Jeff Mahon

Updates on emerging developments that are impacting international relations and trade Seeking financial support to maintain Canada’s global leadership position in refining key critical minerals, including nickel and cobalt.

Engage with Government of Canada to modernize and secure Communications Networks, Data Centers, Cloud, Wireless Networks and application platforms. These discussions with the Government of Canada would be to secure contracts and advise on design and technology standards adopted and used by Canada’s allies.

To engage government and generate support for stronger international action on illicit artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), including through supporting the development and formalization of responsible ASGM . To position WGC as a credible expert and partner in advancing Canada’s global leadership on conflict-free supply chains, transparency, and enforcing international sanctions.

Discussions with government officials regarding the critical minerals strategy and the client's eligibility for funding from the federal government for its project.

Discussion with government officials with regards to advancing northern economic and social development.

Discussions with officials with regards to Hitachi’s operations and interests in Canada as they relate to energy and railway systems projects.

Discussion with government officials regarding Defense Industrial Strategy(DIS) implementation to identify potential procurement opportunities for DIS-related construction projects in the Arctic.'

Discussions with government officials regarding funding for development and deployment of low power AI chips to contribute to the sovereign cloud, innovation and AI capacity and to provide solutions for Canadian industry, government and security. Discussions with government officials around procurement through the Defence Investment Agency and new procurement vehicles as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies.

Informing officials of the impact of various reciprocal and retaliatory tariffs and assessment of opportunities to mitigate costs. Regulations relating to recycled content and labelling rules for plastics. Regulations related to food labelling and marketing restrictions. Discussions with officials with regards to bolstering the resiliency of the Canadian food supply chain