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The Magazine of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen
March 2013
THE NEGOTIATOR
Aboriginal RightsThe Other Side of the Coin on the Duty
to Consult: A First Nation Viewpoint
65 Years of CAPLLooking Back to Our Early Days
CAPL Conference 2013Registration Opens Soon!
The DuTy To ConsuLT AnD AboriginAL righTs
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2012–2013 CAPL Board of DirectorsPresident
Margaret Ariss [ph] 403-539-1107Vice-President
John Covey [ph] 403-650-3222Director, Business DevelopmentAlberta & British Columbia
Keely O’Neil [ph] 403-776-3452Director, Business DevelopmentSaskatchewan & Alberta Oilsands
Jan McKnight [ph] 403-290-3406Director, Communications
Joan Dornian [ph] 403-607-5606Director, Education
Kevin Egan [ph] 403-298-6194Director, Field Acquisition & Management
Jasone Blazevic, PSL [ph] 403-645-4865Director, Finance
Nikki Sitch, P.Land, PSL [ph] 403-660-2689Director, Member Services
Gloria Boogmans, P.Land [ph] 403-246-4173Director, Professionalism
Kent Gibson [ph] 403-698-8822Director, Public Relations
Chris Lamb [ph] 403-532-7447Director, Technology
Sally Jackson, P.Land [ph] 403-232-5570Secretary/Director, Social
Rob Mardjetko [ph] 403-213-3670Past President
James Condon, P.Land [ph] 403-819-2423 Suite 350, 500 – 5 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L5 [ph] 403-237-6635 [fax] 403-263-1620www.landman.ca
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Also in this issue
15 Mount Royal University Education Fair
26 Sixteenth Annual CAPL 9-Ball Pool Tournament
THE NEGOTIATORThe Magazine of the Canadian Association
of Petroleum Landmen THE NEGOTIATOR
Features March 2013
3 The Duty to Consult and Aboriginal Rights: The Other Side of the Coin on the Dutyto Consult – A First Nation Viewpoint
Clayton Desjarlais
8 65 Years of CAPL: Looking Back to Our Early Days
23 2013 CAPL Conference: Registration Opens Soon
Carla Neumeier & Crystal Pomedli
In Every Issue11 Board Briefs
12 The Negotiator’s Message From the Board: Business Development
16 Get Smart
27 Roster Updates
31 The Social Calendar
32 CAPL Calendar of Events
32 March Meeting
32 April Meeting
Cover Image: Treaty medal, commemorating signing of Treaty 7, the Blackfoot Treaty. Courtesy Glenbow Archives NA-2557-41.
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written BY
CLAYTON DESjARLAIS
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to understand the concept of the “dutY to consult” it’s necessarY to acknowledge the Basis for treaties negotiated BY the British government in the 1700 & 1800s and
the connection to the Constitution Act of 1982
and Supreme Court decisions of the 21st century.
From the time of New World discoveries in the
17th and 18th centuries, Europe and in particular
Great Britain, were looking to settle these lands.
Britain looked to Canada, among other areas, for
lands to settle. At the time, the land here was
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occupied by a large number of Indian groups – or as the Royal
Proclamation of 1763 called them, “Nations.” Years later, it has
been asked, what’s in a name? Had the Royal Proclamation not
referred to Indians occupying the land at that time as Nations,
the Post-confederation Treaties would not have been negotiated
and the occupation of Canada would likely have followed a simi-
lar course as the Monroe Doctrine of Manifest Destiny in the US
and the rest, as they say, would be history. However, history did
not end up that way.
Starting In 1871 the British Crown and Indian groups started
to negotiate what would become known as Post-Confederation
Treaties. Though some react that these treaties have been
discussed as land cession treaties – instead preferring to see
them in the light of the simple sharing of land with Newcomers
– the fact is that these treaties became an exchange of land
for negotiated rights. On the other side there are those who
view treaties as being anachronistic and therefore we should
rid ourselves of them and get with modern times. Both these
positions fail to capture the full essence of what these treaties
were, and are. Purely speaking, treaties are defined as: “binding
contracts between two sovereign nations.” That they are bind-
ing contracts, and are recognized and protected by Canada’s
Constitution is significant. The significance is evidenced by the
fact that the signatories (British Crown and Indian Groups) both
have their Treaty Rights protected by the highest law in our
land. The mutual protection of Treaty Rights also translates into
mutual benefit. If only one group benefited from the treaties
mutuality would be negated. The contract was, and continues
to be, the Cession of Indian Land (to the depth of a plough) in
exchange for negotiated rights. Like any contract, the parties
Though some react that these treaties have been discussed as land
cession treaties – instead preferring to see them in the light of the simple
sharing of land with Newcomers – the fact is that these treaties became
an exchange of land for negotiated rights.
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are expected to live up to the negotiated terms found within.
