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Andrew Bevan

Chief of Staff, Finance Canada (FIN)0 communications in the past year

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Emera

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Matters related to international trade, foreign policy and energy including Canada-US. Tax reform; the proposed changes to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation under the Income Tax Act. Policy and regulatory Framework for air emissions, including greenhouse gases (GHGs), air pollutants, renewable energy, emission limits, compliance options, time frames for application of new limits, reporting requirements and economic impacts, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Clean Electricity Regulations, and Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. Matters related to energy security, artificial intelligence and cyber security Legislation, policies, regulations and programs related to the energy transition and climate change including regional energy cooperation, net-zero initiatives and the economy. Federal financing instruments, grants, contributions, investment tax credits, indigenous financing tools and other funding mechanisms in support of the development of energy infrastructure Federal Loan Guarantee program including for the Maritime Link project Federal administration of fiduciary responsibility for Indigenous Affairs and the advancement of indigenous partnership in the energy sector Federal regulatory matters including as it relates to the Canadian Impact Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act, Transport Canada Act, Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and other federal regulation, policy and legislation in respect of energy development Canadian Environmental Protection Act requirements in respect of Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollutants including the Clean Electricity Regulations Matters involving the National Electricity Strategy, the Build Canada Act, Major Projects, Projects of National Interest, inter-provincial and intra-provincial transmission and energy trade, East-West energy development, natural gas transmission and regulatory policy matters.

Engage government officials about the government of Canada's decarbonization policies, including the Healthy Environment & Healthy Economy plan, and clean electricity regulations.

GT & Company Executive Advisors

First Nations Finance Authority

6

Seeking a regulatory change under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which would allow the FNFA to issue loans to special purpose vehicles that qualify for the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program announced in Budget 2024 The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, with respect to annual infrastructure funding

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

Uber Canada

6

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

Changes to the implementation and application of the Digital Services Tax on rideshare companies and their customers. Sustainable growth and transition to Electric Vehicles. Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) with respect to the development and testing of automated vehicle technologies. Discussions regarding independent, flexible work opportunities in Canada. Changes to Excise Tax Act, relating to ridesharing.

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Canadian Bankers Association

5

Discussions relating to the legislative, regulatory, and policy developments related to digital currencies and cryptoassets Providing input on the prudential regulation of the banking sector Providing input on amendments to the Bank Act Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector Discussions on supporting women’s advancement, career opportunities, and equitable outcomes in the financial services sector Discussing the Accessible Canada Act with the purpose of identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities Discussions on strategies to mitigate tariff risks and navigate the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Providing input on effective Artificial Intelligence regulation to balance risks and foster innovation Providing input on the regulatory framework to facilitate the process to become a federal credit union and support their operations Discussing plans on the Data Collection Modernization initiative Providing views on the Macroeconomic Stress Test (MST) 2.0 review Discussing Bill C-27 – Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, relating to the privacy and artificial intelligence provisions Discussions relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial sector regulatory system Discussions on consumer issues relating to potential postal strike ensuring an appropriate scope of guidance Providing inputs on criminal interest rate as it relates to the calculation of the rate and exclusions Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions guidelines with respect to capital adequacy requirements, prudential limits and restrictions, accounting and disclosure, and sound business and financial practices Providing inputs on OSFI regulations and draft guidelines including in connection with culture, integrity and security, third-party risk, and operational risk Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Providing inputs on Basel III Implementation with respect to capital floor phase-in and risk weights Providing inputs on Competition Act amendments Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): seeking workable, practical approaches in the reform of PIPEDA Excise Tax Act with respect to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Support the development of an innovative, efficient, and secure payments ecosystem in Canada that benefits consumers Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency The Access to Basic Banking Services: seeking to clarify appropriate identification for opening accounts and to make account opening procedures more workable U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), trade agreements with other jurisdictions, World Trade Organization rules regarding cross-border trade in financial services Support the Government initiative of modernizing the Employment Equity Act and provide input to further strengthen the Act. Discussion relating to agricultural financing, including the efficient administration of the Advance Payments Program and the Canada Loan Administration Act Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers Capital markets statutory, regulatory and self-regulatory organization regime applicable to banks as corporate issuers and their provincially regulated subsidiaries that are capital markets participants Discussion relating to housing finance framework, including reforms to expand housing supply, mortgage underwriting regulations and covered bonds Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures Corporate governance statutory and regulatory regime for banks Canada Labour Code with respect to (i) impact on bank management of human resources, (ii) review of Part III of the Canada Labour Code, (iii) flexible work

Environmental Defence Canada

5

Seeking to arrange meetings with key ministers' offices and officials to discuss Canada's commitments on capping on Oil and Gas Emissions, and meeting 2030 climate targets. Seeking government engagement and alignment on Sustainable Finance and the recommendations found in the Environmental Defence co-authored Report ‘Roadmap to a Sustainable Financial System in Canada: Achieving Alignment through Credible Climate Plans'. Providing input on the design, scope and implementation of the federal government’s public transit fund.

