Legislation and forthcoming regulations relating to crude oil tanker moratorium on British Columbia's North Coast.
Policies or Program
Discussion of potential federal 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.
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.
Public port designations under the Canada Marine Act as part of the Government's work towards the creation of a world class tanker safety system.
Rail safety regulations related to the review of the Canada Transportation Act