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Grant Arnold

Senior Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)32 communications in the past year

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Woodfibre Management

10

Workforce development requirements for LNG industry, and Woodfibre LNG project specifically. Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, with respect to greenhouse gas emissions and LNG development LNG development and infrastructure investment, low-emissions LNG, electrification of LNG facilities

TransCanada PipeLines

5

Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Enhancing collaboration with the Government of Canada for the protection of critical infrastructure. To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG. To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects. To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project. To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels. To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process. To discuss the status and implementation of the federal government's proposed greenhouse gas regulations. To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects. To discuss and seek government approval for the acquisition of land rights on federally owned land. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for renewable energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of the proposed Regulations respecting reduction in the release of methane and certain volatile organic compounds and how the proposed regulation applies to the Corporation’s industry. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL). Representations, comments and discussions regarding the advancement of hydrogen energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities. Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Discussing potential assistance from the federal government to assist with company discussions with Mexican regulatory authorities.

PETRONAS Energy Canada

4

The development of economic and environmental policies for the production of natural gas as well as access to export markets. Innovation policies and clean technology funding initiatives that affect the upstream petroleum industry like CCUS Investment Tax Credit. Indigenous Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to consultation policy pertaining to resource management. Climate change policies and regulations and associated greenhouse gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the upstream petroleum industry.

Canadian Energy Infrastructure

2

Connect representatives in the CEIC with government officials to discuss the regulatory processes, tax treatment, and infrastructure funding related to a new Indigenous-owned natural gas pipeline and LNG terminal that is being constructed in British Columbia.

Wellington Dupont

Enbridge

2

Discussions regarding the safe and reliable operation of Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding projects, expansions, optimizations, and changes to tolling arrangements relating to Enbridge’s liquids pipelines, natural gas pipelines, and utilities and power assets. Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion. Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions. Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas). Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation. Discussions and feedback regarding regulatory efficiency, including environmental assessments, the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, Clean Electricity Regulations, and the output-based pricing system.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

1

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

Capital Power

1

General advocacy related to the development of power generation projects in Canada, including natural gas-fired generation, wind, solar, battery storage and small modular reactors. Advocacy related to the development of large-scale data centre projects in Canada. Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act – greenhouse gas regulations, carbon pricing and emissions policies for electricity generation. Funding for technology development, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects, small modular reactors (SMR), clean technology, clean hydrogen, and other decarbonization projects through the Clean Energy Fund, investment tax credit policy, and all other applicable funding sources and mechanisms. Federal programs or support for low or zero emitting sources of electricity generation and other electricity decarbonization initiatives, including but not limited to: wind, solar, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), carbon conversion, direct air capture, small modular reactors (SMR), hydrogen, and energy storage. Federal programs, policies or supports for inter-provincial electricity transmission. Federal climate plans, policies, and pathways to economy-wide net-zero by 2050. Advocacy with respect to development of the Clean Electricity Regulations, Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, and other policies, programs, and enabling regulation in support of achieving a net-zero electricity sector by 2035. Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act – development of five-year emissions-reduction targets and emissions-reduction plans to achieve each target, including Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Advocacy regarding "Legislative Proposals Relating to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations" - specifically proposals related to the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Clean Technology ITC, and ITC-related labour requirements.

ENMAX

1

Engagement on intertie and distribution system development, including costs and ratepayer impacts associated with grid expansion. Discussions regarding tax policy changes for municipally owned utilities, including changes to ownership thresholds to remain tax exempt. Discussions regarding the impacts of the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules on regulated utilities in Alberta. Discussion and engagement about the future of electricity in Canada, including the announced Electricity Working Group between the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta to explore measures to support grid stability, modernization and services for electricity generation in Alberta. Discussions on carbon markets, including engagement with working groups announced by the federal government to explore different models of linking carbon markets across Canada. Discussions regarding characteristics of future grant funding or programs related to grid modernization and other applicable electricity funding programs. Discussions on industrial carbon pricing, output-based pricing system reviews, including the federal benchmark, and the impact of these policies on the electricity market in Alberta and consumers. Engagement with federal officials on subject matter and policy changes related to the Federal Electricity Strategy, Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy. Discussions on amendments to the Clean Electricity Regulations to extend the life of existing power assets and unlock new investment in Alberta's electricity sector.

Equinix

1

Discussions with regard to the general application of AI enabled technology by federal government departments and the promotion of their adoption across the Canadian economy. Equinix seeks to raise its profile within the Canadian Government and more specifically seeks procurement opportunities for their products and solutions. Equinix is a vendor-neutral multitenant data center provider.

The Capital Hill Group

Fednav

1

Transport Canada in respect of the Green Shipping Corridor Port of Churchill and Shipping in the Arctic Transport Canada, Marine Safety, in respect of the Risk Assessment on Wide Beam Ships study. Transport Canada, Marine Safety, in respect of operational issues with regard to pilotage in the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes. Transport Canada, Canadian Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes, in respect of discussion on application of the Code. Marine Transportation Security Act in respect to the implementation of security controls on vessels and terminals as required under the various regulations (eg the "Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program"). Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, in respect of waterway management. Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, in respect of the level of services in the Quebec, Central & Arctic, Maritimes and Newfoundland regions. Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, in respect of cost recovery for aids to navigation, icebreaking and dredging services. Environment Canada, Clean Air policy, in respect to the development of a memorandum of understanding with the marine industry regarding greenhouse gases. Customs Act, in respect of the "Advance Commercial Information" program and in respect of the "Reporting of Export Goods" regulation. Canadian Food and Inspection Agency, Plant Protection Branch, in respect of Asian Gypsy moth directive and in respect of wood packaging materials directive. Canada Shipping Act, in respect to air pollution from ships and discussion on a Special Area for emissions from ships in North America. Canada Shipping Act, in respect of the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals. Canada Shipping Act, Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations, in respect to regulations and enforcement policy. Canada Border and Services Agency, in respect of cost recovery for Agency services and in respect to funding Customs services across Canada. Bill to Amend the Pilotage Act, in respect of pilotage cost and levels of service.

Recent activity

Apr 24, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
Paul Pathy contacted Grant Arnold on behalf of Fednav
Apr 2, 2026
Greg Ebel contacted Grant Arnold on behalf of Enbridge
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
Fernando Minna contacted Grant Arnold on behalf of Equinix
Mar 17, 2026
Mark Poweska contacted Grant Arnold on behalf of ENMAX
Mar 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
Avik Dey contacted Grant Arnold on behalf of Capital Power
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
Greg Ebel contacted Grant Arnold on behalf of Enbridge
Sep 17, 2025