The idea that some want to get rid of the “outdated burden” of the
treaties while continuing the derivation of the economic benefit
that comes with keeping the land reveals a lack of understanding
of basic contractual law. The treaties are an economic benefit for
every Canadian whether they realize it or not. According to the
Federal Finance Department in 2010, approximately $100 billion
of that yearly $260 billion Federal budget could be traced back
to land use. Mineral, timber, mining royalties are just some of
the uses of land that went into the Federal coffers. Both Indian
and other Canadians benefit from those royalties. Also, because
treaties were signed this allowed many people to come from
European countries and get land that would not have otherwise
been available. The wealth that was created from that land has
also benefited subsequent generations in Canada. But, because
these treaties contain the basis for allotted Reserve Land there
has been lots of legal activity regarding whether the negotiated
amount has been adhered to. The result has precipitated the
increase of Outstanding Land Claims.
There are two types of Land Claims: Specific and
Comprehensive. Specific Land Claims must meet two minimal
criteria: They can only be put forward within the boundaries of
where the Post-Confederation Treaties are considered to exist.
In addition, they have to prove that land was expropriated ille-
gally without compensation or the Government was negligent
in its protection of Indian Land. Under the rubric of Specific
Land Claims comes Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE). The criterion
for TLE is that a Band has to prove that the amount of Reserve
Land they received was inadequate based on the formula of 128
acres per person as outlined in the 1880s Date of First Survey.
Comprehensive Land Claims can only be put forward in areas
that are not covered by the Post-Confederation Treaties. Here the
Band must prove that they had what is referred to as “Aboriginal
Title” to the land in question. Aboriginal Title is defined in a
precedent known as the Calder Court Case. Supreme Court Judge
Judson wrote that: “at the time of colonization, the Aboriginal
peoples were here, organized in societies and occupying the land
as their forefathers had done for centuries.” The Supreme Court
test has three parts:
• Pre sovereignty occupancy
• Continuity between present day and pre sovereignty occupation
• Exclusive possession of traditional lands
The process of Land Claims has had a high threshold of burden on
Aboriginal groups. In many cases it has taken decades to complete
the process. Finally, numerous Aboriginal groups have not been
able to meet the high burden of proof and therefore have not been
awarded any compensation.
This brings us to the final piece leading up to Duty to Consult
– which are Aboriginal rights. Aboriginal rights refer to practices,
traditions and customs that distinguish the unique culture of
The process of Land Claims has had a high threshold of burden on
Aboriginal groups. In many cases it has taken decades to complete
the process. Finally, numerous Aboriginal groups have not been able to
meet the high burden of proof and therefore have not been awarded
any compensation.
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each Aboriginal group and were practiced prior to European
contact. These are rights that some Aboriginal peoples of Canada
hold as a result of ancestors’ long-standing use and occupancy of
the land. Aboriginal rights vary from group to group depending
on the custom, practices and traditions that have formed part of
their distinctive cultures. Aboriginal rights are protected under
s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. In a paper titled, “What are
Aboriginal Rights?” author Brian Slattery from Osgoode Hall Law
School states:
Aboriginal rights in Canada are often viewed as specific
rights – rights that are grounded in the specific practices
and customs of particular aboriginal peoples and that
differ from people to people. This article argues that these
specific rights are in fact concrete instantiations of a pano-
ply of generic aboriginal rights that are presumptively held
by all aboriginal groups under Canadian common law.
They include the right to conclude treaties, the right to
customary law, the right to honourable treatment by the
Crown, the right to an ancestral territory, the right of
cultural integrity, and the right of self-government. These
basic rights have a uniform character, which does not
change from group to group.
It is when the above-stated rights are adversely affected that the
Duty to Consult (DTC) becomes obligatory.
In 2004–2005 the Supreme Court of Canada handed down
decisions on three separate Court Cases (Consultation Trilogy)
that has initiated the DTC. The Supreme Court of Canada stated
that the court would apply a three-part test to determine if a DTC
is necessary:
• Did the government know or reasonably suspect that the land
was traditionally occupied by an Aboriginal community?
The courts continue to weigh in on what those rights are and then
determine how they are affected. In the meantime, the proponents
(including industry) would do well to see this as an opportunity for
future business ventures rather than an obstacle.
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• Is the Government taking an action or making a decision that
involves a potential Aboriginal right?
• Is there a possibility that the Crown action may affect the
Aboriginal claim or right?
The court also made it clear that the DTC applied to the Crown
and relevant proponents. In one of the cases (Haida vs. British
Columbia) it was determined that although the Crown had a
legal obligation to consult, that obligation did not fall on indus-
try. The courts have become the touchstone for when the DTC
is invoked and to what extent the ‘consultation’ needs to be. In
the Haida decision, the Court said “that the scope of the duty
is proportionate to a preliminary assessment of the strength
of the case supporting the existence of the right or title, and
to the seriousness of the potentially adverse effect upon the
right or title claimed”. If the claim is weak or the potential for
infringement is minor, the only duty on the Crown may be to
give notice, disclose information and discuss any issues raised
in response to the notice. If the claim is strong, the potential
infringement significant and the risk of non-compensable loss
is high, deep consultation and possibly accommodation will
be required.
