Bruce Stirrett-Wood

Representations to inform the government of opportunities for new aluminum production technologies that could be developed in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund. Meetings with the federal government on the various trade agreements (North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada-China bilateral trade)

Discussions on measures to support the competitiveness of the Canadian aluminum industry in the current trade climate. Propose changes to the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit to support green transition projects in the manufacturing sector. Promouvoir le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Discussion on the design of potential future carbon border adjustment mechanism in Canada. Discussion on CUSMA implementation and impacts of trade barriers (ie 232 tariffs) for market access to the US of Canadian aluminum Démarche avec le Fonds Stratégique pour l’Innovation concernant le projet de technologie avancée de fusion d’aluminium. Demande de financement pour le développement de nouvelles technologies de production d'aluminium au Canada. Sources de financement à déterminer.

Engage with key ministries and key personnel to build awareness of SIMSA’s significant economic impact and ability to deliver upon Canada’s resource and energy sectors. This can be through receiving funding from departments such as Natural Resource Canada, PrairiesCan and the department of Finance.

Nuclear builds and tariffs - codes and standards, supply chain support

Discussions related to tariff remissions subject to trade control, surtax, or tariff rate quota regimes. Fisheries Act and related regulations with respect to regulatory approaches in implementation and assurance requirements. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation and discussions around transportation as it relates to the oil and gas industry Sustainable Finance and Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) considerations for investment decisions. Support for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) to advance research to build upon existing expertise in the development of clean and affordable energy. Species at Risk Act with regard to conservation initiatives to protect species and their habitats Impact Assessment Act as it relates to approvals and impact assessments for major oil and gas projects. Duty to consult Indigenous communities as it relates to oil and gas projects, including implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Discussions on climate change regulations and policies that may be directed at oil sands, refining, and gas processing. This includes methane, Clean Fuels Standard and net zero. Canadian policy support related to international market access for oil and gas. Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations Canadian Energy Regulator as it relates to regulatory oversight of upstream interprovincial pipelines. Allow immediate deductibility of capital costs for tax purposes in the year in which they occur, to be applied broadly across the economy in a manner that aligns with similar tax reforms in the US.

Démarches visant à promouvoir le rôle stratégique du concentré de fer de haute pureté produit par Champion Iron dans la décarbonation de l’industrie de l’acier. Démarches visant à obtenir les autorisations nécessaires pour le plan de compensation associé au projet d’augmentation de la capacité d’entreposage au site minier du Lac Bloom. Démarches visant à ce que les instances gouvernementales adoptent une orientation pour stimuler des investissements gouvernementaux qui permettraient d’optimiser les infrastructures régionales, faciliter la transformation du minerai de fer au Québec et réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre associées aux activités de certaines entreprises de la région de la Côte-Nord.

Support the client in pursuing investment through Natural Resources Canada critical mineral targeted programs and other government programs. Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements Project in British Columbia.

Supporting the First Nation in federal engagement to improve policing and public safety services in its communities, including Fort Chipewyan. Discussions focus on modernizing local policing and strengthening emergency preparedness capacity. Objectives include enhancing policing, reducing emergency response times, and ensuring sustainable, long-term federal support for public safety infrastructure and operations. Supporting the First Nation in their engagement with the Government of Canada relating to C-53, an Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Working with the government relating to the effects on the First Nation regarding the environment and natural resources. Supporting the First Nation in their engagement with the Government of Canada relating to C-29 An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation.

Matters related to implementation and interpretation of the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act. NRCan’s Radioactive Waste Management Framework Canada’s policy with respect to the management of radioactive waste produced by nuclear energy facilities, as set out in the federal government’s Radioactive Waste Management Framework- Discussions relate to the scope, nature and timing of the government’s plans for regulatory reform or initiatives, how the Nuclear Waste Management Organization could benefit, and its impact on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

Providing information regarding announcement of Anglo American’s proposed merger with Teck relevant to obtaining support for Investment Canada Act (ICA) approval. Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies to increase electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Policies and programs to support the development and deployment of new technologies in mining Policies and programs to support supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies and programs to support commecial opportunities abroad Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training in mining Policies and programs for the advancement of critical mineral production, processing, recycling, infrastructure and projects in Canada Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Fisheries Act with regard to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations Climate action policies including effective and competitive federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure

Policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks. Trade Canadian trade relations with respect to implementation of Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, CUSMA, Indo-Pacific strategy, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Canada and Indonesia Pursuing opportunities for partnership under the Strategic Innovation Fund and other programs to promote innovation to meet Canada's climate change commitments Export Reporting: Export Reporting requirements of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions, Canadian Border Services Agency and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with respect to the shipment of Nickel Powder Environmental Impact Asessment: Long Harbour Commercial Processing Plant in Newfoundland Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024. Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Regulatory Framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions by Large Final Emitters; and air pollutants