Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Immigration
- Infrastructure
- International Development
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Income tax ammendments related to Foreign Affiliate Dumping rules, proposed in Bill C-45
Policies or Program
- Discussion of resource sector (mining) competitiveness in Canada with respect to productivity, technology and skill and development as well as providing updates on Rio Tinto's projects.
- Discussion on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Aboriginal economic development opportunities
- New policies regarding transparency reporting in the resource sector.
Regulation
- Discussions with government officials related to air quality regulations related to the mining sector i.e. BLIERS and AQIP
- 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. Specifically, the proposed designation of the Kitimat Port as a public port.
- Rail safety regulations related to the review of the Canada Transportation Act.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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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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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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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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Senate of Canada
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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and New York Stock Exchange listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, thermal and metallurgical coal, uranium, gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide and salt) and iron ore. Activities span the world and are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in Asia, Europe, Africa and South America.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
BLAIR DICKERSON,
President
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
1188 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-569-3346
Parent Company Information
- Rio Tinto Canada Inc. / (Direct Parent Company)
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1188 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Rio Tinto plc / (Ultimate Parent Company)
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2 Eastbourne Terrace
London W26LG
United Kingdom
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Alcan Realty Limited / (Indirect Ownership)
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Iron Ore Company of Canada / (Company owned by the same group)
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1000 Sherbrooke Street West
W-Suite 1920
Montreal, QC H3A 3G4
Canada
- Rio Tinto Alcan Fund Inc. / (Indirect Ownership)
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. / (Company owned by the same group)
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1188 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited / (Indirect Ownership)
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- The Roberval and Saguenay Railway Company / (Indirect Ownership)
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1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
Canada
- Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. / (Indirect Ownership)
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Suite 354
200 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Carolyn Chisholm,
Principal Advisor |
Public offices held
- Sylvie Larochelle,
Senior Manager, Tax Advisory |
No public offices held