Georgina Llyod

Indigenous Loan Guarentee Program and National Benefits Sharing Framework Collaborative process between Canada and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation regarding an apology and compensation for Giant Mine

Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and National Benefits Sharing Framework Collaborative Process between Canada and Yellowknives Dene First Nation regarding an apology and compensation for Giant Mine

Collaborative process between Canada and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation regarding an apology and compensation for Giant Mine.

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.

Speaking to public office holders about seeking funding to support ARF operational costs and subsidized vessel time for research organizations and Indigenous communities. Speaking to and meeting with Designated Public Office Holders to discuss the need for increased investments in Indigenous led environmental conservation and scientific research initiatives. Speaking to and meeting with Designated Public Office Holders to discuss the Arctic Research Foundation to create awareness about the Foundation and of the necessity to include scientific research in the Arctic, the need for broadband, and Arctic data management in government priorities.

Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning offers postsecondary education programming in the Northwest Territories. Budget 2024 made a commitment to provide over two years, starting in 2024. Lobbying activities will seek to secure stable and sustainable sources of funding for years beyond the current commitment. As a leader in Indigenous and Northern education, Dechinta will also be working with Northern Affairs on strategies and policies related to education in the territories. Recommendations and input will be provided to the Minister and to department officials through planned engagement processes and through written submissions. Dechinta will seek to keep updated members of parliament and senators that have supported them.

Working with the Government of Canada regarding international trade, economic development and investment in West Africa, in countries where IAMGOLD has a presence. Engaging with the Government of Canada, including Global Affairs Canada, concerning third-party applications for development funding and the implementation of public-private development projects and partnerships in Burkina Faso. Discussions related to the various permits, approvals required for development of mining projects, national benefits sharing with Indigenous peoples and engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples on major resource development projects.

Creation of a North of 60 Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Extension of Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Extension Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Prospectors and Developers Association Conference funding support to attend and exhibit Funding support for Nunavut Mining Symposium Yellowknife Geoscience Forum funding support to organize and hold event Bill C-5, The Building Canada Act, Mine Permitting Timelines, Infrastructure Investment

Advocacy in support of Nihtat Gwich'in Council around the construction of major projects in the North West Territories including the Polar Over the Horizon Radar and potentially related development.

Seeking repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the development of its Hydro-Fiber link.

The NWMB is looking to engage MPs with the objective of increasing awareness of their work and priorities including wildlife management (allowable harvest levels, quotas and the designation of endangered, threatened and rare species) and matters of governance for which the board is responsible under Nunavut Agreement. The NWMB is looking to reclassify board positions to better reflect the Board's evolving scope of work and accountabilities and to achieve fairness with comparable board classification under PCO remuneration guidelines.

Working with the Government of Canada on the Nunavut Land Use Plan (NLUP) to demonstrate its commitment to the Plan's approval and to responsibly finance its implementation.