Industry then would be wise to carefully ascertain the scale
of the project they want to undertake. By understanding the
scale of the project, industry is being proactive which will serve
their purposes well if called upon to engage in consultation
and at what level. However, in Alberta, the Province has an
expectation of industry to be involved in consultation under
circumstances outlined by the Province. The corollary is that
the DTC is a legal reality that will change the landscape of how
the Crown (and other proponents) will need to interact with
Aboriginal groups well into the future. When Aboriginal rights
are impacted the DTC is triggered. The courts continue to weigh
in on what those rights are and then determine how they are
affected. In the meantime, the proponents (including industry)
would do well to see this as an opportunity for future business
ventures rather than an obstacle. m
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first meeting press release
From the nickle’s oil Bulletin dated May 14,
the first official association meeting held at the
Renfrew Club, May 10, 1948 at 4:00 p.m.
alBerta landmen’s association or- ganized. willard longshore named first president...
Landmen engaged in Alberta with major and
independent oil and gas companies have orga-
nized the “Alberta Landmen’s Association”, with
headquarters in Calgary. Similar organizations,
with educational and social objectives, exist in
US oil-bearing states. Membership is open to any
professional landman employed by any oil or gas
company operating in Alberta.
65 Years of CAPLour first election and meeting minutes
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At a meeting Monday evening, the landmen adopted a consti-
tution and elected officers and directors for the first year.
President is Willard Longshore of Stanolind Oil & Gas
Company. Vice-President is Tim Thomson of McColl-Frontenac
Oil Company. Gerald C. Stuart of Hudson’s Bay Oil & Gas
Company is Secretary-Treasurer. Other members elected to the
Directorate include: Rex Dawson, Imperial Oil; George Chadburn,
Socony-Vacuum Exploration; Charles Schock, Stanolind Oil &
Gas; and Ben Witt, Amerada Petroleum Corporation.
The Association plans to hold monthly meetings featur-
ing addresses by government or company officials and others,
dealing with various phases of the oil business and matters
particularly important to those who handle the land business for
the oil industry.
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Minutes of the First Association Meeting
Minutes of Meeting of Landmen’s Association held
at the Palliser Hotel on Tuesday, April 27, 1948:
G.C. Stuart was chairman pro tem. The report
of the Nominating Committee was read and the
following officers were elected by acclamation:
President – Willard Longshore, Vice-President –
Tim Thomson, Secretary Treasurer – Gerry Stuart.
The newly elected President then took the
chair and called for a discussion on the possi-
ble standing committees. Two committees were
named as follows: By-Laws Committee: Ben Witt
(Chairman), Ivone Burn, T. Hicks. This commit-
tee was instructed to draft a by-law for the
association for submittal at the next meet-
ing. Program Committee: T. Hewitt (Chairman),
W. Gross, G. Chadburn. This committee is to
arrange programs for subsequent meetings.
Following considerable discussion it was
decided to hold the next meeting on Monday,
May 10, 1948 at a place to be decided by the
executive. A general discussion followed but no
definite decisions were taken on any matters
discussed. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. m
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Board Briefsthe key discussion items at the
capl Board of directors’ meeting
held february 5, 2013 at the
capl office were as follows:
In Attendance Absent Guest J. Blazevic K. Egan M. Ariss Denise Grieve
G. Boogmans R. Mardjetko K. Gibson Cathy Miller
J. Condon J. McKnight S. Jackson Bente Nelson
J. Covey N. Sitch C. Lamb Karin Steers
J. Dornian K. O’Neil Ron Vermeulen
• CAPLA guests Bente Nelson, President, Cathy Miller, CEO and
Ron Vermeulen, Director provided the Board with an overview
of CAPLA. CAPL and CAPLA will look at opportunities where the
two associations can work together.
• Gloria Boogmans, Director of Member Services, presented five
Active, four Associate and twelve Student membership appli-
cations to the Board of Directors, which were approved. One
member was approved to change their membership status from
Active to Senior.
• Gloria Boogmans advised that the Student Membership guide-
lines have been amended and will be posted on the CAPL
website.
• Nikki Sitch, Director of Finance, provided a Treasurer’s Report
as at January 31, 2013 showing CAPL investments totalling
$925,959.96 Canadian and $30,764.67 U.S. along with a cash
balance of $394,740.47 Canadian and $2,161.77 U.S. The CAPL
Scholarship Fund has a balance of $238,871.62.
• Nikki Sitch advised that she is waiting on a few numbers before
presenting the 2013 CAPL Budget for Board approval.
• Jim Condon advised that the Nominating Committee is antic-
ipating that there will be several vacancies available on the
Board for the 2013–14 Elections.
• Rob Mardjetko advised that he has had requests from compa-
nies that would like to make an annual sponsorship to the
CAPL. Companies interested in an annual sponsorship should
provide the CAPL with details of the events they are interested
in sponsoring.
• Jasone Blazevic, Director of Field Acquisition and Management,
advised that luncheon with Michelle Rempel, Calgary Centre
North MP and Parliament Secretary to the Minister of
Environment, was well attended and very informative.
• Kevin Egan, Director of Education, advised that the round
table sessions have been completed and a final report will be
provided to the members on the CAPL website.
