Registration - Consultant

General Fusion / Michael Friesen, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: General Fusion
Lobbyist name: Michael Friesen, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2023-10-16
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 953438-376137

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 17

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 1

Version 2 of 5 (2023-12-31 to 2024-05-01)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 5 (2023-12-31 to 2024-05-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Budget
Climate
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Federal-Provincial Relations
Financial Institutions
Intellectual Property
International Trade
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Facilitate the Company's project with the Strategic Innovation Fund which will help support the development of the Company's development of fusion energy with its direct and indirect benefits to Canada.
Federal Budget Report, funding opportunities - Explore applicable funding avenues for the Company, its projects, and/or the development of Canada's fusion sector (proposed "Fusion Energy Hub").

Policies or Program

Discuss Canada's potential in the global fusion industry; explore opportunities for international trade & development in the fusion sector.

Regulation

Discuss regulatory framework for fusion development in Canada.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$5,000,000.00	No

Client Contact Information

Address:
6020 Russ Baker Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1B4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-439-3003
Web address: http://www.generalfusion.com/

Client representative

Grace Peach, Director, External Relations

Parent Company Information

General Fusion is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

General Fusion is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of General Fusion are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

General Fusion (UK) Limited
- Third Floor 20, Old Bailey
  London EC4M7AN
  United Kingdom
General Fusion Corp.
- 1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike
  Suite 107A-PMB230
  Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  United States of America

Lobbyist Details

Michael Friesen | Public offices held

Business address:
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 901
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada

Telephone number: 343-551-5722

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Global Public Affairs Inc

Address:
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 901
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada

Telephone number: 343-551-5722

General Fusion

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

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
General Fusion	2023-10-16	current

General Fusion

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Frank Caputo, M.P.	September 2021 to November 2022	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Cathy McLeod, M.P.	November 2020 to September 2021	Not a designated office
Member's Assistant - Part Time House of Commons, Office of Greg McLean, M.P.	July 2020 to November 2020	Not a designated office
Member's Assistant - Part Time House of Commons, Office of Martin Shields, M.P.	February 2020 to November 2020	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Frank Caputo, M.P.	September 2021 to November 2022	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of Cathy McLeod, M.P.	November 2020 to September 2021	Not a designated office
Member's Assistant - Part Time House of Commons, Office of Greg McLean, M.P.	July 2020 to November 2020	Not a designated office
Member's Assistant - Part Time House of Commons, Office of Martin Shields, M.P.	February 2020 to November 2020	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-03-07

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Registration - Consultant

General Fusion / Michael Friesen, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 2 of 5 (2023-12-31 to 2024-05-01)

Version 2 of 5 (2023-12-31 to 2024-05-01)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address