Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals
Discussion of federal programs to deliver solutions for supply of equipment and development of technologies for front-line workers and Canadian residents during COVID-19.
Discussion of policies and programs regarding conservation and nature-based solutions
Discussion of potential economic and social impacts of COVID-19 on domestic and global supply chains; discussion of economic stimulus package for industry in response to COVID-19.
Discussion of potential impacts of s.232 implementation on Canadian access to US markets
Discussion of resource sector (mining and metal manufacturing) competitiveness in Canada with respect to critical minerals strategy, productivity, technology and innovation and skill and development, and taxation, as well as providing updates on Rio Tinto's projects.
Discussion of the implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), especially as it relates to auto Rules of Origin, possible restrictions and tariff increases, and issues surrounding market access to the United States for the aluminum, ilmenite, iron ore and diamond sectors.
Discussion on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Aboriginal economic development opportunities, including hydro-electric projects.
Discussion with federal agencies regarding marine protecting areas
Icebreaking support in St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers.
Regulation
Discussions with government officials regarding environmental regulations related to the mining and metals sector, including Multi-sector Air Pollution Regulations, Greenhouse Gases, Metal Mines Effluent Regulations, Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards, Clean Fuel Regulations, and regulations associated with changes to the Fisheries Act and Impact Assessment Act.
Who is being lobbied?
Government Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Saguenay Port Authority
Senate of Canada
Sept-Iles Port Authority
St. John's Port Authority
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)
Communication techniques
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking: