Ian Ketcheson

• Training and skills development Indigenous Peoples in mining and processing • Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs • Federal funding programs aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization within the mining sector • Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, and infrastructure projects in Canada • Adoption and use of new technologies in mining and processing

Working with the government to develop the Eagle's Nest nickel, copper, platinum, palladium and chromite deposits, all of which are located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario in the emerging metals camp known as the "Ring of Fire"

Providing feedback and policy suggestions on Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, and the definition of Canada's critical minerals list. Support from the Government through repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the Springpole Gold Project.

Support from the Government through repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the Springpole Gold Project. Providing feedback and policy suggestions on Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, and the definition of Canada's critical minerals list.

Canadian Navigable Waters Act in respect to compliance for projects in the mineral industry Canadian Metals and Minerals Plan as it relates to NRCan's development of the plan and as it relates to the mining industry Clean Electricity and Fuel Regulations Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect to: Chemicals Management Plan; implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury; and the National Pollutant Release Inventory. Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to substances produced by or used by the mineral industry Climate Change policies and/or programs as they relate to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and the decarbonization of the mining sector Critical Minerals Strategy as it relates to the Government of Canada's policies and/or programs in support of critical mineral development Air Quality Management System as it affects the mineral industry Canada Transportation Act as it relates to shipping of mineral products Canadian position with respect to implementation of MARPOL Annex V, the regular updating of changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code Doing Business the Canadian Way: A Strategy to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada's Extractive Sector Abroad in respect to Canadian mining companies operating abroad.

Fisheries Act - Section 35 in respect of compliance for projects near water in the mineral industry Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) respecting Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes as it relates to mining and economic development Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the Yukon, NWT and Nunavut. Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of amendments to the administration of prospecting permits and mineral claims Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) as it relates to substances produced or used by the mining industry United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as it relates to mining sector activities UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan in relation to providing input on the implementation of measures that intersect with mining activities Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act in regards to mining The Income Tax Act in relation to corporation taxation and the use of fiscal policy with regard to the mineral industry. Species at Risk Act as it relates to mining sector activities Safety of Life as Sea Convention at the International Maritime Organization Recommended Nunavut Land Use Plan in relation to land use implications for the mining sector of Nunavut Policies or programs at Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada. CANNOR and other departments and agencies that pertain to trade-enabling infrastructure investment in remote and norther regions. Policies or programs at Environment and Climate Change Canada that relate to biodiversity conservation, including the development of the National Biodiversity Strategy Policies and programs that relate to energy renewal, energy efficiency and management, energy technology, clean technology and innovation. Oceans Act in respect to Marine protected areas Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act as it relates to mining sector activities Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of royalty administration and diamond valuation, as applicable. Northern Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the NWT and Nunavut. Nature Accountability Legislation (anticipated in 2024) National Benefits Sharing Framework in relation to providing input on the design and implementation of the framework Migratory Birds Regulations as it relates to mining sector activities Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to mining sector activities MacKenzie Valley Resource Management Boards and Agencies in respect of effluent regulations for diamond mining in Canada Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Boards, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yukon Environment and Socio-economic Assessment Board, Yukon Water Board, Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavut Water Board as they relate to (published or unpublished) reasons for decisions made in environmental assessment and permitting; appointments with respect to relevant qualifications and professional and technical experience of Board appointees, and policy decision that affect effluent standards set in water permits. Impact Assessment Act & Regs. as they affect assessment of projects in the mineral industry Human Resources - Human Resources Development Canada - Mining skills development and training programs for Indigenous and under-represented groups in mining (female, new Canadians), with the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR) Formerly Bill C-17 - Amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESSA) and subsequent engagement on related issues as it pertains to the mining industry. Foreign investment and trade as it relates to Foreign Investment Agreements (FIPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER), the proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations (CMER) and proposed regulations for

Species at Risk Act: With respect to possible legislative and regulatory changes to SARA Small Modular Reactors: Advocate for government support for the development of SMRs to support government energy and climate change policies Science and Technology: Advocate for continued support for nuclear research and development, including our production and development of life-saving medical isotopes with industry and Indigenous partners. Nuclear Waste Management: Advocate policies with respect to long-term nuclear waste storage. Nuclear Liability Act: Lobby government with respect to upcoming changes to the regulations around the NLA Nuclear Energy: Advocate for greater recognition of nuclear energy and its role in fighting climate change and supporting CANDU technology development and innovation. International Trade: Advocate for policies or programs that assist the Canadian nuclear industry in developing/increasing foreign trade. Fisheries Act: With respect to possible changes to the Fisheries Act involving destruction of fish and/or fish habitat including Bill C68 and ensuing regulations Department of Finance: With respect to possible changes to regulations around private corporate pension plans and various proposed tax measures Climate: Inclusion of nuclear energy in the program as a means of maximizing emissions-free nuclear power generation to assist Canada is achieving its emissions reduction objectives. Canadian Nuclear Safety Control Act: Regulatory documents pertaining to the design,construction and operation of new nuclear power plants and continued safe operation of existing plants. Canadian Nuclear Labs - Outline areas of possible co-operation with respect to the future activities of CNL including, medical isotopes, R&D, refurbishment of operating reactors and development of new reactors. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Impact Assessment Act. Bruce Power will be lobbying the government with respect to the Impact Assessment Act and the regulation. Bruce Power is interested in discussing policies and programs that support the increased use of electrical vehicles

