Alex Lawrence

Strengthening Canada's Anti-Money Laundering Legislative Framework Regulatory Amendments to Canada's Federal Beneficial Ownership Registry Creation of a Pan-Canadian Beneficial Ownership Registry

Pending legislation regarding forthcoming UNDRIP implementation. Net zero legislation Icebreaking support in St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers. Federal funding programs aimed at supporting steel and aluminium industry under Strategic Innovation Fund. Engagement with Strategic Innovation Fund regarding carbon abatement technologies, including advanced aluminium smelting technology project. Discussion with federal agencies regarding marine protecting areas Discussions with government officials regarding environmental regulations related to the mining and metals sector, including Multi-sector Air Pollution Regulations, Greenhouse Gases, Metal Mines Effluent Regulations, Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Clean Fuel Regulation, and regulations associated with changes to Fisheries Act, and Impact Assessment Act. Discussion regarding conservation and nature-based solutions Discussion on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Aboriginal economic development opportunities Discussion of resource sector (mining and metal manufacturing) competitiveness in Canada with respect to critical minerals strategy, productivity, technology and innovation and skill and development, and taxation, as well as providing updates on Rio Tinto's projects. Discussion of potential impacts of s.232 implementation on Canadian access to US markets. Discussion of potential economic and social impacts of COVID-19 on domestic and global supply chains; discussion of economic stimulus package for industry in response to COVID-19. Discussion of policies and programs regarding critical minerals Discussion of CUSMA implementation, especially as it relates to auto Rules of Origin, possible restrictions and tariff increases, and issues surrounding market access to the United States for the aluminium, ilmenite, iron ore and diamond sectors.

Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Discussions on mining and regional economic development, including mine closures, as well as policies on conservation, nature-based solutions, and marine protected areas. Discussions on enhancing Canada’s Mining and Metals sector competitiveness through fiscal and tax policies, supporting new technologies, innovation, and advanced manufacturing and national security. Discussions on existing policies and regulations that impact efficient operations of port, rail, and transportation and trade corridors; and development of enabling infrastructure to support competitiveness of mining projects in remote regions of Canada. Discussions on policies and programs aimed at enhancing access to energy to support project development. Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry. Discussions on labour measures, skilled labour access, supply chain challenges, and the implementation of legislation and regulations related to this topic. Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.

Details regarding the Digital Services Tax Act Updates to privacy legislation; creation of AI framework. Sustainable growth and transition to Electric Vehicles. Discussions regarding independent, flexible work opportunities in Canada. Compliance with the Cannabis Act