Dylan Bissonnette

Implementation of the Government of Canada's A Force of Nature Strategy, including Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Supporting the advancement of sustainable fisheries and oceans strategy, marine protected areas, and mitigation opportunities under the Fisheries Act review Targeted fiscal policies to unlock private capital and de-risk investment in nature, particularly land-based productive sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and Indigenous-led land management. Inclusion of funding for conservation and sustainable agriculture programs in Budget 2025 Sustainable agriculture policies and programs that support producers with the uptake of Beneficial Management Practices. Policies and programs that support Indigenous-led stewardship and education, as well as land use management policies that conserve environmentally sensitive landscapes and marine areas while promoting economic prosperity and sustainable development in those communities. Policies and programs related to Canada's Net-Zero goals and its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Convention on Biological Diversity. Grants and program funding for Indigenous-led environmental stewardship, education and land-use planning, including funding and programs administered through Environment and Climate Change Canada. Specifically funding for projects in Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Manitoba. Future Biodiversity target accountability act related to commitments under UN Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Policies and programs that support Indigenous-led stewardship and education, as well as land use management policies that conserve environmentally sensitive landscapes and marine areas while promoting economic prosperity and sustainable development in those communities.

Preparation for the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan. Upholding federal commitments to Porcupine Caribou Herd/Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Implementation Strategy for the New Nature Program Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment between Alberta and Canada Inventaire annuel des émissions de gaz à effet de serre / Annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory Canada Alberta MOU, potential amendments or exemptions to the oil tanker ban on BC's Coast Bill C-5 implementation-Building Canada Act Legislation. Advocating for the inclusion of nature considerations along with climate change impacts in the implementation of the act. Advocating for Ministers to consider the impacts on wildlife and their habitat as one of the conditions for approval. Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans Agenda. Engaging in discuss regarding Marine Protected Areas, Oceans Act implementation, as well as the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Species at Risk Act; in regards to habitat of endangered species, in particular: caribou, grizzly bear, polar bear, blue whales, sponge glass reefs and coral National Parks - in relation to the creation of National Parks and the ecological integrity of existing parks Federal Budget; in relation to protected areas and conservation of terrestrial and marine areas Oceans Act Implementation - in relation to the creation of National Protected Areas and the integrity of protected areas Northern Land Use Planning; in relation to creating protected areas and in government's role with stakeholders National Wildlife Areas - in regards to the creation and integrity of wildlife areas National Marine Conservation Areas; in relation to the development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the ecological integrity of existing MPAs Climate Change Policy;in relation to wilderness conservation and carbon sequestration

Discuss proposed zoning changes within the Northern Shelf Bio Region to meet ecological and cultural targets and the economic and social impacts these proposed changes will have will have on local communities.

Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies and programs to support commercial opportunities abroad through increased access to trade and markets for natural resources. Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training in mining Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Innovation policies and programs for the adoption and use of new technologies in mining Increased electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Impact Assessment processes and regulations as it relates to mining projects, permitting and proposals Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) and requirements for Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Discussions with officials about export financing and business opportunities abroad, which may include trade missions, free trade discussions and other engagements with trading partners Climate action policies including effective and efficient federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, recycling, infrastructure and projects in Canada

Supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies and programs to support commercial opportunities abroad through increased access to trade and markets for natural resources. Policies and programs to support commecial opportunities abroad Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training for Indigenous Peoples in mining Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Monitor the progress of the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act (C-34) and any ensuing regulatory changes Mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Innovation policies and programs for the adoption and use of new technologies in mining Increased electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Impact Assessment processes and regulations as it relates to mining projects, permitting and proposals Human resources and skills development and training for Indigenous Peoples in mining Discussions with officials about species monitoring, environmental impact mitigation and initiatives to protect fish populations in the Elk Valley. Development of greenhouse gas emissions regulations for the base metal smelting sector Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER), Coal Mining Effluent Regulations (CMER), and requirements for Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Climate action policies including effective and efficient federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, recycling, infrastructure and projects in Canada

Discuss proposed zoning changes within the Northern Shelf Bio Region to meet ecological and cultural targets and the economic and social impacts these proposed changes will have will have on local communities.

Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada. Legislation, regulation, and policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Clean Fuel Standard, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of environmental legislation such as the Species At Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.

Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of clean electricity within Canada including but not limited to the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit. Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada including but not limited to the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, Clean Fuel Regulations Hydrogen Quantification Methodology, and Hydrogen Roundtables. Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada. Legislation, regulation, and policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Clean Fuel Standard, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of environmental legislation such as the Species At Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations.

The client is seeking a new five year renewal mandate for the IAMC-TMX. In particular a strengthened mandate for Marine shipping, safety and aquatic environment as well as emergency management and safety. To continue with indigenous monitoring in terrestrial space, and to continue engaging 129 Indigenous Communities as it relates to socio-economic impacts. The client is looking to gain a better understanding of the government's Industrial Technological Benefits program, and how their organization could qualify. The client is interested in understanding how their organization could work within the Government's 5% indigenous participation targets for government procurement.

Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (CDCI) seeks the promotion of procurement practices and policies and other government action that foster the development of an internationally competitive Canadian icebreaker and ferry technology and construction hub centered in the Province of Québec. As a strategic partner of the Government of Canada under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (CDCI) communicates with public office holders about modernizing procurement, creating business opportunities, ensuring the success of the NSS and renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy fleets.

• Trade policy as it relates to the import and export of spirits. • Tax policy on alcohol related to the enabling environment and competitiveness of spirits (addressing the impact of the escalator excise tax on the alcohol industry). • Interprovincial trade barriers related to spirits business. • Environmental policy as it relates to the alcohol industry. • Engaging with Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada and Foreign Affairs on WHO’s Global Alcohol Strategy and actions undertaken by the industry in Canada to reduce harmful drinking.

Engaging with the Ministry of Transport on supply chain matters and impact on business operations. Trade policy as it relates to the import and export of spirits (EU and UK Free Trade Agreements; Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) Tax policy on alcohol related to the enabling environment and competitiveness of spirits (addressing the impact of the escalator excise tax on the alcohol industry) Policy affecting women and gender equality, as it relates to empowering women and promoting the representation of women in the food & beverages industry Interprovincial trade barriers related to the spirits business, including e-commerce/direct-to-consumer Environmental policy as it relates to the alcohol industry; measures on plastic/polyethylene terephthalate, carbon, recycling (extended producer responsibility programs) Engaging with Ministry of Transportation, Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada and Foreign Affairs on WHO’s Global Alcohol Strategy and actions undertaken by the industry in Canada to reduce harmful drinking Agriculture policy as it relates to promoting sustainable agriculture

Statutory review of the Pest Control Products Act, engagement on Pest Control Products regulatory transformation, renewal and cancellation policy. Statutory review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and amendments to other toxics law policies and/or regulations including the Pest Control Products Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act. Obtaining recognition of constitutionally-protected environmental rights, including the codification of these rights through the proposed Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights; Implementing the Fisheries Act to better protect fish, fish habitat and water flows. Implementation of the Species at Risk Act in a manner that ensures protection of species-at-risk. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act in a manner that protects the environment, including effective application of Strategic and Regional Impact Assessment provisions Banning thermal coal exports from and through Canada Advocating to strengthen the Impact Assessment Act, regulations and policies Advocating to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Advocating that plastics be added to the Priority Substances List and to the List of Toxic Substances Advocating for the reform of the Competition Act. Advocating for the passage of legislation that recognizes protects the right to a healthy environment. Advocating for the passage of Bill C-230 National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism Act Advocating for the implementation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Advocating for sustainable finance regulation Advocating for strengthening Bill C-50 (the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act). Advocating for laws to enable citizens’ right to repair products Advocating for healthy transportation Advocating for circular economy laws, strategies and policies Advocating for Bill S-243, An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, and which would require certain financial and other federally regulated entities to address climate change Advocating for a United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Advocating for a robust national environmental justice strategy to assess and address environmental racism and injustice Advocating for a federal Aquaculture Act that protects native species and coastal ecosystems Advocating for a Canadian climate change accountability framework Advocating for a Biodiversity Accountability Act