Land Matters Advisory Service

The Land Matters Advisory Service (LMAS) is a service created to help Canadians understand and navigate the Canada Energy Regulator’s (CER) activities and processes related to land matters.

The LMAS guides people to the service, resource, or information related to their land matters inquiry.

The LMAS also provides online resources, including the Land Matters Guide, and templates for various CER services and processes.

Templates

Template Guidance

Statement of concern form [PDF 227 KB]:
We rely on you to bring forward your concerns and views. If you have concerns about a project, you can send us a Statement of Concern within 21 days of being notified that the company has filed an application. The Commission of the CER will consider your statement of concern when it makes its decision on the project.

Statement of Concern

Complaint form [PDF 190 KB]:
If you are unable to resolve an issue with a CER-regulated company, facility, or activity on lands you use or own, you can send a completed form to the CER’s Complaint Resolution Team.

Complaint Resolution

Statement of Opposition to the Detailed Route [PDF 299 KB]:
Once a project is approved, it may be necessary for the Commission to determine the best possible detailed route of the pipeline and the most appropriate methods and timing of its construction. To oppose the proposed detailed route, you will need to file a written statement of opposition with the CER.

Detailed route

Objection to an Application for Right of Entry [PDF 163 KB]:
If a company is unable to reach a land agreement for access to lands required for an authorized project, it may apply to the CER for a right of entry order. If you choose to object, you must file an Objection to an Application for Right of Entry within 10 days after receiving a copy of the company’s application.

Right of entry

Compensation Hearing Application [PDF 266 KB]:
If you and the company cannot agree on compensation payable under Part 6 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, either party can file an application using this form.

Land Use Compensation
Notice of Application (pursuant to section 214 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act) [WORD 720 KB] Section 214 Applications

Statement of Opposition to Abandonment Application [PDF 233 KB]: We rely on you to bring forward your concerns and views. If you have a concern about a proposed abandonment project, you can submit a Statement of Opposition to an Abandonment Application to the CER within 30 days of being notified about the abandonment application. The Commission of the CER will consider your statement of opposition when it makes its decision on the project.

Pipeline abandonment

Still have questions or concerns?
Contact LMAS by phone: 1-800-899-1265 or email: LMAS.SCQF@cer-rec.gc.ca. One of our team members will respond to your inquiry within two business days.

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