Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- Housing
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Natural Resources
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Engagement with NZA/Strategic Innovation Fund regarding carbon abatement technologies for advanced manufacturing processes in steel, green iron ore, aluminium and critical minerals, including advanced aluminium smelting technology project.
- Federal fiscal and tax policy aimed at enhancing Canada’s attractiveness globally as a destination for mining and metal manufacturing investment.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Federal funding programs aimed at supporting steel, aluminium and critical minerals industries under Strategic Innovation Fund.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Federal Budget; Decarbonization, Fiscal and Taxation proposals
Policies or Program
- 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, ilmenite, iron ore and diamond sectors.
- Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals, including the development of The Critical Minerals Strategy
- Discussion of policies and programs on enhanced access to clean electricity
- Discussion of policies and programs regarding conservation and nature-based solutions
- Discussion of potential economic and social impacts on domestic and global supply chains.
- Discussion of resource sector (mining and metal manufacturing) competitiveness in Canada with respect to net zero commitments, and decarbonization, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms, 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 Indigenous economic development opportunities, including renewable energy projects and loan guarantee programs
- Discussion with federal agencies regarding marine protecting areas
- Icebreaking support in St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers.
- Mining and regional economic development in the North after closure of the Diavik Diamond
- discussion with federal agencies regarding labour measures.
Regulation
- Discussion with government officials regarding the implementation of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
- 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, Clean Fuel Standard, and regulations associated with changes to the Fisheries Act and Impact Assessment Act.
- Discussions with government officials regarding port, rail and transportation operations, including the Railway Safety Act and Pilotage Act.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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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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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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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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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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National Defence (DND)
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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 Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Saguenay Port Authority
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Senate of Canada
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Sept-Iles Port Authority
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St. John's Port Authority
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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
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
CAROLYN CHISHOLM,
General Manager, External Affairs Canada
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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$0.00
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Yes
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
400-1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
Montreal, QC H3B 0E3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-292-7473
Fax number:
613-569-6195
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
- Elysis Limited Partnership
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1, Place Ville Marie
bureau 2323
Montreal, QC H3B 3M5
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
- Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc.
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1625, Rte Marie-Victorin
Sorel-Tracy, QC J3R 1M7
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
- Didier Arseguel,
Vice President, Technology at Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium |
No public offices held
- Sophie Bergeron,
Managing Director, Rio Tinto Iron, Titanium & Diamonds |
No public offices held
- Matthew Breen,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. |
No public offices held
- Johanne Brouillard,
General Manager Taxation Canada & South America |
No public offices held
- Carlo Cosia,
Director, Sales Development & Performance - Metallics |
No public offices held
- Marie-christine Dupont,
General Counsel - Aluminium |
No public offices held
- Maxime Lanctot,
General Manager, Energy Development Canada |
No public offices held
- Jean-Eric Laurin,
Leader Scandium |
No public offices held
- Michael McCann,
President & CEO, Iron Company of Canada |
No public offices held
- Jocelin Paradis,
General Manager Tax |
No public offices held
- Jean Quenneville,
Director, External Affairs |
No public offices held
- Jose Riopel,
General Manager - Rail Port and Energy, Iron Ore Company of Canada |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Carolyn Chisholm,
General Manager, External Affairs Canada |
Public offices held
- Luis Gonzalez Mejia Reyes,
Advisor, External Affairs |
No public offices held
- Brendan Marshall,
Principal Advisor, External Affairs Canada |
Designated public offices held
- Paula Uribe,
Director External Affairs - Latin America |
No public offices held
