SUMMARY

This enactment establishes the office of the Oil and Gas Ombudsman to receive and investigate complaints about the business practices of oil or gas suppliers. The Ombudsman may investigate a complaint and make recommendations to the supplier that is the subject of the complaint. The Ombudsman would report to the Minister if not satisfied with the response of the oil or gas supplier.

The Ombudsman's annual report to Parliament and any additional reports would be referred to the Standing Committee on Industry.