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Today, CAOEC President & CEO Mark Scholz joined a growing number of industry leaders in expressing concern over and in opposition to the recent passage of amendments to the Competition Act contained in Bill C-59.
“The ambiguity on guidelines and lack of clear definition for the standards that must be met to achieve compliance mean industry will be severely restricted in addressing its ongoing efforts to contribute to important discussions around environmental performance, policy, and regulation,” stated Scholz. “These ill-considered changes bear all the signs of legislation that was hurried through a flawed process with little to no meaningful consultation, and will undoubtedly impact our members’ ability to demonstrate their advancements in creating a more sustainable energy services sector.”
While CAOEC will contribute to any forthcoming consultation process outlined by the Liberal federal government as is clearly needed to bring to light the many flaws in the legislation, Scholz has called for the repeal of the Competition Act amendments in the forthcoming fall Parliamentary Session.
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About CAOEC
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) represents 95 land drilling, offshore drilling, and service rig member companies on the frontlines of energy security and transformation. They operate a fleet of 385 drilling rigs and 715 service rigs in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. CAOEC’s members are varied and diverse, and include many small- and medium-sized enterprises that have been leaders in creating opportunities for young people, Indigenous communities, and middle-class workers.
For more information, contact:
An Tran – Communications Specialist
Canadian Association of Energy Contractors
Phone: (403) 264-4311 ext. 118
Email: [email protected]
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