There are several federally regulated energy infrastructures located throughout Quebec. If Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs) are made, it could enable the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources to enter into Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements with Indigenous governing bodies (IGB). Through the arrangements, the IGBs could have the authority to exercise responsibilities over the regulatory oversight of energy infrastructure under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CERA).
Federally regulated energy infrastructure in Quebec
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This map of southern Quebec focuses on the locations of major pipelines and powerline terminals regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). It also shows where First Nation Reserves are located in relation to the energy infrastructure, with a few in close proximity near Montreal. Several pipelines cross into the province from southeastern Ontario and extend towards the United States border. The Trans Québec & Maritimes pipeline travels northeast to Québec city. There are several powerline terminals in Quebec, along the borders of the United States. There are a few powerline terminals that are further inland, close to Thetford Mines, Sherbrooke and Montreal. More details about the energy infrastructure can be found in the following tables.
Pipelines
Powerlines
37
37
Number of lines
~ 545 km
~ 545 km
Total length
| Name | Substance | Phase | CER-Regulated Length | Average Throughput (2024)Footnote 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enbridge Line 9 | Light, medium and heavy crude | Operating | 853 km | 227 Mb/dFootnote 3 |
| Montreal | Crude oil | Operating | 232 km | 7.9 Mb/d |
| Trans-Northern | Refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel and heating fuel | Operating | 919 km | 150 Mb/d |
| TC Canadian Mainline | Natural gas | Operating | 14,123 km | 4.1 Bcf/dFootnote 4 |
| Trans Québec & Maritimes | Natural gas | Operating | 655 km | 0.79 Bcf/dFootnote 5 |
There are several smaller federally regulated pipelines in the province, at various phases of the lifecycle. To see which pipelines are closest to your traditional territory, visit the CER’s Interactive Pipeline Map.
Proposed energy project applications in Quebec
There are currently no applications for new energy projects in Quebec. For the most up to date information, visit CER’s Applications and projects.
Related links
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the following webpages:
- CER – Applications and projects
- CER – Interactive Pipeline Map
- CER – Provincial and Territorial Energy Profiles – Quebec
- CER – International Power Lines Dashboard
Contact us
For additional information on the proposed IMARs or to submit comments in writing, please send an email to Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations at: imar-rama@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.