TransCanada has been in business for half a century—a true measure of good governance and effective management.

We’ve grown from a single pipeline carrying natural gas from Canada’s western prairies to its eastern provinces into a multi-national, 59,000-kilometre network of pipe stretching as far south as Mexico. We deliver 20 per cent of the continent’s natural gas, and we are expanding into oil pipeline projects. In recent years, we’ve expanded into the complementary businesses of natural gas storage and power generation, including natural gas, nuclear and wind. We are quickly becoming the leading energy infrastructure company in North America.

We have accomplished much during our first 50 years because we manage prudently while encouraging innovation and embracing the positive changes it can deliver. The long-term implications of our actions, for us and for all our stakeholders, have always been paramount in our planning. The true flavour of corporate governance and responsibility at TransCanada comes through most strongly in our:

• Rigorous codes of ethical behaviour;
• Dedication to accountability and transparency; and
• Reliance on responsible risk management.

TransCanada is able to act boldly while managing the associated risks because everyone in our company is accountable, not just for themselves but for everyone influenced by their decisions. That’s the way it should be in a company that affects so many lives.