• Gloria Boogmans, Director of Member Services, reminded
Directors that the deadline for submitting nominations for the
2012 Merit Awards is February 18, 2013.
• John Covey reminded Directors of the following:
• The next Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held March 5,
2013 at the CAPL Office.
• The next General Meeting will be held February 21, 2013 at
the Westin Hotel, Calgary. The guest speaker is Tom Harris,
Executive Director, International Climate Science Coalition. m
Robert Mardjetko, Secretary/Director, Social
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The Negotiator’s Message From the Board
Business developmentcapl’s numerous liaisons and partnerships have Been an important part of our Business since the incep-tion of our profession. As the entire industry continues to
evolve with new technology and meth-
odologies, government regulators and
government bodies are compelled to
adapt with new or updated regulations
to adequately govern proper practices.
The CAPL, along with associations such
as CAPP and CAPLA, continue to have
a “seat at the table” when changes
or additions are being considered by
government bodies.
alberta As a result of the Responsible Energy Development Act, a new
single Alberta Energy Regulator, comprised of multiple disci-
plines from both the Energy Resources Conservation Board and
the Alberta Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resources
Development will be in operation by June 2013. The new Regulator
is structured to govern all oil, gas and oil sands projects for the
entirety of the project life. More information is available on the
Alberta Energy website.
Members of the CAPL continue to be actively involved on the
Tenure Industry Advisory Committee. Discussions are on-going
but include topics such as online/electronic continuation appli-
cations, new information letters and shallow rights reversion.
In addition, the Business Process Review committee sent out a
survey to industry in February of 2012 regarding lease continua-
tion, licence validation and groupings. The results of this survey
are posted on Alberta Energy’s website. We encourage you to
review the results if you haven’t already done so and to participate
in all surveys sent out to industry for comment.
BcMEMPR continues to meet with representatives of the CAPL to
discuss a multitude of issues including the implementation of
electronic bidding systems, lease continuation rules, drilling spac-
ing units and licence and validation rules.
In April 2012, the CAPL commented on some of the proposed
changes to the tenure system in BC. A copy of the letter can be
found on the CAPL website.
freehold p&ng lease committee As a result of the committee’s dedication and hard work, the
second draft of the new Freehold P&NG Lease has been released
to the CAPL membership for comments. A copy of the draft is
available on the CAPL website at www.landman.ca. Please review
the document and provide any comments to RK Howard at
I’d like to thank the numerous dedicated volunteers that
donate their time and experience to the CAPL and industry devel-
opment. If you would like to volunteer for business development
projects please email me at [email protected]. Your feedback
is valued and appreciated. m
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Director, Business Development, Alberta & British Columbia
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Director, Business Development, Saskatchewan & Alberta Oilsands
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as referenced BY capl’s current president, margaret m. ariss, the CAPL’s mandate is to provide
and promote activities to enhance the value of its member-
ship and promote the role of the landman and land profession.
The CAPL achieves these goals through the volunteer efforts of its
members, and the many committee’s and sub-committee’s repre-
sented by the elected volunteer Directors and Executive.
In keeping with the CAPL’s vision and mandate, the Public
Relations Committee engages in a number of venues and activities
to promote both the CAPL and the land profession. Such was the
case on January 30th, 2013, when the CAPL was invited to attend
the Oil and Gas Networking and Education Fair being hosted by
the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension at Mount Royal
University. The event was sponsored by Devon Canada, with over
16 other exhibitors present, representing some notable industry
Associations, Industry Producers, Indian Oil & Gas Canada, and
Service Companies; CAPL, CAPLA, CAPPA, PJVA, TransCanada,
Imperial Oil, PetroBakken Energy Ltd., BP Canada, EnCana Canada
and Standard Land (not all exhibitors have been referenced).
The event registered just over 100 students interested in discov-
ering more about the different employment opportunities and the
variety of careers to be found in Oil & Gas Calgary, but proved to
entice over 600 people by the time the event came to a close.
Highlights included the number of students registered in the
Mount Royal Land Administration program as well as a few of the
students from the most recent program added to the Continuing
Education curriculum: Petroleum Land Business Extension
Certificate, a program developed in association with the CAPL.
The newly developed program is a specialized post secondary
education Certificate encompassing course content involving both
legal and business aspects of the petroleum industry, negotiations
and strategic thinking. m
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Directive 056: ERCB Energy Development Applications
Public Consultation Requirements (PSL®)
march 05, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is designed for land professionals, operations engi-
neers and any other technical personnel who may be responsible
for ERCB applications or regulatory compliance issues.
The ERCB (the “Board”) believes that appropriate notification
and public consultation must be conducted well in advance of
the submission of an application to the ERCB. It must be thorough
enough to allow all parties who are affected to be sufficiently
aware of not only the proposed project, but the Board process
as well. The Board believes that the public must have sufficient
information to participate meaningfully in the decision making
process, to voice their concerns and have their concerns heard
and properly addressed, and if possible, resolved. The proponent’s
information must be extensive, consistent, factual and must be
disclosed in a timely manner, and if the proposal is part of a larger
project, the proponent should be prepared to discuss the entire
project and explain how its components compliment other energy
development plans in the area. This seminar helps proponents
understand the public consultation requirements, expectations of
the ERCB and assists companies in completing the application or
audit processes for regulatory compliance.
