Registry of Lobbyists
Rio Tinto Aluminium
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Mining, Natural Resources, Research and Development
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Discussion of policies and programs regarding critical minerals, including The Critical Mineral Strategy.
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Industry, Internal Trade, International Relations, Regional Development
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Discussion of potential economic and social impacts on domestic and global supply chains.
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Climate, Industry, Natural Resources, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance
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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.
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Industry, Internal Trade, International Relations, Mining
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Discussion of The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) implementation and renewal in 2026, 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 aluminium sector.
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Aboriginal Affairs, Energy, Mining, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
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Discussion on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Indigenous economic development opportunities, including renewable energy projects and loan guarantee programs.
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Policies or Program
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Aboriginal Affairs, Climate, Environment
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Discussion regarding conservation and nature-based solutions
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Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, Labour, Transportation
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Discussions with government officials on supply chain regulations related to movement of mineral and metal products within Canada by rail, road, marine and air modes of transport.
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Regulation
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Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Health, Industry, Mining
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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, the Clean Fuel Regulation, and regulations associated with changes to Fisheries Act, and Impact Assessment Act.
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Regulation
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Environment, Fisheries
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Discussion with federal agencies regarding marine protecting areas
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Industry, Infrastructure, Mining, Natural Resources, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance
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Engagement with Strategic Innovation Fund regarding carbon abatement technologies, including advanced aluminium smelting technology project.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Industry, Mining, Natural Resources, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance
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Federal funding programs aimed at supporting the aluminium industry under Strategic Innovation Fund.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Climate, Fisheries, Transportation
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Icebreaking support in St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers.
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Budget, Industry, Mining, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance
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Net zero legislation
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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