Nuclear Waste Management: Policies, legislation and regulatory frameworks related to the long term management, interim storage, transportation and governance of used nuclear fuel and low and intermediate level radioactive waste. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL): Federal policies, governance and program considerations related to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, including nuclear research and development, isotope production, reactor refurbishment, waste management innovation and new nuclear technologies. Nuclear Safety, Environmental & Liability Frameworks: Legislation and regulations governing the safety, licensing, operation and environmental oversight of nuclear facilities, including the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, and associated regulations. International Trade & Nuclear Exports: Trade, export and international cooperation policies affecting Canadian nuclear technologies, services and fuels, including export financing, international agreements and strategic trade alignment. Workforce, Skills & Labour Availability: Immigration, training, apprenticeship and skilled trades policies and programs supporting major nuclear projects and long term workforce sustainability. Emergency Management & National Defence: Policies, legislation and intergovernmental frameworks related to nuclear emergency preparedness, public safety, national defence, and federal provincial coordination. Science, Research & Medical Isotopes: Federal science, research and innovation policies and programs related to nuclear research and development, technology innovation, and the production and supply of medical isotopes, including collaboration with industry, research institutions and Indigenous partners. Indigenous Partnership & Reconciliation: Federal policies, programs and frameworks related to Indigenous consultation, participation, equity ownership, economic reconciliation, capacity building and long term partnerships in the nuclear and clean energy sectors. Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects. Federal Fiscal Measures: Taxation, fiscal policy and financial measures administered by the Department of Finance, including clean energy investment tax credits, capital cost allowance, pension related policies, and other federal fiscal measures relevant to major infrastructure and energy projects. New Nuclear Development & Supply Chains: Policies, programs and regulatory considerations related to the development, deployment, financing and operation of new nuclear facilities, including nuclear fuel supply, uranium and conversion services, domestic manufacturing capacity, critical supply chains, and clean energy industrial development. Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.

Relating to the Federal commitment to develop regulations, policies and programs to support implementation of the National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy Investment tax credit proposals, with respect to incentives for certain types of renewable and clean energy technologies, including energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). With regard to policies, regulations and programs with respect to potential US tariffs on Canada/US trade. Clean Electricity Regulations, with respect to the overall development of the regulations and compliance mechanisms. Seeking to generate awareness and support of the role of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and related infrastructure to drive global emissions reductions and support economic development in Canada. Raising awareness and providing information to decision makers on energy policy and of the need to improve regulatory efficiency. Excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (EIFEL), with respect to a potential exemption for regulated utilities from proposed changes to interest deductibility limits. Discuss development of greenhouse gas emissions regulations for the utility sector Advocating to ensure the development of energy policy in Canada is based on energy, economic and environment principles. Advocating for the importance of renewable gases to meet federal climate goals and for policy and program support. Advocating for the expansion of existing energy programs to include programs and policy that support utility energy efficiency programs and technology and innovation. Advocating for support to expand energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, support transportation and trade infrastructure and renewable energy development. Advocating for program support for natural gas vehicles and raising awareness of the merits of natural gas vehicles. Advocating for approaches to the federal Clean Fuel Standard that sees the cost-effective deployment of low-carbon solutions from gas & electric utilities

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

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation and discussions around transportation as it relates to the oil and gas industry Sustainable Finance and Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) considerations for investment decisions. Support for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) to advance research to build upon existing expertise in the development of clean and affordable energy. Support for industry due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic on oil and natural gas sector, including access to COVID rapid tests, regulatory requirements, liability, methane, liquidity, technology/innovation/infrastructure funding, wage subsidy, funding for student and new graduate positions. Species at Risk Act with regard to conservation initiatives to protect species and their habitats Seeking creation of a provincial pilot program to enable companies to purchase COVID rapid tests. Impact Assessment Act as it relates to approvals and impact assessments for major oil and gas projects. Duty to consult Indigenous communities as it relates to oil and gas projects, including implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Discussions on climate change regulations and policies that may be directed at oil sands, refining, and gas processing. This includes methane, Clean Fuels Standard and net zero. Canadian policy support related to international market access for oil and gas. Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria for air contaminants and air pollutant regulations Canadian Energy Regulator as it relates to regulatory oversight of upstream interprovincial pipelines. Allow immediate deductibility of capital costs for tax purposes in the year in which they occur, to be applied broadly across the economy in a manner that aligns with similar tax reforms in the US.

Participating in the regulatory process and consultations relating to the proposed Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project.

Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, with respect to FPX Nickel Corp.'s exploration and development of nickel deposits. Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund, with respect to FPX Nickel Corp.'s application to advance the Baptiste Nickel Project.

Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Discussions on mining and regional economic development, including mine closures, as well as policies on conservation, nature-based solutions, and marine protected areas. Discussions on enhancing Canada’s Mining and Metals sector competitiveness through fiscal and tax policies, supporting new technologies, innovation, and advanced manufacturing and national security. Discussions on existing policies and regulations that impact efficient operations of port, rail, and transportation and trade corridors; and development of enabling infrastructure to support competitiveness of mining projects in remote regions of Canada. Discussions on policies and programs aimed at enhancing access to energy to support project development. Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry. Discussions on labour measures, skilled labour access, supply chain challenges, and the implementation of legislation and regulations related to this topic. Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.