Lobbying and Political Activity

Ovintiv actively participates in public policy development with federal, provincial, state and local levels of government in the U.S. and Canada to support effective policies governing responsible energy development in North America. To that end, Ovintiv utilizes a multifaceted approach that includes:  

• Directly lobbying and educating various government entities on issues impacting our business
• Actively participating in education and advocacy efforts by trade associations
• Giving corporate contributions to other tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., including entities organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, to engage in political and education activities
• Supporting the Ovintiv USA Inc. Political Action Committee (OVV PAC)

Ovintiv maintains corporate policies and rigorous oversight to ensure our lobbying and political activities reflect our corporate strategy and core values, are not driven by the personal views of Ovintiv’s employees or Board and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Meeting growing needs for safe, affordable, secure and reliable energy while addressing GHG emissions is a complex challenge for policymakers.  

We support a transparent and practical approach to improved GHG emissions performance, where government policy defines goals but grants industry the flexibility to develop effective, efficient and innovative solutions. Ovintiv partners with key stakeholders and industry peers to help inform regulatory development and encourage these actionable solutions. 

Trade Associations Supported in 2024

All associations received more than $25,000 

Canada

• Business Council of Alberta
• Business Council of British Columbia
• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
• Canadian Gas Association
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Positive Energy
• Resource Works

Ovintiv commits to the highest ethical standards in our advocacy efforts. We follow applicable laws and regulations as defined by jurisdiction and we comply with our Business Code of Conduct and Political Activities Policy. Ovintiv discloses our political contributions and lobbying activities in accordance with local reporting and disclosure regulations. 

Ovintiv supports corporate contributions to tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., including entities organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, to engage in supporting and/or advocating for the election of candidates, and public education campaigns that advance oil and natural gas policy. In the U.S., we periodically give directly to candidates in jurisdictions where corporate contributions are allowed by law. In Canada, corporations are prohibited from making political donations. Decisions to support political organizations and/or candidates are governed by our Political Activities Policy, which ensures decisions align with our corporate strategy and are made without the private political preferences of our executives. The Political Activities Policy and annual contributions are reviewed annually by the Board and the CRG Committee receives the Corporation’s Political Lobbying Report annually.   

Ovintiv also utilizes the OVV PAC to pool voluntary contributions from eligible employees to directly give to candidates or political committees at the U.S. federal and state level. PAC contributions are guided by the PAC mission to protect and advance the development of Ovintiv’s oil and natural gas assets throughout the United States. All PAC contribution decisions are governed by a PAC Board of Directors, which consists of senior leaders from different corporate functions and office locations. The OVV PAC reports its activities in periodic public filings with the Federal Election Commission and the Texas Ethics Commission.