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Alan Ho

Director, Finance Canada (FIN)8 communications in the past year

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Cenovus Energy

2

Discussion regarding federal support for employment and training programs related to the industry. Discussion regarding Canada-US relations The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation Discussions regarding tax structure to support emissions reduction investments Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus's Indigenous Housing Initiative Regulatory discussions through CAPP - participation through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to discuss ways to make the Atlantic offshore oil and gas industry more competitive. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Discussion regarding Marine safety and spill response management Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Discussion regarding environmental assessment processes and requirements for major projects Discussions regarding Federal Real Property Act Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector Discussion with Government regarding the Competition Act Discussion with government regarding efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and safety of the Vancouver Metro Port Authority Discussion with government regarding economic support for indigenous participation in infrastructure and energy projects Discussion with government regarding accurate economic assumptions and calibration of economic models Discussion with government regarding accurate calibration of emissions related policies Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations Discussions with Government on policy levers to support emission reduction technologies Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support market access. Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canada's IP system fosters research and development in Canada Discussions regarding government support for Indigenous community requests of skills training programs, facilities, infrastructure, and housing Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero Discussion regarding federal fuel charge rebates and associated tax treatments. Development of regulations and implementation framework to ensure the safe operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for applications in oil and gas industry. Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms, and compliance mechanisms. Discussions regarding Canadian Environmental Protection Act related to greenhouse gas and other air emissions. Discussions regarding policy changes on water and a possible Canadian Water Agency. Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities Bill C-26 Discussion with Government regarding effective and efficient design and implementation of Bill C-26 Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management

Enbridge

2

Discussions regarding the safe and reliable operation of Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding projects, expansions, optimizations, and changes to tolling arrangements relating to Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion. Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions. Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas). Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation. Discussions and feedback regarding regulatory efficiency, including environmental assessments, the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, Clean Electricity Regulations, and the output-based pricing system.

Pembina Pipeline

2

Discussions concerning tariffs, exports and imports, market access and competitiveness regarding potential US tariffs and Canada's retaliatory tariffs and the review and renegotiations of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement

Discussions surrounding the development of additional crude oil pipeline egress on B.C.'s West Coast Pan-Canadian energy strategy – discussions regarding the development of a national energy strategy, Canada’s role in the North American and global energy markets, US-Canada energy and trade relations and other trade related issues, including tariffs Discussions regarding the implementation of grants and investment tax credits for energy transition projects, such as carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Discussions and updates related to Pembina’s export projects in BC West Coast, such as the Prince Rupert propane export terminal, Vancouver wharves, and Cedar liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminal. Clean Fuel Regulations – discussions and input related to the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and compliance pathways. Discussions around enabling policy and incentives for data centres and accompanying power generation Regulatory efficiency – discussions regarding the government’s approach towards streamlining regulatory process as they related to large energy infrastructure projects and pipelines. Market access and competitiveness - discussion regarding the government’s approach to opening new markets for Canadian oil and gas resources and related products to ensure full market value for Canadian hydrocarbons and other projects as yet in the proposal stage. Discussions related to the implementation of federal environmental assessment and environmental protection legislation. Discussions regarding the competitiveness of Canada’s energy sector, particularly related to pipelines and midstream energy issues, including environmental protection and safety, Indigenous engagement, federal procurement decisions, and sector investment. Climate change policies with respect to considerations for greenhouse gas reduction targets, cap and trade and carbon pricing provisions.

Wellington Advocacy

ARC RESOURCES

1

Indigenous Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to consultation policy for natural resource development. Economic and environmental policies for the production of oil and natural gas including export. Climate change policies and regulations and associated greenhouse gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the upstream petroleum industry. Clean technology funding programs and initiatives and innovation policies that affect the upstream petroleum industry like the CCUS Investment Tax Credit.

Canadian Nuclear Association

1

Discussions regarding the application of the Impact Assessment Act to nuclear projects, and the promotion of regulatory effectiveness and efficiency. Discussions regarding the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s climate change policy, including efforts to promote investment in nuclear energy. Advocating for federal support (financial, regulatory and policy) to develop and deploy large/small nuclear and fuel initiatives. International Trade of nuclear technology with respect to nuclear cooperation.

Heico 2004 Member

1

Renforcement de la tarification industrielle du carbone, révision du cadre réglementaire relatif aux gaz à effet de serre et amélioration des outils permettant de stimuler les investissements dans une économie propre. Octroi d'une subvention à travers le Fonds de réponse stratégique (FRS), pour un projet de diversification de produits et de marché. Mesures tarifaires et non-tarifaires liés au commerce d'acier primaire et de produits dérivés d'acier.

Loblaw Companies

1

Discussions on complementing corporate investment with government investment and initiatives. Discussion of labour policies and regulations within the retail industry Potential regulatory or legislative changes relative to data and privacy. Potential policy changes to healthy foods and nutrition initiatives under Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Initiatives related to sustainable seafood programs and practices under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the impact on Canadian fisheries and oceans. Initiatives related to environmental policies and programs under Environment and Climate Change Canada which may have an impact on the retail grocery industry. Initiatives impacting food safety and food labeling through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and/or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Discussions regarding international trade agreements and their impact on the retail, food and pharmacy sector. Discussion of drug policies, eHealth and primary health care policies.

The Mosaic Company

1

Input on tax policy as it relates to mining in Canada, innovation in mining, such as Scientific Research & Economic Development Tax Credits, and other tax policy matters impacting the mining industry. Input on red tape reduction items, such as CFIA bulk labelling requirements, and environmental or regulatory permitting requirements for mining and related supply chain infrastructure. Input on transportation infrastructure and improvements, and trade-enabling infrastructure to the benefit of Canadian exporters. Input on policy and recommendations related to mining, critical minerals, and natural resources, including the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan. Input on economic policy and growth for Canada and Canadian exports 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

Recent activity

Jul 7, 2026
Terry Anderson contacted Alan Ho on behalf of ARC RESOURCES
Jun 25, 2026
Per Bank contacted Alan Ho on behalf of Loblaw Companies
Jun 24, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
Greg Ebel contacted Alan Ho on behalf of Enbridge
Dec 17, 2025
Ann Penner contacted Alan Ho on behalf of Pembina Pipeline
Scott Burrows contacted Alan Ho on behalf of Pembina Pipeline
May 14, 2025
Bruce Bodine contacted Alan Ho on behalf of The Mosaic Company
Mar 5, 2025
Aug 30, 2023
Greg Ebel contacted Alan Ho on behalf of Enbridge