Understanding Crude Oil and Natural Gas Marketing
march 07, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is designed for industry personnel who want an
overview of the fundamentals of oil and gas marketing.
The seminar will begin with a brief discussion of the history
of gas marketing and some of the more commonly used industry
terminology and methods of measurement. The instructors will
cover the North American supply and demand picture includ-
ing new areas of exploration and the demand growth forecasts
driven by new power generation. The course will review the
transportation of natural gas and how to devaluate new pipe-
lines and pipeline space. The course will then examine the
fundamentals of natural gas pricing, storage and the basics of
risk management.
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The second portion of the course will look at a brief history of
Canadian crude oil marketing. The focus will then be on conven-
tional Canadian crude qualities, how they are valued, and how
they trade. The instructor will then examine synthetic crude
oil including potential supply and pricing. Market factors and
markets for Canadian crude including transportation will then
be examined.
Acquisitions and Title Review: A Practical Guide
march 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is intended for landmen and other personnel who
are responsible for coordinating the conduct of title review with
outside counsel or those conducting due diligence reviews and
rectifying title deficiencies when acquiring assets.
This seminar will focus on the practical aspects of title and
due diligence reviews when acquiring assets in Western Canada.
Attendees will benefit from the suggestions presented to make
the title review process involving outside counsel more cost-ef-
fective and efficient, enabling you to interpret the title opinion
and use it as a working document in your land administration
system. In addition, guidelines and procedures will be presented
to enable internal land personnel to conduct due diligence
reviews in circumstances where the involvement of outside
counsel may not be merited. Finally, the process of deficiency
rectification will be discussed as well as alternatives for dealing
with unresolved deficiencies within the context of the business
deal and the sale agreement.
Surface Rights Law (PSL®)
march 14, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A full day course for industry personnel working with Surface
Agreements and the applicable legislation governing the rights
of the surface owners and third parties. Upon completion, land
agents will have a basic understanding of the legislative law appli-
cable to Surface Agreements and knowledge of where to research
the legislation to answer day to day questions.
This course is for the purposes of learning the applicable
Statues and Regulations that govern freehold surface land agree-
ments and the execution of such documentation. The course will
include a review of the Land Agents Licensing Act, Land Titles
Act, Surface Rights Act, Dower Act, Devolution of Real Property
Act, Agricultural and Recreational Land Ownership Act, Law
of Property Act and a number of other statues in force in the
Province of Alberta that the land agent should be aware of.
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Conventional Exploration Agreements: Junior Level
march 19, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is intended for those landmen, contract analysts
and administrators requiring an introductory understanding of
conventional exploration agreements.
This seminar will focus primarily on reviewing typical agree-
ments such as farmouts, seismic options, pooling and joint
operating agreements through the utilization of sample letter
agreements, formal agreements and precedents.
Fiduciary Duties
march 26, 2013 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This seminar is intended for experienced landmen and joint
venture personnel involved in acquisitions, divestments and
exploration, operating, and joint ventures agreements. It is
required for CAPL’s professional certification program.
This half day seminar will focus on problem areas arising
in the context of both transactions and day-to-day operations.
Case examples and court decisions specific to land related issues
will be presented and discussed. Specifically, this course will
emphasize situations and circumstances where fiduciary duties
do and do not arise and the nature of these duties.
Directive 071: Emergency Preparedness
and Response Requirements (PSL®)
march 27, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is intended for surface land agents and other indus-
try personnel. The instructor will focus on Emergency Response
Preparedness, Key Regulatory Requirements and Stakeholder
Consultation Expectations for the Petroleum Industry in Alberta
as outlined in the ERCB Directive 71.
The course material will inform participants of Emergency
Response Plan (ERP) requirements associated with sour gas and
oil development in Alberta. The one day training session will
thoroughly review Directive 71 and provide clarity regarding the
interaction between Directive 56 and Directive 71 during the life-
cycle of a drilling, pipeline or facility project.
The course material will focus on emergency response termi-
nology, public consultation/notification requirements, hazard
assessments and cite several industry emergency examples.
The training will also give the participants a good understand-
ing of the emergency preparedness expectations outlined in the
Directive 71. The guideline(s) state that a licensee must undertake
training sessions on a regular basis for fulfilling functions defined
in its ERP in accordance with CAN/CSA Z-731 and the provincial
energy authority (ERCB) to ensure that responsible personnel
retain competency in emergency response procedures.
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The instructor will also facilitate a mock scenario so that
participants have a better understanding of response protocols,
safety considerations, communication requirements and govern-
ment agency support.
