The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) and the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC) welcome the federal government’s introduction of Bill C-5 — An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, tabled in the House of Commons on June 6, 2025. As industry leaders convene in Calgary for the Global Energy Show to discuss the future of Canadian energy, Bill C-5 provides a framework to advance major oil and gas [Read more]
CAOEC statement on the Speech from the Throne
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) represents energy service contractors that employ tens of thousands of hard-working women and men in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada who power our nation’s energy sector. Their voices matter, their jobs matter, and their livelihoods are the backbone of this industry. Today, we welcome the vision outlined in the federal government’s Speech from the Throne, which opens Canada’s 45th Parliament with a commitment to [Read more]
CAOEC statement on the Federal Cabinet
Today’s swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet signals the start of a new chapter in Ottawa that will be judged by action and results, not rhetoric. During the recent federal election campaign, Prime Minister Carney promised a new tone and direction for Canada's natural resource development. He promised Canadians he would make Canada an 'energy superpower' by developing both Canada’s conventional oil and gas and alternative energy resources. The 2025 federal election marked a [Read more]
Statement: CAOEC statement on the 2025 federal election
The 2025 federal election is over. The time to act is now. This election marked a defining shift in Canada’s energy future. Canadians spoke clearly: the debate is no longer whether to develop our natural resources, but how swiftly and boldly we can advance. Both leading parties recognized the urgent need to expand oil and gas development, secure Canada’s energy and economic strength, and build critical infrastructure to counter rising global uncertainty and protectionism from our largest [Read more]
Statement: CAOEC responds to U.S. tariffs announcement
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) is deeply disappointed with today’s announcement from Washington. Our Association will take the time to collaborate with Canadian governments to comprehensively assess the impact on our members and the tens of thousands of workers across the country. For over five decades, our workforce has been at the forefront of supporting North American energy security and affordability. Any compromise to the Canada-U.S. trading relationship will [Read more]
Statement: CAOEC opposes retaliatory export tariffs on Canadian oil and gas
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) opposes any proposal to impose retaliatory export tariffs, taxes, or bans on Canadian oil and gas. For half a century, free trade has yielded mutual benefits for both Canada and the United States. This collaboration has led to the creation of a highly integrated and efficient North American marketplace, which, in turn, promotes wealth and prosperity. Trade continues to support our shared economic goals as well as the national security [Read more]
CAOEC releases their 2024/25 Drilling and Service Rig Forecast and 2024 State of the Industry Report
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) sees pockets of optimism in next year’s drilling and service rig forecast, but competitiveness concerns remain. Highest levels of drilling activity and associated jobs since 2015 Projected 2025 wells drilled: 6,604 – an increase of 448 (7.3%) from 2024 (6,156) Projected 2025 drilling operating days: 69,344 – an increase of 4,706 (7.3%) from 2024 (64,638) Projected 2025 service operating hours: 1,064,083 – an increase of 52,753 [Read more]
CAOEC rejects the federal government’s proposed emissions cap
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) rejects the federal government’s proposed emissions cap on Canadian oil and gas production. At a time when Canadian families are struggling with high energy and food prices, the Trudeau Liberals' new emissions cap will make everything just a little bit more unaffordable. The Canadian economy is struggling, paychecks are shrinking, and business competitiveness continues to be challenged. The Trudeau government does not care about [Read more]
CAOEC opposes the federal government’s oil and gas emissions cap
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) opposes the federal government’s oil and gas emissions cap. Today, the federal government released a regulatory framework to cap Canadian oil and gas emissions. CAOEC strongly opposes this policy as it will negatively impact Canadian energy workers and the small and medium-sized businesses that support them. Mark Scholz, President & CEO of the CAOEC, stated, “The world will continue its decarbonization journey but will demand more [Read more]
CAOEC 2023/24 Drilling and Service Rig Forecast and 2023 SOTI Report
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) announces the release of the 2023/24 Drilling and Service Rig Forecast and the 2023 State of the Industry Report. Projected 2024 wells drilled: 6,229 – an increase of 481 from 2023 (5,748) Projected 2024 drilling operating days: 65,399 – an increase of 5,046 from 2023 (60,353) Projected 2024 service operating hours: 1,075,220 – an increase of 77,696 from 2023 (997,524) Total jobs expected: 39,435 – an increase of 3,045 from [Read more]
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