David Thompson

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.

Presenting land options to government agencies to fulfill their operational needs.

Discussing the community's projects with an objective of determining best practices to reach full capacity for community-led large-scale projects. This has included asking for direction on potential funding opportunities that are available.

Seek renewal of lease at CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Montreal

The Arctic Gateway Group is seeking federal government support and funding to rebuild the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway allowing them to play a more significant role in Canada's trade and transportation sectors.

To advocate to the Government to approve new, fast and effective ways to build urgently needed defence related infrastructure that supports the needs of CAF, DND and Canada's broader national security, with a specific emphasis on flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable infrastructure projects on military installations that can also include the use of public-private partnership models.

To receive federal funding for a runway refurbishment/upgrade.

Seeking government support through repayable or non-repayable contributions towards the First Nation's acquisition of a company.

Advocating for access to funding under Transport Canada's Arctic Infrastructure Fund to support air navigation and aviation infrastructure projects in the North, including communications with federal officials regarding project eligibility, application processes, and funding decisions Measures under Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, as they relate to consumer privacy, personal information, data protection, and Artificial Intelligence. Discussions with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada concerning labour and immigration topics. Pension Benefits Standard Act in respect of defined benefit pension plan solvency funding rules. Discussion with Environment and Climate Change Canada regarding weather infrastructure and associated services. Discussions with Transport Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding infrastructure programs. Discussions with National Defence regarding coordination between civil and military airspace. Discussions with National Defence and Transport Canada concerning the procurement of air navigation services systems and corporate indemnification. Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada concerning spectrum management policies. Discussions with Global Affairs Canada regarding the support for international technology sales. Canadian Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act with respect to the governance of NAV CANADA. Canada Transportation Act with respect to consumer issues. Canada Labour Code concerning labour standards. Aeronautics Act concerning air transportation safety, security, regulations and policies relating to air navigation levels of service.

National airports policy, regarding impacts to aviation ecosystem National Airports Policy, with respect to increasing access to capital funding Regulations with respect to data sharing, aviation performance reporting, Customs Act, Canadian Transportation Act National Airports Policy, with respect to increasing airport funding National Airport Policy with regards to the Ground Lease, and amendments to support growth and sector recovery Border Enforcement Policy, enhancing digitalization of border processing to enhance passenger experience Airport infrastructure development, including planning, construction, zoning, and regulatory approvals. Preparing for airport expansion and growth Proposed amendments to Canadian Aviation Security Regulations to enhance physical security at aerodromes International Air Policy, regarding bilateral air service agreements Financing policies for airports - exploring ways in which airports can be financed or otherwise funded to ensure adequate capital requirements are met for this critical infrastructure. Canadian Aviation Security Measures as applicable to airports with respect to risk based security at airports Canadian Aviation Regulations and strengthening safety measures on airside of aerodromes Border Enforcement policy, regarding implementation of passenger facilitation to improve customer service Aviation Security Regulatory Review and Airport Security Programs with respect to risk based security at airports