Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Development
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Engagement with Strategic Innovation Fund regarding carbon abatement technologies, including advanced aluminium smelting technology project.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Federal funding programs aimed at supporting steel and aluminium industry under Strategic Innovation Fund.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Net zero legislation
- Pending legislation regarding forthcoming UNDRIP implementation.
Policies or Program
- Discussion of CUSMA implementation, 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, ilmenite, iron ore and diamond sectors.
- Discussion of policies and programs regarding critical minerals
- 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 on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Aboriginal economic development opportunities
- Discussion regarding conservation and nature-based solutions
- 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, the Clean Fuel Regulation, and regulations associated with changes to Fisheries Act, and Impact Assessment Act.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Export Development Canada (EDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Saguenay Port Authority
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Present on six continents, Rio Tinto Aluminium is a world leading mining organisation.
We are a global supplier of high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium. Our AP smelting technology is the benchmark of the industry, and our enviable hydro power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbonconstrained world.
Our extensive bauxite, alumina and aluminium development portfolio, which includes 16 large scale and attractive projects in 13 countries, provides us with unrivalled reach worldwide. These strengths, and more, make us the global leader in the aluminium industry.
Rio Tinto Aluminium is the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto is listed on the London, New York and Australian securities exchanges. Rio Tinto’s major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy, gold, industrial minerals and iron ore.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ivan Vella,
Chief Executive Officer
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
400-1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
Montreal, QC H3B 0E3
Canada
Telephone number:
514-848-8400
Parent Company Information
- Rio Tinto plc
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6 St. James's Square
London SW1Y4AD
United Kingdom
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Alcan Management Services Canada Limited
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Alcan Realty Limited
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Aluminerie Alouette Inc.
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400, Chemin de la Pointe-Noire
Sept-Iles, QC G4R 5M9
Canada
- Aluminerie de Bécancour, Inc. / (part of the same group)
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5555 Pierre Thibault St.
Bécancour, QC G0X 1B0
Canada
- Aluminum Company of Canada Limited
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Corporation de peche Ste-Marguerite Inc.
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Elysis Limited Partnership
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1, Place Ville Marie
bureau 2323
Montreal, QC H3B 3M5
Canada
- Rio Tinto Alcan Fund Inc.
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc. (part of the same group)
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770 Sherbrooke St. West
Suite 1800
Montreal, QC H3A 1G1
Canada
- The Roberval and Saguenay Railway Company
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Samir Cairae,
Managing Director, Atlantic Operations - Rio Tinto Aluminium |
No public offices held
- Vincent Christ,
Chief Executive Officer, ELYSIS |
No public offices held
- Todd Malan,
VP External Affairs & Comms, Americas, External Affairs US |
No public offices held
- Nigel Steward,
Head of Group Technical - Processing, Asset Management, Energy & Climate Change, R&D & Tech Strategy |
No public offices held
- Ivan Vella,
Chief Executive, Aluminium |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
No lobbyists added