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

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

5

Financing infrastructure projects, as it relates to investments by insurers. Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers. Communicating with the government on the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including their plan to introduce Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund—the Canada Strong Fund. Discussions with respect to federal government policies to improve the economic potential, contribution and capacity of Canada's Indigenous communities. Capital markets statutory, regulatory and self-regulatory organization regime applicable to banks as corporate issuers and their provincially regulated subsidiaries that are capital markets participants. Discussions regarding general economic conditions and fiscal policy that can stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and social progress. Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures. Providing input on the prudential regulation of the banking sector. Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector. Discussions on policies, legislation, or regulations related to stablecoins and other digital assets. Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework. Financial institutions with respect Canada/US relationship and trade policy. Providing inputs on Basel III Implementation with respect to capital floor phase-in and risk weights Advocate for globally competitive policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business. Prescription drugs - Seeking to raise awareness about prescription drug & workplace benefit coverage. Federal government programs and policies respecting consumers as they pertain to relationships with financial institutions. The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology. Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams. Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions guidelines with respect to capital adequacy requirements, prudential limits and restrictions, accounting and disclosure, and sound business and financial practices Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment and competitiveness. Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency. The financial sector regulatory framework as it relates to electronic payments, credit, debit and interchange rates. Regulatory review of the proposed acquisition of HSBC Canada. Policies and programs that affect the Canadian housing market and lending practices. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information. Payment Clearing and Settlement Act as it applies to the five year financial system review. Over-the-counter (OTC) Derivatives: seeking to void duplicative OTC derivatives regulation and negative effects on the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and further negotiations regarding derivatives regulation with foreign regulators in order to avoid duplication of requirements. Initiatives related to gender diversity, inclusion and accessibility as they apply to financial institutions. Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act as it applies to consumer protection. Employment Equity Act as it applies to banks as employers. Discussions to understand and determine the nature of the banking industry’s role in facilitating COVID-19 government benefit programs and about the possible challen

Agnico Eagle Mines

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To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry. To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development.

To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry.

Brain Canada Foundation

4

Discuss details and provide information to elected officials, minister, staff and officials regarding the request for AI funding to support Brain Research Invite Ministers and MPs to attend research announcements on behalf of the government. Seeking funds from Health Canada through the Canadian Brain Research Fund to continue to support Brain Research across Canada.

Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Brain Canada Foundation wishes to engage the Government on policy development issues related to medical research support, mental health, Indigenous health, and sex and gender diversity in the medical and research fields.

Heidelberg Materials

4

Seeking funding from Innovation Science and Economic Development, Strategic Innovation Fund, for the construction of a Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Facility Advocating for a Carbon Capture Utilization Storage Investment Tax Credit

Indspire

4

Working with the Government of Canada to ensure ongoing funding commitments to Indspire, a national Indigenous education organization.

3)Request funding for Indspire's student success programs, including mentoring, research and analysis and annual youth empowerment and Indigenous education events. 2) Request funding from the Government of Canada for Indspire's scholarship and bursaries program in support of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. 1) Request funding to support the annual Indspire Awards. The Awards honour the outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in diverse occupations and encourage all Canadians to celebrate excellence in the Indigenous community.

Recent activity

Nov 12, 2024
Brian Bentz contacted Andrew Bevan on behalf of Alectra
Oct 21, 2024
Andrew Teliszewsky contacted Andrew Bevan on behalf of Emera
Oct 16, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
Aidan Gomez contacted Andrew Bevan on behalf of Cohere
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 25, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
John McKenzie contacted Andrew Bevan on behalf of TMX Group
Aug 29, 2024
Aug 26, 2024
Tom Teahen contacted Andrew Bevan on behalf of OneClose
Aug 20, 2024