Publications

Tax Insights: Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Daishowa — Tax treatment of reforestation obligations on sale of forestry assets
John Saunders of Wilson & Partners LLP was successful in arguing the Daishowa - Marubeni case in the Supreme Court of Canada.

Unlocking Canada’s oil and gas industry – is Canada becoming an energy superpower?
An energy superpower is a country that is both resource rich and able to leverage the full potential of those resources, both at home and abroad. To leverage its full potential, an energy superpower must excel in various areas. Join PwC's Edmonton event to discuss this issue.

Junior oil and gas CFO forum: “sharing experiences and making connections”
PwC’s Junior oil and gas CFO forum is a series of quarterly roundtable events aimed at fostering discussion on industry trends and challenges while providing an opportunity to build on your network. Please join us on April 18, 2013 for the next session of PwC’s Junior oil and gas CFO forum.

Powering your decisions: Insight and services to support your business
We develop thought leadership tailored to utilities professionals across Canada to keep you informed on industry activity, issues and trends.

Combating cost escalation: Three areas Canadian energy companies can reduce costs and improve operational performance
With today’s uncertain markets, cost containment is an important strategy for increasing cash flow, creating a competitive advantage, driving shareholder value and ensuring long-term business sustainability.

Western Canada Oil & Gas benchmarking report: Juniors and intermediates
Bigger has often meant better in the energy industry in Western Canada, but challenging times are affecting every size of producer these days, as depressed commodity prices, slow infrastructure growth and reduced share values hamper progress.

Power & Utilities Risk Forum
PwC’s Power & Utilities Risk Forum is a bi-monthly forum that brings together risk leaders in the utilities industry to discuss enterprise risk management, governance and compliance.

Oil and Gas Taxation in Canada - Framework for investment in the Canadian oil and gas sector
This publication summarizes the way in which Canadian oil and gas operations are taxed by the Canadian federal and western provincial governments.

加拿大石油与天然气税制
本文总结了加拿大联邦政府及其西部省份对加拿大石油与天然气业务的征税方式。

Canadian Annual Energy Report 2012: Pipelines, politics and price
This year's report examines the issues and challenges around the opening of new markets for Canadian oil and gas.

Creating value through industry experience: Canadian energy statement of capabilities
PwC helps Energy companies confront the industry's most challenging issues by developing effective solutions and strategies.

Energy Visions Quarterly Newsletter: Nothing to fear
This issue of our quarterly Energy Visions newsletter looks at five reasons why Canada should welcome increased foreign investment in its oil sands and shale gas resources.

Energy Visions Quarterly Newsletter: Unsteady as she goes
This issue of our quarterly Energy Visions newsletter provides insight on how financial and geopolitical events have impacted crude oil prices, company share prices and the Brent-to-WTI differential, as well as what this means for Canada’s petroleum sector.

Energy Visions Quarterly Newsletter: Tight Oil Tech-Producers
This document, published by PwC as part of our Energy Visions program, talks about the increasing importance of technology in Canada’s oil and gas industry.

Energy Visions 2011 Event: Shifting Landscapes
View the presentation given by PwC at the May 2011 Energy Visions Business Forum in Calgary, Alberta.

2010 Energy Survey Q2 Update: Five key trends affecting Canada’s oil patch
The following publication, co-published by PwC and JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group, looks at the five key trends affecting Canada’s oil and gas industry in 2011.

M&A in the Canadian Renewable Energy Sector
Canadian renewable energy M&A deal activity has lagged the global trend, but this publication pinpoints six trends to suggest that Canadians will be at the forefront of global renewable energy deal making going forward.

Energy News: Third Quarter 2010
The following issue of Energy News covers Q3 of 2010 and provides a summary of the Canadian oil and gas industry.

Energy News: Second Quarter 2010
The following issue of Energy News covers Q2 of 2010 and provides a summary of the Canadian oil and gas industry.

Our Energy Visions program
Energy Visions is a program presenting leading commentary and thought leadership to the Canadian energy and oil and gas sectors. It is a joint program between PricewaterhouseCoopers and JuneWarren Publishing.

Energy Tax News: Draft Tax Regulations for Oil Sands Projects and Clean Energy Generation Equipment
On May 3, the Minister of Finance released draft amendments to implement the proposed changes concerning the phase-out of the accelerated capital cost allowance for oil sands projects.

The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile 2009
The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile 2008 measures key performance indicators and helps provide an assessment of Canada’s position within the increasingly competitive global industry.

Energy News: First Quarter 2010
The following issue of Energy News discusses selected financing and M&A news and other notable events from the first quarter of 2010.

Energy News: Fourth Quarter 2009
This issue of Energy News provides selected notable financing, M&A news and other events for the fourth quarter of 2009 for the Canadian oil and gas sector.

2009 Energy Survey Q3 Update – The Perfect Storm: Catalyst for Performance Optimization
This update looks at how energy companies can improve the bottom line by taking an end-to-end view of their business — including operations, supply chain, asset maintenance/optimization and back office functions.

Energy News: Third Quarter 2009
The following issue is a special edition for Canada’s oil and gas industry. It discusses selected financing, M&As and other notable events from the third quarter of 2009.

2009 Energy Survey Q2 Update – Ready? Set? Go?: Taking Part in the IFRS Race
This quarterly update focuses on the state of readiness in the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) within the energy industry as viewed by financial professionals.

2009 Energy Survey Q1 Update - Natural Selection: Evolution of Sustainable Companies
In this update, we present financial data for the first quarter of 2009 for Canada’s public energy companies and trusts, as well as look at issues affecting those companies.

The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile 2008
The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile 2008 measures key performance indicators and helps provide an assessment of Canada’s position within the increasingly competitive global industry.

2008 Energy Survey Q3 Update - Junior Oil and Gas: Energy Survey Quarterly Update
PwC’s Junior Oil and Gas: Energy Survey Quarterly Update assists the sector with maximizing new opportunities in the fluctuating economy.

2008 Energy Survey Q1 Update - IFRS: Energy Survey Quarterly Update
This PwC Canada publication highlights the impact of IFRS on the oil and gas sector and shares the firm’s three-phased approach for implementation.

Energy News: Alberta’s New Royalty Framework
Alberta companies will have a one-time option to elect either the new Transitional Option or enter into the new Royalty Framework for new wells that are drilled.

2008 Energy Survey Q2 Update - Carbon Trading: Energy Survey Quarterly Update
Carbon trading is becoming a popular method for offsetting emissions in North America. Former Canadian Climate Change Services lead Christine Schuh helps you understand how best to take advantage of the opportunities.

Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector Profile 2005
The Government of Canada, Fuel Cells Canada and PricewaterhouseCoopers have partnered to develop a detailed, up-to-date profile of the Canadian hydrogen and fuel cell sector.

The Canadian Fuel Cell Commercialization Roadmap
PwC partnered with Industry Canada and Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Canada to survey Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell sector, chart its progress and analyze links with longer-term mass markets.

Fuel Cells: The Opportunity for Canada
Once viewed primarily as a replacement for gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines in cars and buses, fuel cells have been adopted as a viable technology. Canada is the leader in the fuel cell industry today. Will it remain the leader tomorrow?