The seminar will cover the following topics:
1. The ERP Regulatory Framework
2. Why is there a need for Emergency Response Plans?
3. How does Directive 56 fit in with Directive 71?
4. Hazard Assessments (or H2S release Rate Determination)
5. Planning Zones
6. When do you need a site specific Emergency Response Plan?
7. Public Involvement and Stakeholder Information
Collection
8. Project Life Cycles
9. What is in an Emergency Response Plan?
10. Mock Scenario
Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation
march 28, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is designed for landmen and other individuals who
wish to upgrade their communication skills through the use of
interest-based negotiations. This negotiation model is the model
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used in the settlement of disputes by the ERCB and subscribed to
by the C2C Task Force.
This seminar will instruct negotiators of any level of experience
in the skills of interest-based negotiations which is formulated
on the Harvard and Justice Institute of British Columbia Model.
The seminar will focus on practicing select communication skills to:
i) identify the negotiation matter at issue
ii) discover and understand both your own and the other party’s
underlying interests which are motivating the hardened posi-
tions taken in the negotiation; and
iii) brainstorm options which meet the underlying interests
common to both parties and unique to each party so that
a win-win agreement can be reached. When agreements
are based on interests rather than positions, the parties are
more satisfied with the outcome and the relationships are
preserved for future negotiations. Special attention will also
be paid to handling the other party’s pressure tactics.
Preparing For a Surface Rights Board Hearing (PSL®)
april 02, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is designed for individuals who require a better
understanding of the Surface Rights Board hearing process from
start to finish.
This course will begin by covering the types of surface rights
board hearings, including compensation, rent review, damage
claims and back rent. The next section will focus on the struc-
ture of the hearing and deal with procedural elements, evidence
taken under oath, direct and cross examination of witnesses and
questions from the board. From there the course will focus on
evidentiary issues like the burden of proof and discuss privacy
issues before closing by discussing the orders ultimately issued
by the board.
Surface A&D (PSL®)
april 09, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This half day seminar is designed for surface land personnel
requiring an introduction to surface rights management in the
acquisition and divestiture of operated properties. The course is
also valuable to supervisors and managers in the area.
Topics include a sample checklist, lease and agreement
conveyancing, well licenses and LLR review, transfers, easements
and rights-of-way, transfer of caveats, road use agreements, notice
to landowners and occupants, electronic processes in Crown
dispositions and license transfers, and environmental approvals.
The course is presented from an Alberta perspective, but much of
the material and process is relevant to other jurisdictions.
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Seismic Data: Legal Aspects of the Acquisition, Licensing and Use
april 10, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This seminar is intended for land negotiators and other industry
personnel who are looking for a more in depth understanding of
their rights and responsibilities with respect to seismic owner-
ship, and proper procedures around disclosure, trades, sales and
transfers of seismic data.
This half day seminar will focus on the ethical and legal use of
proprietary and licensed Seismic data as well as provides students
with an overview of the creation of seismic data, and a review of
issues in seismic life cycle, data management/maximizing value,
as well as the APEGGA and CSEG standard practices. The legal
basis for protection of Seismic data and compilations of Seismic
data and their licensing will also be reviewed.
Constructive Conflict Management (PSL®)
april 16, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This seminar is intended for individuals who deal with conflict in
the workplace on a regular basis and require a platform to better
deal with it.
The instructor will discuss how and why conflict occurs in the
workplace and discuss solutions for dealing with it and avoiding
it in the future. Topics will include professionalism, defusing angry
and aggressive subjects, and understanding who people act as
they do during conflicts.
Both presentations and interactive discussion will be used
throughout the course to help identify the difference between
people’s positions and their interests. The course will conclude
with an interactive skills practice session focusing on newly
learned Active Listening Skills.
1990 and 2007 CAPL Operating Procedures
april 17 & 18, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This is a two-day seminar intended for land personnel who are
involved with agreements on a day-to-day basis and therefore
require a thorough understanding of the 1990 and 2007 CAPL
Operating Procedures.
The 1990 CAPL Operating Procedure is the industry bench-
mark document for operations conducted on jointly held lands.
It sets forth procedures for dealing with AFEs, Operators’ rights
and duties, indemnification and liability, insurance, marketing,
independent operations, facilities construction, rights of first
refusal and many more items of concern that arise between joint
interest parties. In this seminar, the 1990 and 2007 CAPL Operating
Procedures will be discussed in detail with particular emphasis on
its day-to-day application. Comparisons will be made to previous
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2013 CAPL ConferenceJust as quicklY as these last couple months have gone BY, the 2013 capl conference will Be here in no time, and accordingly your Conference
Committee has been working countless hours to get things orga-
nized to deliver on the excitement created by “The New Playbook”.
With many details being finalized over the last few months,
the Administration Committee is pleased to provide you with
updates in regards to the following:
conference websiteThe website will be live later this month and will provide you with
all of the exciting details that we have planned for our member-
ship within the newly revised 3 day conference format.
online registrationCorrespondingly, online registration will also be ready to use
within the next few weeks.
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hotelThe 2013 CAPL Conference Committee is pleased to announce
the Sheraton Centre Toronto will host this year’s conference from
September 15–17. Delegates will be pleased to know that the
hotel is centrally located in Toronto’s exciting downtown core.
