Registration - In-house Corporation

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc / CAROLYN CHISHOLM, General Manager, External Affairs Canada

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc
Responsible Officer Name: CAROLYN CHISHOLM, General Manager, External Affairs Canada
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2012-08-22
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 776665-306985

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 884

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 34

Version 45 of 53 (2023-10-16 to 2023-11-01)

Registration versions:

Version 45 of 53 (2023-10-16 to 2023-11-01)

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 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, 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 and aluminium industry under Strategic Innovation Fund.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Federal Budget; Decarbonization, Fiscal and Taxation proposals
Pending legislation regarding forthcoming United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) implementation.

Policies or Program

Discussion of The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (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 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 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 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 hydro-electric projects.
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

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, 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.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Saguenay Port Authority
Senate of Canada
Sept-Iles Port Authority
St. John's Port Authority
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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, 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: 613-292-7473
Fax number: 613-569-6195

Parent Company Information

Rio Tinto Canada Inc. / (Direct Parent Company)
- 1188 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto plc / (Ultimate Parent Company)
- 2 Eastbourne Terrace
  London W26LG
  United Kingdom

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Alcan Realty Limited / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Elysis Limited Partnership
- 1, Place Ville Marie
  bureau 2323
  Montreal, QC H3B 3M5
  Canada
Iron Ore Company of Canada / (Company owned by the same group)
- 1000 Sherbrooke Street West
  W-Suite 1920
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G4
  Canada
Rio Tinto Alcan Fund Inc. / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. / (Company owned by the same group)
- 1188 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
The Roberval and Saguenay Railway Company / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. / (Indirect Ownership)
- 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
Angela Bigg, President and Chief Operating Officer, Diavik Dimond Mine Inc. | No public offices held
Carlo Cosia, Director, Sales Development & Performance - Metallics | No public offices held
Jean-Eric Laurin, Mining Executive | No public offices held
Amy MacFarlane, Acting General Manager - Rail Port and Energy | No public offices held
Michael McCann, Presiden & CEO, Iron Company of Canada | No 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

Carolyn Chisholm, President | 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

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc	2012-08-22	current

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
CAROLYN CHISHOLM	2020-10-09	Current
BLAIR DICKERSON	2015-05-04	2020-10-09
CAROLYN CHISHOLM	2015-03-06	2015-05-04
Virginia Flood	2012-08-22	2015-03-06

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant Heritage and Official Languages, Minister's Office	January 2009 to May 2011	May 30, 2011
Lead Advance House of Commons Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Office	April 2008 to December 2008	December 31, 2008
Research and Administrative Assistant Senate Senate of Canada, Office of the Speaker of the Senate	August 2006 to April 2008	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Advisor Senate of Canada, Leader of the Government	September 1997 to December 1999	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst House of Commons, Liberal Reserach Bureau	September 1994 to October 1996	Not a designated office
Contract Worker Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, N/A	June 1994 to June 1994	Not a designated office
Co-Op Student Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Specific Claims Division	September 1992 to December 1992	Not a designated office
Co-Op Student Canadian Intergovernment Conference Secretariat, Canadian Intergovernment Conference Secretariat	May 1992 to August 1992	Not a designated office
Student House of Commons, Office of Francis Leblanc, MP	May 1989 to August 1989	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Corporation

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc / CAROLYN CHISHOLM, General Manager, External Affairs Canada

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 45 of 53 (2023-10-16 to 2023-11-01)

Version 45 of 53 (2023-10-16 to 2023-11-01)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Government funding

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Parent Company Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

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