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Cordell Johnson

Atlantic Desk, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)15 communications in the past year

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GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY

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The legislative review of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and potential development of regulations and/or guidelines in that respect. Seeking procurement opportunities pertaining to land-based systems including light utility vehicles, logistic vehicles and ancillaries including supporting infrastructure, and other requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces Recommendations on the development and implementation of the Clean Fuel Standard related to credit generation and associated regulatory requirements. Provide input to government on COVID border measures to facilitate business essential travel Obtain contributions from Strategic Innovation Fund for investment in Canadian facilities/initiatives. Obtain contributions from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for research partnerships. Obtain contributions from Automotive Partnership Council (APC) New regulations pertaining to the implementation of the Prohibition of the Purchase of residential real estate by Non-Canadians New regulations or policies related to Chemical Management Program and their impacts on manfacturing or vehicle importation New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Safety standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle GHG Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle energy efficiency standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing Vehicle Criteria Emission standards and regulations New regulations and amendments to existing regulations pertaining to consumer protection and electronic commerce New legislation and/or revisions to existing legislation in the area of Vehicle Emissions, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Efficiency International Trade Agreements in respect of fairness and access to markets for automotive industry. discussions regarding the development of future vehicle purchase programs to support military operations. Discussions regarding consultation and outreach related to investment and development. Design and implementation of policies related to plastics as they pertain to vehicle manufacturing and vehicle importation Design and implementation of policies/programs associated with the federal carbon backstop and the output based pricing system as it impacts our manufacturing facilities Consumer privacy policy development, trademark and copyright law, as related to emerging auto cyber security and autonomous vehicle development Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in respect of impacts on automotive industry Budget recommendations in respect to existing and proposed automotive R & D, Innovation Development and Innovation Commercialization support programs Budget recommendations in respect of removing ecoAUTO levies Budget recommendations in respect of automotive investment fund Budget recommendations in respect of alternative fuel and refueling infrastructure support tax policies and support programs Budget recommendations in respect of advanced vehicle technology consumer incentives

Clean Economy Fund

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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

University of New Brunswick

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Advocating for faster processing of student immigration applications. Arranging meetings to advocate for research and infrastructure support and to increase awareness of the client's research capabilities, and government support for university-led innovation and commercialization. Communication with regards to the role of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and public universities in the emerging federal innovation agenda and how UNB can get funding. Sources of funding are to be determined. Communication with regards to the role of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and public universities in the emerging federal innovation agenda. Communication with federal government with regards to ongoing status of National Research Council Canada.

Arranging meetings to advocate for research and infrastructure support and to increase awareness of the client's research capabilities. Seeking funding for new learning centres on Fredericton and Saint John campuses, research and engagement, and arranging meetings for the President of the University of New Brunswick.

The Porter O'Brien Agency

J.D. Irving

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Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner. Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits. Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada. Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners’ silviculture and conservation programs. Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications. Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties. Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030. Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation. Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations. Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.

Mersey River Wind

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Engaging government officials regarding eligibility for Investment Tax Credits for clean electricity generation. Engaging government decisionmakers regarding a contribution agreement under NRCan's Smart Renewables Electricity Pathways (SREPs) program.

Engaging government officials regarding eligibility for Investment Tax Credits for clean electricity generation. Engaging government decision-makers regarding a contribution agreement under NRCan's Smart Renewables Electricity Pathways (SREPs) program.

Summa Strategies Canada & 1 other

Roswall Development

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Engaging government decision-makers regarding regional development agency (ACOA) programs to support scaling up of Roswall's provincially licensed renewable to retail electricity entity Renewally Energy. Engaging members of parliament and government decision-makers regarding federal policies and programs that support renewable electricity generation and distribution including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Determining investment tax credit eligibility criteria for renewable electricity generation projects.

Determining investment tax credit eligibility criteria for renewable electricity generation projects. Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Engaging government decision-makers regarding regional development agency (ACOA) programs to support scaling up of Roswall's provincially licensed renewable to retail electricity entity Renewally Energy. Engaging members of parliament and government decision-makers regarding federal policies and programs that support renewable electricity generation and distribution including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program.