The hotel is connected to the PATH network, similar to Calgary’s +15
but underground, providing delegates and their guests with even
easier access to attractions, shopping and dining. It is important to
note that there will be enough rooms allocated to accommodate all
registered delegates and that the reduced rates will be available for
the days surrounding the actual conference dates.
capl conference email updaterFurther details on all of the above will be provided to you through
the CAPL’s Conference Email Updater. Be sure to check your inbox
for further details in regards to the launch of the conference
website, updates on the timing of online registration, as well as
the conference code to secure your reservation at the Sheraton
Centre Toronto at CAPL’s significantly reduced rates starting at
just $219/night. m
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Sixteenth Annual CAPL 9-Ball Pool Tournament
the siXteenth annual capl 9-Ball pool tournament will be held at the Garage in Eau Claire Market
on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 beginning at 4:45 pm.
9-Ball is a game where luck plays a very big role, so come out
and test your luck with guests and your fellow CAPL members
alike. All levels of players are welcome to participate and team
pairings are designed to minimize any requirement for talent.
Non-playing spectators are also welcome and good-spirited heck-
ling is completely acceptable.
The format will be assigned teams of two players and all are
guaranteed at least two best of three matches. We anticipate over
60 players and a variety of prizes for surviving teams, as well as for
others through random draws. The entry fee is $40 (GST included)
and, given the historically high level of interest in this event, we
suggest you submit your entry as soon as possible.
The deadline for entries is April 19th, 2013 and the registra-
tion form can be found on the CAPL website. Sponsorships are
welcome and incentives are provided for sponsors. Details may be
obtained from any member of the 9-Ball Pool Committee. m
R.K. Howard 403-999-2136 [email protected]
Derek Jacobus 587-952-8291 [email protected]
Matt Rasula 403-513-7850 [email protected]
Jerry Roy 403-265-1116 [email protected]
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Roster Updatesnew members
The following members were approved by a Motion
on February 5, 2013:
Applicant Current Employer Sponsors
Active
Richard Forrester arc resources ltd. tyler murray
sara olineck
Bill orchard
Heidi Hofbauer imperial oil resources curtis mclauchlin
sean mcleod
ted weryshko, p.land
Anne Macedo nexen inc. James armstrong, p.land
tim louie
keith mcfarquhar
M. Rocky Martin msl land Jeff Badyk, p.land
services ltd. rob gunn
stacey hunchak
Susan Olson imperial oil resources tara mcdonald
lorraine schwetz
ted weryshko, p.land
• Mineral and Surface Leasing• Right-of-Way Acquisitions• Mineral Ownership/Title Curative• Seismic Permitting• Mapping/GIS Services• Abstracts of Title
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Elexco Ltd.Canada: 1.800.603.5263
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Associate
Stephanie Grassi geologic systems ltd. margaret ariss
matias fernandez
keith mcfarquhar
Roni Haugen talisman energy inc. christopher ellis
Jim maclean
scott sobie
Craig Stuart standard land mikala hansen
company inc. tony smith, p.land
chris soby
Garrett Zokol lexterra land ltd. John lanaras
michael reich
craig stayura
Student
Tyler Adair university of calgary robert schulz
Alex Byczynski university of calgary robert schulz
Darcy Cosgrove university of calgary robert schulz
Alessia D’Adamo university of calgary robert schulz
Maddison Gee university of calgary robert schulz
Caitlin Matchett university of calgary robert schulz
Cole McFarlane mount royal university andrea gill
Manpreet Nahil university of calgary robert schulz
Darryl Power olds college tara lloyd
Jason Wai university of calgary robert schulz
Carl Walker university of calgary robert schulz
Brad Williscroft mount royal university Jillian philpott
Active to Senior
Robert James tiger moth energy inc. m
On the Move
Laurie Agate laurie agate consulting ltd.
to trioil resources ltd.
Ryan Armstrong devon canada corporation
to legacy oil + gas inc.
Nathaniel Barker taylor land services
to aim land services ltd.
Curt Bitner concerto resources ltd.
to 1653406 alberta ltd.
Rae Brietzke Black shire energy inc.
to independent
Greg Busby sable energy ltd.
to wescan energy corp.
Geoffrey Cain independent
to halo exploration ltd.
George Cracco cracco land corp.
to nal resources management limited
Richard Crowe, P.Land taqa north ltd.
to independent
Patti DeDominicis verity energy ltd.
to independent
Jack Evans k.e.g. productions ltd.
to pandell technology corporation
Sandy Gagne shell canada energy
to progress land services ltd.
Jeff Good penn west exploration
to murphy oil company ltd.
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Gordon Howe lone pine resources canada ltd.
to twin Butte energy ltd.
Michael Kryczka independent
to native american resource partners
David Lee independent
to altalink
Ted Lefebvre, P.Land independent
to Jeted resources ltd.
Jim McCormick mariah minerals ltd.
to venturion oil limited
John Nesbitt, P.Land independent
to naramata energy ltd.
