Includes the Strong Report and the Royal Society
Report to the provincial and federal governments respectively, as well
as various other reports and assessments commissioned by the two levels
of government. |
Other links of interest to reports, workshops
and symposiums from various groups like Simon Fraser University and
the David Suzuki Foundation. |
Reports looking at how offshore oil and gas has affected
the east coast of Canada. |
List of educational links relating to energy, oil
and gas and offshore exploration. |
Web Links - Government Agencies
British Columbia Offshore Hydrocarbon Development: Report of the Scientific Review Panel. Prepared by Strong, David, Patricia Gallagher and Derek Muggeridge, January 2002. Review of Science Issues prepared for BC Government
Royal Society of Canada: Report of Panel on Scientific Issues Related to Oil and Gas Actvities, Offshore BC. Prepared in 2003 for federal government examining science based issues related to potential offshore oil and gas development in British Columbia.
B.C.'s Offshore Oil and Gas: A Guide to the Geology and Resources. 9-page paper, April 2003. Produced by the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Moratorium Public Review Hearings. Federal Commission charged with holding disucussion to elict public opinions and concerns regarding a potential liftinig of the moratorium.
Ocean Opportunities for West Coast Canada - Strategic Framework Overview Report. This 1993 report was prepared for the Science Council of BC. It outlines the potential economic and technological opportunities from ocean related activities, including offshore oil and gas development.
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology Update. Prepared by Jacques Whitford Environment Limited, October 2001. Prepared for BC Government assessing viability of offshore oil and gas development.
Opening Up British Columbia - Serving the Offshore Industry. Prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise, May 2003.
Premier’s Energy Summit January 2003. Numerous presentations discussing BC’s energy policy and potential future developments
Report of the Offshore Oil and Gas Task Force. January 2002.
Royal Roads University: BC Offshore Oil and Gas Socio-Economic Papers. Prepared in 2004 for Western Economic Diversification Canada examining socio-economic issues related to potential offshore oil and gas development in British Columbia, using illustrative development scenario.
The “1986 Assessment Report”. West Coast Offshore Exploration Environmental Assessment Panel, 1986.
“AGRA Report”. (AGRA Earth and Environmental Limited, 1998)
Assessment of Progress in Scientific, Technological and Resource Management Issues Related to the 1986 Review of Offshore Petroleum Exploration in British Columbia Waters. Submitted by The Canadian Oceans Frontiers Research Foundation, March 1996.
British Columbia: Offshore Moratorium Public Meeting, Vancouver. Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (May 11, 2004).
Canadian Centre for Policy Alteratives. Dale Marhall analysis (2001) of primary issues associated with BC offshore development
Exploring the Future. Symposium held at Simon Fraser University in October 2000, examining all points of opinion regarding potential offshore oil and gas development in British Columbia
Hopes Soaring. Reviews the geology and resource potential of offshore BC and summarizes issues around environmental law, jurisdiction and ownership of oil and gas, and the role of First Nations.
MASC BC Offshore Development Issues: Symposium (2002). Offshore Science and Technology, Energy Policy Options, First Nations Claims and Revenue Sharing Entitlements.
MASC British Columbia Offshore Hydrocarbon Development: Issues and Prospects. October 2000 Workshop held in Victoria BC discussing challenges and issues associated with possible oil and gas development in British Columbia
Oil and Water Don’t Mix. Report prepared by David Suzuki Foundation in March 2003 outlining major environmental concerns associated with potential oil and gas development in BC.
Pacific Offshore Energy Association - Information Brochures. This site contains five information brochures that describe the resource potential off BC's coast, and issues associated with its development
Review of Offshore Oil and Gas Development. Report prepared by School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University regarding potential impacts of offshore oil and gas development in BC.
Canada's East Coast Offshore Oil and Gas Industry. Published in June 1999. Produced by Centre for Energy the brochure explains the major aspects of East Coast offshore oil and gas sector.
Crosbie Overview of Atlantic Accord. March 2003 report by former cabinet minister John Crosbie examining the provincial-federal government agreement for managing offshore oil and gas development in Newfoundland.
Economic Impact of Offshore Oil and Gas Development in Nova Scotia. Produced by Greater Halifax Partnership
Institute for Social and Economic Research. Memorial University research group that has published numerous reports regarding the positive and negative socioeconomic effects of offshore oil and gas development on the East Coast.
Oil and Gas Report. May 2003 report by Newfoundland Department of Energy and Mines summarizing major offshore oil and gas developments on East Coast.
Oil: The Effects of Offshore Employment in the Petroleum Industry: A Cross-National Perspective. Report by Shrimpton and Storey 2001 detailing several social issues associated with offshore workers, published by US Mineral Management Service
Socio-Economic Benefits from Petroleum Industry Activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Produced by Community Resource Services Ltd. 2003, details several positive benefits of offshore development
Britain's Offshore Oil and Gas Book - A layperson's guide to Offshore Oil and Gas. Explains how and why oil and gas is found around the world and the techniques used to explore and develop it. It covers all phases of the industry. Produced by UK Offshore Operators Association.
Centre for Energy - The Centre for Energy was created to meet a growing demand for balanced, credible information about the energy sector and energy-related issues. It produces numerous informational brochures about Canada's energy sector.
Ocean Energy - This is an excellent guide aimed at students. It provides an overview of the various types of ocean energy including oil and gas, natural oil and gas seeps in the sea, methane hydrates, solar energy, wind energy, wave and tidal energy.
Online Glossary of Oil and Gas Terminology - Produced by Schlumberger, a helpful guide to terminology used in the oil and gas industry.
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
Economic Development Association of British Columbia
First Nations Environmental Network
Maritime Awards Society of Canada
National Ocean Industries Association
Newfoundland Ocean Industries Association
Offshore/Onshore Technology Association of Nova Scotia
Pacific Coast Offshore Oil and Gas Association (PCOOGA)
Pacific Marine Conservation Council
Pacific Offshore Energy Association (POEA)
Petroleum Services Association of Canada
Sierra Club of British Columbia
Web Links - Government Agencies
BC Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection - BC Marine Oil Spill Response Plan
BC Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection - BC Oil Spill Response System
British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission
British Columbia Offshore Oil and Gas Team
Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Pacific Region
Newfoundland Department of Energy and Mines
Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (CNOPB)
Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB)
Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force
Review of the Federal Moratorium on Oil & Gas Activities Offshore British Columbia (NRCan)
