About CPTS

The CPTS was formed to foster and promote a ready exchange of ideas and information in connection with the application and interpretation of taxing statutes and regulations; to strive for uniformity, consistency and equity in assessment methods and practices; to conduct research and education programs relating to the taxation of oil and gas industry and to make studies of the various forms of taxation and matters related thereto; to promote increased communication, discussion and liaison with the various government departments, agencies and personnel involved in the taxation of the oil and gas industry; and to support a collegial environment amongst tax professionals in the resource industry. The CPTS Board of Directors is elected annually by the Members (approximately 600) of the Society. Because CPTS has no permanent staff, all work carried out by the CPTS is done on a voluntary basis. The CPTS publishes the Canadian Petroleum Tax Journal, which is distributed without charge at the time of issue, to its members as part of their annual membership. In addition to publication of the Canadian Petroleum Tax Journal, the CPTS holds a number of conferences, seminars and lecture series each year, providing a forum for the interchange of ideas among business, professional and government personnel.