Jason Norrie vertex professional services ltd.
to plains midstream canada
David Pyke, P.Land fairborne energy ltd.
to santonia energy inc.
Kristin Rennie independent
to shell canada energy
Ian Ross, P.Land spartan oil corp.
to culloden resources ltd.
Wendy Ross encana corporation
to independent
Joanne Schadt independent
to hyperion exploration ltd.
Nikki Sitch, P.Land, PSL Barrick energy inc.
to independent
Kendra Sorge independent
to Black swan energy ltd.
James Thomson, P.Land painted pony petroleum ltd.
to independent
Brian Veroba argosy energy inc.
to independent
Kathy Waterman sure energy inc.
to endurance energy ltd. m
In Memoriamwilliam (Bud) colborneIt is with deepest sadness that the CAPL announces the recent pass-
ing of William (Bud) Colborne on December 21, 2012 at the age of 85.
Predeceased by his wife, Bud is survived by his eleven children and
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bud began his career in 1945 at Gulf as a surveyor and moved to
the Land group in 1950. In 1961 he started Allied Land Services Ltd.
As a testament of his business acumen, the company operates today
in the hands of the next generations.
Bud was a long-time member of the CAPL and was a renowned
story teller with a keen mind for details. He will be missed by all of
those that had the pleasure to know him. m
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The Social Calendar
EvEnt DAtE tIME LOCAtIOnCOSt
(InCLUDInG GSt)COntACt nAME COntACt PHOnE COntACt EMAIL
REGIStRAtIOn DEADLInE
2013 CAPL Squash
tournament2-Mar-13 5:00 PM
The Glencoe Club636 29 Avenue S.W.
Members: $70Non Members: $70
Patrick Burgess (403) 298-1980 [email protected] NA
CAPL March General Meetingnetworking night
14-Mar-13 5:00 PMCraft Beer Market
345 10 Avenue S.W.Members: No charge
Non Members: $73.50Kaitlin Polowski (403) 237-6635 [email protected] 7-March-13
2013 CAPL Spring Ball
20-Apr-13 5:00 PM Hotel Arts Members: $100
Non Members: $100Mandy Cookson (403) 515-5733 [email protected] NA
CAPL Board of Director’s
Election night 25-Apr-13 5:00 PM The Westin
Members: No chargeNon-Members: $105
Karin Steers (403) 237-6635 [email protected] 13-April-13
Sixteenth Annual CAPL 9-Ball Pool
tournament2-May-13 04:45 PM
The Garage in Eau Claire Market
$40.00 R.K Howard (403) 999-2136 [email protected] 19-April-13
CAPL Merit Awards night
23-May-13 5:00 PM The Westin Members: No chargeNon-Members: $105
Karin Steers (403) 237-6635 [email protected] NA
* Please note: Registration information can be found on the CAPL website: General Meetings: http://landman.ca/events&meetings/general_meetings.php Social: http://landman.ca/events&meetings/social_events.php
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CAPL Calendar of Eventsmarch 2 Saturday Squash Tournament 5 Tuesday Directive 56: ERCB Energy Development
Applications Public Consultation Requirements 5 Tuesday Board Meeting 6 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 7 Thursday Understanding Crude Oil & Gas Marketing 13 Wednesday Acquisitions and Title Review: A Practical Guide 14 Thursday Surface Rights Law (PSL®) 14 Thursday General Meeting – Networking 19 Tuesday Conventional Exploration Agreements: Jr Level 20 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 26 Tuesday Fiduciary Duties (Half Day: A.M.) 27 Wednesday Directive 71: Emergency Preparedness and
Response Requirements (PSL®) 27 Wednesday British Columbia Land Sale 28 Thursday Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation 29 Friday Good Friday 31 Sunday Easter Sunday m
april 2 Tuesday Preparing for a Surface Rights Board Hearing (PSL®) 2 Tuesday Board Meeting 3 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 8 Monday Saskatchewan Land Sale 9 Tuesday Surface A&D (PSL®) 10 Wednesday Seismic Data; Legal Aspects of Acquisition,
Licensing and Use 16 Tuesday Constructive Conflict Management 17-18 Wed-Thur 1990 & 2007 CAPL Operating Procedures 20 Saturday Spring Ball 23 Tuesday Indian Oil & Gas Canada
(Half Day: P.M.) 24 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 24 Wednesday British Columbia Land Sale 25 Thursday Royalty Calculations
(Half Day: P.M.) 25 Thursday General Meeting – Elections 30 Tuesday Professional Ethics: Theory and
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March Meetingthursday, march 14, 2013st. patrick’s day networking event
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Craft Beer Market
345 10 Avenue S.W.
Cost: No Charge for Members
Guests $73.50 includes GST
All members are required to confirm their attendance by return email.
Only guests are required to purchase a ticket. Please list guest(s) name and
company(s) in your response. Email [email protected]. Please confirm
your attendance by email before noon on March 7, 2013. m
April Meetingthursday, april 25, 2013capl Board of director’s election night speaker: tBa
Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Westin
320 4 Avenue S.W.
Cost: No Charge for Members
Guests $105.00 includes GST
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