
Hibernia Development Project Act
An Act respecting the Hibernia Development Project and to amend certain Acts in relation thereto
International Boundary Commission Act
An Act respecting the International Boundary Commission
Northern Pipeline Act
An Act to establish the Northern Pipeline Agency, to facilitate the planning and construction of a pipeline for the transmission of natural gas from Alaska and Northern Canada and to give effect to the Agreement between Canada and the United States of America on principles applicable to a Northern natural gas pipeline
Nuclear Energy Act
An Act relating to the development and utilization of nuclear energy
Nuclear Fuel Waste Act
An Act respecting the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste
Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act
An Act respecting civil liability and compensation for damage in case of a nuclear incident
Nuclear Safety and Control Act
An Act to establish the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
- Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission) (SOR/2013-139)
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By-laws (SOR/2000-212)
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (SOR/2003-212)
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure (SOR/2000-211)
- Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations (SOR/2000-204)
- Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations (SOR/2000-205)
- Directive to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regarding the Health of Canadians (SOR/2007-282)
- General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations (SOR/2000-202)
- Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations (SOR/2000-210)
- Nuclear Security Regulations (SOR/2000-209)
- Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (SOR/2000-207)
- Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 (SOR/2015-145)
- Radiation Protection Regulations (SOR/2000-203)
- Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations (SOR/2000-206)
Oil Substitution and Conservation Act
An Act respecting oil conservation and the substitution for oil of other energy sources
Resources and Technical Surveys Act
An Act respecting resources and technical surveys
Not in force
Greenhouse Gas Technology Investment Fund Act
An Act to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technology Investment Fund for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere
For more information
- Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
- The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
- The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians Websites.