Alex Kondakov

Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals. Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and the high arctic. Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada. Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security. Information sharing on UM’s research strengths in designing resilient all-weather roads and rail-line relocations that improve northern connectivity while minimizing impacts on local wildlife and traditional ways of life. Information sharing and advocacy for support regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba. Advocacy of proposals related to the Build Strong Communities Fund. Advocacy for federal, long-term solution to address challenges experienced by dental college and clinic since the onset of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDPC). Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts, and advocacy to address the consequences of Canada’s diminished international reputation. Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming.

Engage the government on the benefits of virtual audits for retrofits aimed at low-income households. In support of the federal government's climate change objectives, seek expansion of the Low Carbon Cities Canada initiative to invest in urban greenhouse gas reduction projects focused on buildings, transportation and waste in major Canadian cities.

Seek renewal of Sustainable Aquaculture Program within Fisheries and Oceans Canada Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocating for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector

To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada. Modernization of the federal shellfish management regime Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada. Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector Advocating for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada

Funding for sector and members company, new technologies and operational developments. Ensure modern and efficient transport regulations for the aquaculture sector. To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada. Seek renewal of Sustainable Aquaculture Program within Fisheries and Oceans Canada Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada Advocate for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada. Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan Modernization of federal shellfish management regime Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector

Investigating potential grant(s) or loan guarantee(s) on behalf of Pliteq Inc. for capital expenditures expand its manufacturing and end of life tire processing facilities in Ontario.

Carbon Tax Policies . Will lobby federal officials to ensure carbon tax policies consider the competitiveness of energy rates for Class A consumers in Ontario. More specifically, AMPCO is working to ensure Ontario can adjust the carbon price Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) benchmark (while remaining in compliance with the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) on natural gas generators to mitigate the market price impact of the carbon price during the period of nuclear refurbishment to remove a disincentive for industry to invest in electrification technology.

Development and funding of a land-based addictions and mental health treatment centre. Working with the client to obtain funding for and the construction of an all-weather road to connect the community to the provincial highway system.

Funding for and construction of an all-weather road to connect the community to the provincial highway system.

Engaging parliamentarians and staff with respect to the New Economy Canada initiative aimed at accelerating investment, capital deployment and job creation in Canada's clean economy - Discuss investment attraction strategies

Secure Federal funding for and greater collaboration with the Toronto Zoo animal reproduction labs. Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Toronto Zoo animal reproduction labs.

Advising on the climate, environmental, and economic risks of new bitumen pipelines and related fossil fuel industry expansion, and seeking to mitigate harms. Seeking to stop proposal changes to Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act that the federal government released a spring 2026 discussion paper concerning proposed changes to the IAA, Fisheries Act and SARA that would significantly weaken protection of environment and human health Seeking that the federal government deny changes to the Tripartite Agreement, and therefore not enable a process toward expanding the Toronto Island Airport to accommodate jets. Supporting the federal government's plans and financial support for decarbonizing steel production in Canada. Seeking Cabinet Emergency Order to protect the critical habitat of piping plover at Wasaga Beach Supporting the federal government in its negotiation of a strong international treaty on plastic pollution. Supporting federal action establishing a Federal Plastics Registry requiring producers to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic they place on the Canadian market, how it moves through the economy, and how it is managed at its end-of-life. Advising on the climate impacts of existing or proposed LNG projects, as well as the global business environment for LNG, and seeking to mitigate harms. Advising on the environmental impacts of projects enabled by Bill C-5 and seeking to mitigate harms. Environmental and industrial strategy approaches to reducing waste and material inputs Seeking a strengthening of the Output-based pricing system intended to make polluters pay Supporting the implementation, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of Clean Electricity Regulations to mitigate climate change and build a low carbon future. Supporting stronger regulations under the Fisheries Act on Oil Sands Mining Effluent Release. Supporting investment in systems for reuse and refill as an alternative to single-use packaging. Supporting a Climate-Aligned Finance Act, that would include enforcing science-based targets and holding financial institutions accountable to them. Federal Budget - providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, public transit, renewable energy, climate finance accountability, investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement, economic transition, sustainable jobs, aligning federal spending with climate objectives and restricting resources for fossil fuels. Rouge National Urban Park expansion involving the former Pickering Airport lands. Supporting the strengthening of current and future federal government emission reduction targets. Ensure a green investments Taxonomy does not include fossil fuels. Advancing climate transition plans across the economy, requiring federally regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop and implement plans that align their business with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Supporting federal action to protect communities and ecosystems from local impacts in the oil sands, including from seeping oil sands process water. Supporting the establishment, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), of regulations requiring disclosure, and prohibitions, restrictions, or container requirements for certain human health hazards of concern (HHHOCs) in consumer chemical products. Supporting the establishment of the Canada Public Transit Fund and negotiated infrastructure funding agreements with provinces, territories, and cities, where the federal government would establish land-use standards near federally funded transit stations, establish zero-emission bus procurement requirements and expand operations funding to increase transit service levels. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of regulations to address plastic pollution. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of reg

Securing federal contributions to various district energy projects in Ontario and Prince Edward Island. Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits - Gain clarification with respect to labour requirements. As well as seeking the inclusion of certain heat pumps power sources, such as non-industrial heat waste, under the clean technology ITC.