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    Emma Graney's questions to Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) leadership

    Emma Graney's questions to Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Emma Graney asked for the company's perspective on the new federal policy environment in Ottawa and whether these policy changes could shift the landscape for mergers and acquisitions.

    Answer

    EVP of Corporate Development & Chief Sustainability Officer, Jeff Lawson, described the federal government as the 'most constructive' in a decade but noted significant regulatory hurdles remain. He added that a more competitive and certain regulatory environment would 'shift everything positively,' likely attracting more capital and driving more M&A activity.

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    Emma Graney's questions to Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Emma Graney inquired about Cenovus's perspective on the new federal policy environment in Ottawa and whether these policy changes could shift the broader M&A landscape for the energy sector.

    Answer

    Jeff Lawson, EVP of Corporate Development & Chief Sustainability Officer, described the federal government as more constructive recently but noted significant regulatory hurdles remain. He stated that a more competitive and certain regulatory framework would be a 'virtuous circle,' attracting capital, increasing valuations, and ultimately driving more organic growth and M&A activity across the industry.

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