Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- 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
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- 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
- 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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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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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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House of Commons
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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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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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:
400-1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
Montreal, QC H3B 0E3
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
- BLAIR DICKERSON,
President |
Designated public offices held
- Jocelin Paradis,
Vice President Taxation, Canada |
No public offices held
- Jean Quenneville,
Director, External Affairs |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
