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Daryl S. Fridhandler

Senator, Senate of Canada4 communications in the past year

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Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

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Communicating with the Government of Canada, including via government-led consultations, about guidelines for pipeline watercourse crossings, including guidelines issued by the Canadian Energy Regulator on trenched and trenchless crossings. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-31 (“A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025”), also known as “Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2”, more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada about cooperation and collaboration with Indigenous peoples, including on (i) the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), (ii) the National Benefits-Sharing Framework, (iii) the Comprehensive Land Claims Policy, (iv) the Duty to Consult and (v) other consultation matters Communicating with the Government of Canada about the creation, design and implementation of the Canada Strong Fund, Canada’s national sovereign wealth fund, including the potential for investments in the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, including via government-led consultations, about the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (“IMARs”) under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-30 (“An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026”), colloquially referred to as the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about oil spill response and preparedness, including the “Field guide for oil spill response in Arctic waters” and related measures Communicating with the Government of Canada about artificial intelligence (“AI”), including (i) the potential for AI to accelerate energy innovation and (ii) AI-related research by centres, labs and satellite stations at the Department of Natural Resources. Communicating with the Government of Canada about regulations under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, including SOR/2009-315 (“Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations”) and SOR/2016-108 (“Regulations Establishing a List of Spill-treating Agents). Communicating with the Government of Canada about existing and proposed regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (“CEPA”), including SOR/2022-140 (“Clean Fuel Regulation”), SOR/2020-231 (“Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector)”), SOR/2018-66 (“Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)”), SOR/2019-51 (“Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019”), SOR/2025-270 (“Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025”) and the (proposed/draft) Oil Sands Mining Effluent Regulation. Communicating with the Government of Canada about energy trade between the United States and Canada, including the construction and operation of prospective pipeline projects and the imposition of potential tariffs on oil and gas and the renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (“CUSMA”), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). Communicating with the Government of Canada about CAPP’s regulatory policy priorities, in general, including (i) clearing regulatory roadblocks, (ii) streamlining approval processes for major projects and (iii) reducing regulatory red tape. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill S-238 (“An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts”), more specifically its impact on the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about the impact of global geopolitical risks (including those related to Iran, Russia and Venezuela) on oil

Beneva

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Participer aux discussions portant sur les politiques, cadres réglementaires et orientations liés à la modernisation de la protection de la vie privée et à l’adoption de l’intelligence artificielle dans les entreprises canadiennes, afin d’améliorer la productivité et de contribuer à la croissance économique. Participer aux discussions sur les orientations et politiques gouvernementales en matière de santé, plus particulièrement en ce qui concerne les programmes d’avantages sociaux des employés, incluant l’assurance invalidité et les régimes d’assurance médicaments. Plaider en faveur de politiques visant à simplifier les processus administratifs et à alléger le fardeau réglementaire des organisations au Canada, leur permettant ainsi de mieux servir leur clientèle. Partager de l’information afin de présenter Beneva, son évolution, ses services et ses défis. Participer aux discussions sur les orientations et politiques gouvernementales portant sur l’approche gouvernementale en matière de vol de véhicules. Participer aux discussions sur les orientations et politiques gouvernementales relatives aux tremblements de terre, aux inondations et aux autres catastrophes naturelles, ainsi qu’à l’adaptation aux changements climatiques.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

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Federal appointments to the boards of directors of Canadian Port Authorities and Crown corporations. Issues concerning railway safety, operations and investment. Regulatory and policy alignment between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Changes to, or pursuant to, the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, or other acts impacting railway operations, including with respect to regulations, rules, and exemptions. International trade and tariff policies, including implications from related government support programs. Infrastructure funding and projects that support Canada’s supply chains, enable trade, and improve safety. Changes to, or government actions pursuant to, the Canada Labour Code respecting labour stability in Canadian supply chains or otherwise affecting federally regulated employees. Tax policies to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy and support trade diversification.

National Apartment Council of Canada

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Seeking the development and implementation of a federal capital gains tax deferral mechanism for rental property owners and housing developers who reinvest proceeds from the sale of rental properties into new Canadian rental housing supply, including purpose-built rental housing. The proposal would be modeled in part on tax-deferred reinvestment mechanisms used in other jurisdictions, including Section 1031 of the United States Internal Revenue Code, while adapted to Canada’s tax and housing policy framework. Engaging with federal officials and elected representatives on federal tax policy measures that support purpose-built rental housing development in Canada. Purpose-built rental projects are underwritten over long timelines and benefit from a stable and predictable policy environment. Clarity around GST/HST, federal tax measures, and broader policy direction can help support project feasibility, investment decisions, financing structures, and delivery timelines. National Apartment Council advocates for a competitive and predictable federal tax framework that supports investor confidence, strengthens underwriting certainty, and helps enable the long-term capital required to build new rental housing at scale. Discussions include opportunities to provide clear and stable tax treatment for purpose-built rental housing, reduce structural cost pressures, and ensure that federal tax policy supports long-term investment, development certainty, and rental housing supply. Lobbying on reintroducing a tax incentive for developers known as the Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) or also known as the Multi-Unit Rental Building (MURB). Engaging with federal officials, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators, deputy ministers, ministerial staff, parliamentary staff, departmental representatives, and other federal stakeholders on policies and programs that support purpose-built rental housing development, housing supply, and community infrastructure across Canada. Providing federal officials with information on industry-wide challenges affecting rental development, including project feasibility, infrastructure constraints, approval timelines, documentation requirements, and coordination across federal housing initiatives. Discussions include meetings to advance National Apartment Council advocacy priorities, including existing federal housing programs such as MLI Select and the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP), GST/HST measures, the Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) program, and the development of a federal capital gains tax deferral mechanism for rental property owners and housing developers who reinvest proceeds from the sale of rental properties into new Canadian rental housing supply, including purpose-built rental housing. Engaging with CMHC and federal officials on policies, programs, and financing tools that support purpose-built rental housing development in Canada, including MLI Select, the Apartment Construction Loan Program, and related CMHC initiatives. Providing CMHC representatives with information on industry-wide challenges affecting purpose-built rental development, including application complexity, approval timelines, documentation requirements, and coordination across CMHC programs. Discussions include introductory and ongoing meetings with CMHC to discuss policies and programs that support National Apartment Council's member network and advance broader advocacy priorities, including providing an overview of the Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) program and its key features, benefits, and role in supporting rental housing supply.