Lucas Borchenko

Advocacy in support of Nihtat Gwich'in Council around the construction of major projects in the North West Territories including the Polar Over the Horizon Radar and potentially related development.

Communicating with government officials about education funding for Siksika Board of Education.

Communicating with government officials about the importance of molybdenum and the high-grade Davidson Deposit. Communicating with government on the issue of critical minerals and the strategic importance molybdenum.

Carnival seeks to educate and advise government regarding the impact of the cruise ship industry on Canada's economy and tourism sector, Carnival's actions to protect the environment as well as the health, safety and well-being of guests.

Communicating with government officials, in general, about policies and programs supporting the development and optimization of Canadian natural gas production, including technological advancements and regulatory frameworks. Communicating with government officials, in general, about the exportation of Canadian natural gas to global markets. Communicating with government officials and setting up meetings about regulations established under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including Regulations Amending the Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector). Communicating with government officials about the Emissions Reduction Plan, more specifically the proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from the oil and gas industry. Communicating with government officials about reductions in methane emissions, including federal methane regulations and provincial equivalency agreements. Communicating with government officials about collaboration between the Government of Canada and Tourmaline Oil Corp. on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including methane emissions.

Building understanding within the federal government of the North Canol Infrastructure Improvement Project in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Explaining the strategic value of the Mactung and Macpass projects to Canada and its allies, its potential key role shoring up a vulnerable tungsten supply chain and the opportunity it presents to the Yukon Territory and Indigenous groups.

Discussions regarding the procurement of energy technology solutions by the Department of National Defence (DND) and/or the Canadian Armed Forces for northern and remote sites.

Reduction in interprovincial trade barriers: to remove barriers to labour mobility and provide a national regulatory approach for propane through streamlining/harmonizing existing prov/fed regulations while ensuring the continued safety and security of the industry. Propane exports: to promote and support existing and future opportunities to export Canadian propane to new and existing foreign markets like Japan and Korea. Discussions with government officials with respect to recognizing and promoting propane, renewable propane and rDME as a cleaner burning, efficient fuels in Canada, as it relates to the environment, energy, industry, finance, agriculture and transportation. Discussions with government officials as it pertains to the transportation of propane via rail, pipeline, trucking and perhaps marine. Also the transportation of propane across Canada/U.S Border. Discussions with government officials as it pertains to the effect of possible rail strikes on the energy sector in Canada. Discussions with government as it pertains to legislation in areas such as Finance, Indigenous, Transportation, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment. Aboriginal Affairs with respect to the promotion of the use of propane as a clean burning efficient fuel in First Nations communities.

Communicating with government officials about financing of a graphite mine in Quebec. Communicating with government officials about the strategic significance of graphite as a critical mineral.

Engaging government on alignment, applicability and support opportunities through the Critical Minerals Strategy and Major Projects Office. Engaging government officials with respect to development of the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, the largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas. Engaging government on potential funding and financing opportunities for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.

Communicating the global significance of the Rogue District and the Valley gold project as a local, Yukon development that strengthens Canada’s mining sector through non-heap-leach processing methods. Building understanding within the federal government of the North Canol Infrastructure Improvement Project in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Highlighting the socio-economic benefits of the Snowline Gold project for the region, and ensuring that infrastructure development provides positive long-term economic legacy for Yukon communities.

Engage with government regarding policies and regulations related to natural gas pipeline development, processing and operations.