12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Corporation

Subject Matters

• Aboriginal Affairs
• Climate
• Defence
• Economic Development
• Employment and Training
• Energy
• Environment
• Government Procurement
• Industry
• Infrastructure
• International Development
• International Relations
• International Trade
• Mining
• National Security/Security
• Regional Development
• Research and Development
• Science and Technology
• Telecommunications
• Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

• Discussion with government officials regarding policies or programs that relate to the Government of Canada’s “Cyber Security Strategy” , “Hydrogen”, “Aeroderivative Gas Turbines” and funding that may be available to Siemens Energy Canada Limited.

Policies or Program

• A government administered system of risk reductions for proponents in the renewable energy project space. For instance, a government fund that companies can apply to which eases commercial risks associated with start up hydrogen projects. In addition, contracts for difference (CFDs) in the context of projects in the energy industry and long-term carbon pricing.
• Clean Electricity Regulations Seeking paired adaptation funding to compliment the regulatory package. For instance, the inclusion of funding mechanisms for decarbonization paired with the regulatory structure.
• Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit Seeking supply chain connections through free trade agreements for potential Canadian content rules as it relates to this specific tax credit
• Discuss Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ trade policy priorities (including items controlled for export in Canada).
• Discuss with government officials regarding Western Economic Diversification Canada's role in Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRBs) for shipbuilding and resource development including pipelines.
• Discussion with government officials regarding public policy options relating to the application of information technology to improve efficiencies of energy systems.
• Discussions with Government officials regarding Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program and suggestions relating to development of a manufacturing and exporting strategy for Canada.
• Discussions with government officials regarding new policies or programs to increase government spending for transportation/transit and electricity sector innovation.
• Discussions with government officials with respect to Siemens Energy Canada Limited's activities in energy efficiency and climate change.
• Discussions with government officials with respect to possibly expanding a German style Apprenticeship Program.
• Energy Transmission and Distribution System products and services including related software, consulting and security as well as data management.
• Policies and program development for future procurements which incorporate Siemens Energy Blue Drive Propulsion systems and other diesel-electric solutions.
• Policies and programs that concern export credit financing, international trade and investment opportunities.