Ira Khedkar

Seeking funding from various government departments responsible for achieving the federal government's Net Zero targets. ARC Clean Technology is funding to support the work to commercialize the ARC-100 SMR.

ARC Clean Technology seeks funding to support the work to commercialize the ARC-100 SMR. Seeking funding from various government departments responsible for achieving the federal government's Net Zero targets.

Strategic Investment Fund (SIF), Clean Fuel Funds, Net Zero Accelerator Fund to expedite a decarbonization project for large emitters and GHG Abatement, Investment Tax Credits, Federal Incentive Mechanisms Regulations and policies that affect the ongoing operations of North Atlantic Refining Ltd. and Braya Renewable Fuels Ltd. Proposed changes in the Clean Fuel Standard Regulations and to maintain exemption status Greenhouse Gas Regulations, Federal Carbon Pricing backstop, and Carbon Tax Climate Change policies and regulations associated with Greenhouse Gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the fiscal operation of a renewable fuels refinery operations and or Green Hydrogen Energy Hub

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta. Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure Consultation with government officials regarding mitigation and preventative measures of aquatic invasive species

Discussions with government officials regarding the national electricity strategy and the role of propane, renewable propane and rDME in Canada, including their potential as lower-emissions, efficient fuels, in relation to environmental, energy, industry, finance, agriculture and transportation policies. Reduction in interprovincial trade barriers: to remove barriers to labour mobility and provide a national regulatory approach for propane through streamlining/harmonizing existing prov/fed regulations while ensuring the continued safety and security of the industry. Propane exports: to promote and support existing and future opportunities to export Canadian propane to new and existing foreign markets like Japan and Korea. Discussions with government officials with respect to recognizing and promoting propane, renewable propane and rDME as a cleaner burning, efficient fuels in Canada, as it relates to the environment, energy, industry, finance, agriculture and transportation. Discussions with government officials as it pertains to the effect of possible rail strikes on the energy sector in Canada. Discussions with government officials as it pertains to the transportation of propane via rail, pipeline, trucking and perhaps marine. Also the transportation of propane across Canada/U.S Border. Discussions with government as it pertains to legislation in areas such as Finance, Indigenous, Transportation, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment. Aboriginal Affairs with respect to the promotion of the use of propane as a clean burning efficient fuel in First Nations communities.

The development of related regulations under the federal and provincial Accord Acts The development of onshore transmission in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Quebec to ensure that electricity from offshore wind is able to reach market and that there are appropriate and adequate benefits for Atlantic Canadians The timely and sustainable development of offshore wind in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and appropriate consideration of conservation, the fishery, and other ocean users in the bidding and licencing process.

Procurement of fur and sealskin garments and accessories for Arctic environments Dedicated financial support to promote and market Canadian fur products Maintaining access to international markets for Canadian fur products Dedicated financial support to promote Canadian seal products and access international markets Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products

Engaging with government officials to highlight Kinross Gold’s international investments and raising awareness of its global operations Engaging with government officials regarding Kinross Gold Tasiast Gold Mine in Mauritania as it relates to increased consular support Arranging meetings with public office holders to raise awareness of the Great Bear Project in Red Lake, Ontario and to identify potential areas of collaboration on northern development.

Providing information briefings regarding Therme Canada’s investment of $350 million toward its family entertainment and wellbeing redevelopment project in Toronto, Ontario, which will sit adjacent to federally regulated waters.

Federal funding programs aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization within the mining sector and low carbon initiatives under the Strategic Innovation Fund.

Pursuing opportunities for partnership under the Strategic Innovation Fund and other programs to promote innovation to meet Canada's climate change commitments National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and how they may impact the Canadian Extractive (Mining) Industry in Developing Countries Export Reporting: Export Reporting requirements of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions, Canadian Border Services Agency and Global Affairs Canada with respect to the shipment of Nickel Powder Environmental Impact Asessment: Long Harbour Commercial Processing Plant in Newfoundland Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Regulatory Framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions by Large Final Emitters; and air pollutants Government of Canada's position at the International Maritime Organization on regulations related to the safe transportation of materials liable to liquefy Aboriginal Training: General Information on current skills and training programs that may be available and potential synergies with Vale Inco Operations in Canada. Programs include the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy, the Aboriginal Skills and Development Partnership Program and how they may assist Vale Inco in training workers for its operations across Canada

Engage on and better understand regulations pertaining to current and future Marine Protected Areas in the Cape Breton region. Potential funding under either the Net Zero Accelerator Fund, The Strategic Innovation Fund, or other funding programs or mechanisms as appropriate. Policy framework for the construction and operation of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production, storage, and transportation facility in Canada. Green energy export policy, programs, and initiatives. Engage on the details of green energy investment tax credits established through Budget 2023, including the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit