Cenovus Energy (CVE) 6-K Cenovus releases 2017 corporate responsibility report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule13a-16 or15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For August 2018 Commission File Number:1-34513

CENOVUS ENERGY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

2600, 500 Centre Street S.E.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 1A6

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form20-ForForm 40-F.

Form20-F ☐    Form40-F ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form6-K in paper as permitted byRegulationS-T Rule 101(b)(1):    ______

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form6-K in paper as permitted byRegulationS-T Rule 101(b)(7):    ______

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM6-K

See the Exhibit Index to this Form6-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 8, 2018

	CENOVUS ENERGY INC.
	(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Sherry A. Wendt
	Name:	Sherry A. Wendt
	Title:	Assistant Corporate Secretary

Form6-K Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
99.1	News Release dated August 7, 2018.