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• RRC Hosts Canadian Delegation

  March 17, 2026
  

  Led by the Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, the delegation received a briefing on the RRC’s regulatory duties and learned about Texas’ global leadership in energy development.

  

  Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (left) and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Jim Wright shake hands during a meeting at the RRC headquarters in Austin, March 17, 2026.

  “It was an honor to host Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the Railroad Commission of Texas,” said RRC Chairman Jim Wright. “As a native of the Canadian oil and gas producing province of Alberta, Leader Poilievre understands that energy security and common-sense regulatory policies serve as the foundation of a strong economy.”

  As the regulator of one of the most dynamic energy economies in the world, the RRC routinely hosts foreign delegations including representatives from Germany and Argentina last year. Also in 2025, Canadian financial leaders visited Austin where they learned about the Commission’s longstanding relationship with Canadian provinces, including collaboration through the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.

  “The Railroad Commission of Texas has a long and storied history prioritizing common-sense, pro-growth energy policies and it was a pleasure to discuss the Commission’s outlook and approach with our northern neighbors,” he added.

  This visit is just the latest example of how the RRC remains at the forefront of the global conversation on energy production and regulation.