Earnscliffe Strategies

Liaising with government officials to discuss promotion of JCM's renewable energy projects throughout Africa and Asia.

Engage federal authorities on tariff rate quotas for steel derivative products, including classification of certain products, to ensure business continuity and reliability of affordable supply of goods for Canadian private sector operators.

Funding related to the development and deployment of a sovereign AI stack. Discussions concerning the development and deployment of a sovereign AI stack

Advancing gender equality through shifts in economic policy, including through gender-based analysis plus (GBA+), childcare and female employment opportunities. Share Foundation research on Gendered Digital Harms, including advocating for recommendations based on findings, including the need for legislation and regulation. Educating federal government decision-makers on the Foundation's role in supporting community-based youth mental health work, share insights into the state of youth mental health with special regard to impacts of racism and anti-trans initiatives, and funding to support community organizations serving youth to address these issues. Seeking funding through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to support women's groups' capacity to increase women's economic empowerment through social innovation and social finance. Pursue funding opportunities through Women and Gender Equity Canada (WAGE) to support capacity building and leverage funding for the women's sector. Supporting request to have capacity building grants by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) reallocated to operational funding for grantees. Request to extend and renew the Investment Readiness Program with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Seeking the implementation of increased victim services to address needs. Seeking change to labour standards regarding domestic violence in the workplace. Implementation of the Calls for Justice from the Report on the Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. Seek funding to support national childcare, gender based violence programs, Inuit women shelters, and diverse women's groups. Seeking additional and more targeted training and research related to the implementation of Bill C-65 and pay equity.

Discussing biomanufacturing initiatives in Canada globally as it relates to federal government policy, including with respect to defence uses. To update and discuss current Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) funding.

To secure federal funding for an urban Indigenous housing development, as well as for other Namerind initiatives that support Indigenous people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This includes advocating for accessible federal programs for urban Indigenous providers.

Advance client's proposal to secure longer term funding to commercially advance breakthrough research to create and scale globally competitive Canadian life sciences companies in support of Canadian health security and economic sovereignty.

Increase support and funding on issues related to global migration and forced displacement, including on operational responses to new arrivals in Canada. Increase support and investment in diverse programming for Indigenous communities, including preparedness, risk reduction, emergency response and recovery. Engage in governmental dialogue on issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL), with specific reference to ensuring the protection of populations experiencing increased vulnerabilities and the delivery of humanitarian assistance during times of armed conflict. Build support and obtain grant funding for community service organizations in Canada. Build support for health and public initiatives, including but not limited to supports targeted to mental health and seniors. Secure investments in readiness for all-hazard response, including health emergencies and public health crises in Canada and around the world.

Canada Student Financial Assistance The Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 (Bill C-15), Changes to Canada Student Financial Assistance

Intellectual Property - Changes to Patented Medicine (Notice of Compliance) (PMNOC) regulations - important regulations that can affect Eli Lilly's business. The government's economic, health, investment, science and technology, and trade policies as they relate to the pharmaceutical industry Patented Medicine Notice of Compliance (PMNOC) Regulations - enforcement of Intellectual Property with respect to the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical pricing policy arising from the jurisdiction of the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Patented Medicines Pricing Review Board (PMPRB) – regulations that can impact the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. C-64, An act respecting pharmacare - discussions around the structuring and implementation of a national pharmacare program. Free trade treaty agreement as it relates to the Canada/US Free Trade Agreement and free trade negotiations as it relates to Columbia, India, and the European Union. Pharmaceutical and trade policy as it relates to security of supply for Canadian medicines. Food and Drug Act - An Act respecting food, drugs, cosmetics and therapeutic devices. Discussions relating to progressive licensing and the modernization of the Food & Drug Act. Patent Act - An Act respecting patents of invention with regard to Intellectual Property Protection for pharmaceutical products - federal court decisions that have changed the disclosure requirements regarding the utility of an invention.

The execution of Canadian export control rules and regulations under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) as applied to specific Honeywell Limited requests for permits to export products. Canadian export control rules and regulations with regards to specific Honeywell Limited requests for permits to export products under Canada's Export Control Regime. Discussions with the CRA on tax policy and administration issues. Discussions pertaining to the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Discussions pertaining to updates to the Government of Canada’s public sector procurement policies.

Support for CEIMIA's international AI initiatives: To inform federal government officials about CEIMIA's international activities and the importance of supporting efforts that strengthen Canada's international positioning in artificial intelligence. Discussions focus on CEIMIA's role as a key organization promoting Canadian talent and expertise internationally, fostering global partnerships, and contributing to Canada's leadership in responsible AI. The international artificial intelligence (AI) governance ecosystem, responsible development and use of AI, and best practices.

Matters related to online platforms and internet safety, including online harms. Working with the government to increase understanding of algorithms and automated decision-making tools . The government’s approach to workforce development, talent and skilling, as well as broader labour market trends; including attracting and retaining skilled talent in a workforce enabled by artificial-intelligence tools. Efforts to curb disinformation and misinformation on online platforms and programs related to the protection of democratic institutions and electoral systems. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence with respect to the labour market, including hiring, recruitment and algorithmic trends. Current or upcoming legislation, including Bill C-63, Online Harms Act, as it relates to online harms, protection of minors and their data online. Current or upcoming legislation, including Bill C-27, Consumer Privacy Protection Act as it relates to artificial intelligence, automated decision-making tools and online platforms.

Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada concerning spectrum management policies. Discussions with Global Affairs Canada regarding the support for international technology sales. Canada Transportation Act with respect to consumer issues. Discussions with National Defence regarding coordination between civil and military airspace. Canadian Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act with respect to the governance of NAV CANADA. Discussions with Transport Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding infrastructure programs. Pension Benefits Standard Act in respect of defined benefit pension plan solvency funding rules. Aeronautics Act concerning air transportation safety, security, regulations and policies relating to air navigation levels of service. Canada Labour Code concerning labour standards. Discussion with Environment and Climate Change Canada regarding weather infrastructure and associated services. Discussions with National Defence and Transport Canada concerning the procurement of air navigation services systems and corporate indemnification.

Communicate about how the Government of Canada can support the growth of domestic quantum computing companies in a geopolitically competitive environment. Support for building a strong quantum economy in Canada including funding for Canadian quantum companies and monitoring international regulations, including through the Canadian Quantum Champions Program

Explore funding opportunities for cybersecurity solutions addressing both classical and quantum threats. Communicate about Qorsa's cybersecurity solutions that protect against current sophisticated attacks and future quantum threats, as they support the Government of Canada's security, technological, industrial and resilience policy objectives. Communicate about Bill C-8, an Act Respecting Cyber Security, and other potential future legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the cybersecurity ecosystem. Communicate about strengthening the Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem against threats posed by quantum to modern cryptography. Contribute to the Government of Canada's National Quantum Strategy, National Cyber Security Strategy, National AI Strategy, Defence Industrial Strategy - and accompanying action plans - to support strengthened cybersecurity and quantum preparedness.

Advocacy focused on informing officials and decision makers about (and ultimately closing gaps in) export flow data, transportation cost transparency, and other vital information; Identifying and highlighting related opportunities to assist Canada's agricultural sector better plan, adapt and compete globally in the context of new realities and developments in international trade.

Advocacy focused on informing officials and decision makers about (and ultimately closing gaps in) export flow data, transportation cost transparency, and pipeline cost information; working towards the creation of Export Sales Reporting. Identifying and highlighted related opportunities to assist Canada's agricultural sector better plan, adapt and compete globally in the context of new realities and developments in international trade.

Legislative initiatives that may involve or impact competitive telecommunications service providers, such as potential amendments to the Broadcasting Act creating new obligations, for example. Legislative initiatives that may involve or impact competitive telecommunications service providers, such as amendments to the Telecommunications Act related to cybersecurity or information sharing, for example. Interpretation and implementation of the 2023 Government of Canada Telecom Policy Direction to the CRTC under the Telecommunications Act. All matters related to the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Acts, particularly as they relate to wholesale policies, competitive access to telecommunication facilities, and fostering sustainable competition. For telecommunications, this relates to wholesale telecommunications service regulations and policies such as those set out in CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2015-326 and other CRTC decisions and initiatives that affect competitive telecommunication service providers. For broadcasting, this relates to broadcasting regulation and policies such as those set out in the CRTC’s series of “Let’s Talk TV” decisions. Access to bottleneck facilities and the fostering of sustainable competition under the Telecommunications Act. With respect to telecommunications, this relates especially to wholesale telecommunications services regulations.

Input on policy and recommendations related to mining, critical minerals, and natural resources, including the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan. Input on transportation infrastructure and improvements, and trade-enabling infrastructure to the benefit of Canadian exporters. Input on climate change and green house gas emissions reduction policy, including the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Output-Based Pricing System. Input on Clean Fuel Standard regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Input on Clean Electricity Regulations Input on economic policy and growth for Canada and Canadian exports International trade policies, in particular as it pertains to the application of tariffs.

Lobbying related to the scope of any federal Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) on the Company's Strange Lake Rare Earths project in Quebec and Labrador, including discussion related to the question of provincial and Indigenous Rights-holders' Impact Assessment equivalency, standards, and programs. Sustainable Resource Development: Seek to ensure that any legislative initiatives affecting Critical Mineral resource development are grounded in the principles of sound science/evidence-based decision-making, efficiency of regulatory process and posit a meaningful role for Indigenous rights-holders and communities. Lobbying with the government to facilitate and support the Company's efforts to secure a federal grant, contribution, or other financial benefit from the Government of Canada via departmental programs (e.g. the Canadian Critical Minerals Investment Fund at NRCan, and the Strategic Innovation Fund at ISED), from Crown Corporations (e.g. EDC), and/or Arms-length independent bodies (e.g. Canada Growth Fund, Canada Infrastructure Bank) and/or from other agencies, departments, and crown entities not yet identified, to support the establishment of a Heavy and Light Rare Earth Element hub for Canada anchored by the Company's proposed mine and refinery in Quebec province and ancillary assets in Labrador. Lobbying on emerging policies and programs under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy pertaining to Critical Minerals development and the establishment of robust North American supply chains to support a domestic advanced battery ecosystem, drive decarbonization of Canada’s economy and energy systems, and become a trusted and secure source of Critical Minerals to bolster Canada’s strategic position with the United States, with the European Union and with allied nations in Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. Lobbying to ensure that proposed Investment Tax Credits pertinent to the Critical Minerals sector are effective and impactful. Lobbying related to Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy and the significant contribution which development of Canada's Light and Heavy Rare Earth Elements can make to the strategic security and defence partnership between Canada and the United States of America.