2025–26 Annual Report of the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator - Appendix D: Time Limits

2025-26 Time Limits

Under the CER Act, the Lead Commissioner must set a time limit for certain types of applications. The time limit must not exceed the maximum number of days stated in the CER Act. The Commission must complete its assessment and make its recommendation or decision within this time limit. The standard time limits set by the Lead Commissioner can be found on the CER website.

The following table shows applications which were subject to time limits for processing under the CER Act. In the 2025-26 fiscal year, 16 non-hearing applications, 2 hearing applications, and 2 export licences were issued within time limits set under the CER Act. Please note that the average completion timeline for the three section 214 categories is as follows:

  • Category A – 62 days
  • Category B – 108 days
  • Category C – 179 days

The overall average was 98 days.

Table D.1: Large Pipeline Infrastructure Applications

Applications which were subject to time limits for processing under the CER Act.
Legislation Application Type Time Limit Application Days from Completeness to Decision Issued Decision Time Limit Met?
CER Act
s 183 		Large Pipeline Infrastructure 430 days from application complete Pouce Coupé Pipe Line Ltd. – Application for the Taylor to Gordondale Pipeline Project 406 C37235 Yes
CER Act
s 183 		Large Pipeline Infrastructure 450 days from application complete Westcoast Energy GP Inc. on behalf of Westcoast Energy Limited Partnership - Application for the Sunrise Expansion Program 437 C38105 Yes

Table D.2: Export Licence Applications

Applications which were subject to time limits for processing under the CER Act.
Legislation Application Type Time Limit Application Days from Completeness to Decision Issued Decision Time Limit Met?
CER Act
s 344		 Export Licences 6 months from application complete AltaGas Ltd. - Application for Licences to Export Propane and Butane 142 C37007 Yes
CER Act
s 344		 Export Licences 6 months from application complete Cedar 1 LNG Export Ltd. - Application for a Licence to Export Liquified Natural Gas 167 C37621 Yes

Table D.3: Small Pipeline Infrastructure Applications

Applications which were subject to time limits for processing under the CER Act.
Legislation Application Type Time Limit Application Days from Completeness to Decision Issued Decision Time Limit Met?
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Saturn No. 3 Receipt Meter Station 38 C34299 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Whiskey Jack Lake Ethane Extraction Plant Tie-in 36 C35075 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Eastern Alberta System Mainline Control Valve and Crossover 73 C35131 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Central Alberta System Mainline Modifications 66 C35138 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Pipestone Creek Receipt Meter Station Expansion 35 C35796 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Tawadina Creek No. 2 Receipt Meter Station 34 C35806 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category C 300 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner, on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Leming Lake Sales Lateral Loop (Sand Section) 198 C36019 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete Minell Pipeline Ltd. - GS-100 McAuley Primary Gate Station Relocation 90 C36374 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd. - Application for the Dawson Creek No. 2 Expansion Receipt Meter Station 36 C36872 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Dimsdale Interconnect Meter Station Application 38 C36903 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category C 300 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Grande Prairie Mainline Loop No. 3 (McLeod South Section) 133 C37914 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category C 300 days from application complete Pouce Coupé Pipe Line Ltd. as agent and general partner of the Pembina North Limited Partnership - Application for the NPS 10 Kiskatinaw River Replacement 128 C37983 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Line 93 Optimization Project 36 C38532 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category A 130 days from application complete Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Line 4 and 67 Optimization Project 34 C38568 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete Enbridge Pipelines Inc. - Line 1 Optimization Project 92 C38607 Yes
CER Act
s 214		 Small Pipeline Infrastructure - Category B 210 days from application complete NGTL GP Ltd., as general partner on behalf of NGTL Limited Partnership - Tremblay North Receipt Meter Station 72 C38605 Yes
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