Summa Strategies Canada & 1 other

CEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

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Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the cement industry, including potential tariffs. Federal initiatives on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage to support investment by the cement industry in projects to reach the industry's net-zero ambition. Engaging Parliamentarians on federal government policies impacting Canada’s economic security, supply chain resilience and sustainability and potential impacts on the Cement Industry in Canada and its ability to remain competitive in a global market The Investing in Canada Plan, National Infrastructure Assessment and the Building Canada Plan: Gas Tax Fund in respect of funding to municipalities for infrastructure investments. The Federal Hydrogen Strategy and the role of the cement and concrete industry as hydrogen end users The Federal Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and their impact on cost competitiveness of the cement and concrete industry The announced climate plan, A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy and the role of cement and concrete to reach Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan Scientific Research and Development Tax Incentive Program and the design scope of programs applicable to the cement industry. Renewable Fuels Regulations in respect of incentives for energy from renewable sources. Public-Private Partnership and in respect of the P3 Crown Corporation. National Sustainable Development Act, in respect of materials and design consideration in sustainable construction. National Pollutant Release Inventory policy regarding air emissions. National highways policies and programs and the design and life cycle assessment and costing of roads and highways. National Building Code of Canada with respect to proposed amendments to include lower carbon materials and fire safety Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) policy or program in respect of advocating for concrete highways and concrete infrastructure Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Provincial-Territorial Funding in regards to infrastructure spending and promoting sustainability and life-cycle assessment and costing requirements for projects. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: GST Rebate in respect of manufacturing tax costs. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Gateways & Border Crossings Fund in respect of improvements to the flow of goods across borders through the promotion of concrete infrastructure. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the National Infrastructure Assessment and Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) and is respect of life cycle assessment and costing and design requirements for projects. Introduction of carbon contracts for difference to support long-term investment by the cement industry in projects to support lower carbon cement and concrete Input regarding federal policies that can help enhance the competitiveness of the Canadian cement industry. Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP) in respect of funding design, requirements and implementation. Import Tariff on Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment in respect of lowering or elimination of tariffs on imported machinery and equipment. Greening of Federal Government procurement policies and programs in respect of sustainability and adoption of lower carbon concrete. Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and related Output-Based Pricing System regulations in respect of GHG and air emissions and carbon pricing. Greenhouse gas inventory policy or program in respect of the consultations with industry and federal-provincial harmonization and greenhouse gas emission reporting under a national single window system. Federal Contaminated Sites Management in respect of design and funding requirements for projects. Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan regarding brownfield sites and the promotion of cement based solidification and stabilization technology choices for projects. Clean Energy Fund Program in respect of renewable and clean energy a

Canadian Opera Company

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Support from Heritage Recovery Funds Increased funding for the Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Confederation Centre of the Arts

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Explore funding opportunities through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, ACOA and Infrastructure Canada to fund the revitalization and renovation of the Confederation Centre of the Arts.

PAA Advisory | Conseils

DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA

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Support the renewal of federal freshwater programs and modernize legislation. Invest in habitat inventories, geospatial data, and research, and public engagement to support evidence-based conservation decisions. Modernize habitat offsetting policies to improve ecological outcomes and transparency. Modernize and expand federal funding for habitat restoration, habitat management infrastructure renewal, and conservation project reconstruction. Support indigenous-led land conservation, stewardship initiatives, and indigenous leadership in conservation. Advocate for integration and alignment of international biodiversity and climate commitments with domestic policy, planning and funding frameworks. Advocate for the inclusion, use, and advancement of wetlands and uplands as nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure in land use planning, funding, and research. Advance policies and programs that recognize the value of natural assets and ecosystems by promoting ecosystem service valuation, effective environmental data frameworks, and incentive-based conservation approaches. Advance policies and programs that incentivize the adoption of agri-environmental best management practices and programs.

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