About Us

Sun-Canadian Pipe Line was built in 1953 to transport refined petroleum products for its owners from refineries in the Sarnia area to marketing plants in London, Hamilton, and the Toronto area in a safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally sound manner.

Safety Record

Sun-Canadian has an excellent record with respect to safety and pipeline reliability. In the pipeline industry, the majority of pipeline leaks and failures are caused by third party damage, usually the result of digging before the lines are located by an inspector. Line locating is a no-charge service available to all and can be arranged by calling 1-800-263-6641. Minor spills or leaks from equipment are thoroughly cleaned-up, following any necessary repairs which are made immediately. Sun-Canadian employees have not had a loss time injury since February 1996. Sun-Canadian has recevied several safety awards over the years, including the 2003 President's Award from the Electrical & Utilities Safety Association (E&USA) for successfully completing 500,000 hours of work without a compensable injury.

Emergency Response Capabilities

Sun-Canadian Pipe Line's Emergency Response Plan is geared to cover all potential spills, regardless of size.

A first response is available through the use of Sun-Canadian's fully equipped Emergency Response Trailer, which is based in Waterdown. An agreement is in place with the Suncor Refinery for first response assistance in the Sarnia area. The Sun-Canadian Oil Spill Manual and Contingency Plan includes a number of third-party contractors for the supply of equipment and services that may be required to handle various stage of an emergency.

Sun-Canadian is an active member of the Chemical Valley Emergency Coordinating Organization (CVECO) and has the ability to request assistance from industry co-ops sponspored by the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI), as well as the Great Lakes Response Centre (GLRC), for marine spills.