Pembina Pipeline Corporation, as a joint owner of the Cedar LNG project, is set to benefit from a $200 million government funding package and $500 million in loan guarantees. The move comes amid contradictory federal signals on fossil fuel policy and climate commitments, raising concerns about the ethical implications of leveraging public funds for profitable oil and gas ventures.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation, identified among major oil and gas companies, was cited in a letter advocating for the rollback of environmental policies. This move, aimed at fast‐tracking new fossil fuel projects, suggests a prioritization of short-term profit over sustainable practices, reflecting a corporate alignment with deregulation efforts that may undermine public welfare and democratic accountability.

Ottawa’s $200M contribution through the Strategic Innovation Fund to the Cedar LNG project, which involves Pembina Pipeline Corporation, reflects an entanglement of state support and corporate energy infrastructure. This nexus raises concerns about public funds reinforcing corporate strategies that align with authoritarian economic practices.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has been identified through OpenSecrets data as engaging in significant lobbying efforts. This activity raises concerns about potential undue corporate influence on democratic policy-making, aligning with practices that may erode public trust and foster environments prone to authoritarian influences.

The 12-month lobbying summary for Pembina Pipeline Corporation reveals that its representatives, including President and CEO Scott Burrows, are actively engaged in lobbying activities. Although no individual contribution exceeded $1000 CDN, the persistent lobbying efforts raise concerns about corporate influence on democratic processes, potentially aligning with authoritarian business practices.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has engaged in coordinated lobbying efforts as documented by the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists for BC. Although individual contributions remain below $1000CDN, the consistent scheduling of lobbying activities by multiple representatives, including the President and CEO, signals an active pursuit of policy influence that raises concerns about democratic accountability and may indirectly support authoritarian practices.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation, in partnership with the Haisla Nation, announced a positive Final Investment Decision for the Cedar LNG project. The initiative emphasizes sustainable, low-carbon energy development, indigenous economic reconciliation, and job creation, marking a significant step in ethical and community-focused business practices.

Lobbying activity shows limited political contributions, with no donor exceeding $1000 CDN in the past 12 months, indicating minimal political financing that could support authoritarian agendas.