John Penner

Discussions with officials with regards to battery manufacturing, energy storage, and industrial investment policy.

Support of Export Development Canada in providing export credits enabling OCNI members to export products and services to countries with which Canada has signed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Informing the federal government on the merits of nuclear technology and the benefits of a strong Canadian supply chain. Federal support for the export of nuclear products and services related to peaceful uses of atomic energy to countries with which Canada has signed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Discussions with officials to review possible funding opportunities for Canadian suppliers of nuclear technology products and services

Discussion with officials on climate resilience in the built environment Regulations governing Canada’s Digital Charter Protecting Canadians from the potential impact of an earthquake Discussions with officials with regards to taxes on financial institutions. Considerations concerning OSFI implementation of "Draft IFRS 17 Regulatory Forms and Instructions for Federally Regulated Insurers. Climate change adaptation as it relates to extreme weather

Discussions with government officials regarding procurement through the Office of Digital Transformation, the Defence Procurement Agency, and new procurement avenues as a result of the new federal government’s procurement reform policies. Engage the federal government on the creation of policies and regulations around the Open-Banking framework.

Engage government decision-makers regarding Bill C-27, Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, Auto theft and VIN-related issues.

Client seeks to inform the federal government about the merits of its Small Modular Reactor technology and to understand the expectations for successful Small Modular Reactor development in Canada. Discussions with officials to review possible funding opportunities (from sources that are still to be determined) for the development of Small Modular Reactor technology in Canada.

Engage with public office holders regarding potential changes to the rate of interest in the Criminal Code.