Pending legislation regarding forthcoming changes to federal environmental regulatory processes.
Pending legislation regarding forthcoming federal carbon pricing backstop.
Policies or Program
Discussion of potential federal funding programs aimed at advancing innovation in mining and metal manufacturing towards a low carbon economy.
Discussion of resource sector (mining and metal manufacturing) competitiveness in Canada with respect to productivity, technology and innovation and skill and development, and taxation, as well as providing updates on Rio Tinto's projects.
Discussion on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Aboriginal economic development opportunities
Discussion with government on potential changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, resulting in possible restrictions and tariff increases, and issues surrounding market access to the United States for our aluminium, ilmenite, iron ore and diamond sectors.
Engagement with Strategic Innovation Fund regarding advanced aluminium smelting technology project.
Icebreaking support in St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers.
New policies regarding transparency reporting in the resource sector.
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, and Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Rail safety regulations related to the review of the Canada Transportation Act