Javin Ames-Sinclair

Discussions regarding funding for critical infrastructure on-reserve and economic development opportunities related to hydroelectric dam.

Supporting the client as they explore funding opportunities. Advocating for the inclusion of biomass in the list of supported technologies in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the capital cost allowance under the ITC.

Investment Tax Credit. Discussing eligible equipment for waste biomass in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

Obtain $6 million in federal funding for One Bowl’s Indigenous-led housing manufacturing facility to create 100+ jobs, deliver training, and supply over 500 modular homes for Build Canada Homes. Prioritize One Bowl’s Indigenous-led “Tree to Home” timber-to-housing supply chain in federal procurement to support housing delivery and economic reconciliation.

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

Seeking government support for the development and completion of an all-season road.

Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness and seek input on the Arctic Research Foundation’s Arctic National Strategy. Discussing federal skills training and apprenticeship support programming, and the steps that can be taken to better enable training opportunities in Inuit and Northern communities. Seeking funding to support ARF vessel procurement, operational costs and subsidized vessel time for research organizations and Indigenous communities. Discussing the need for increased investments in Indigenous led environmental conservation and Northern scientific research initiatives. Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness of the Arctic Research Foundation and its work to advance the scientific research, environmental conservation, and infrastructure development priorities of Inuit and Northern communities

Seeking federal funding to support the creation of a Prairies Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture.

CYBER SECURITY - Encourage the government to invest in cybersecurity innovation, talent, and infrastructure; modernize research and development; accelerate commercialization in the space; support the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improve the global competitiveness of Canada’s cybersecurity industry. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Advocate for future-proofed, globally competitive, and interoperable policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business. PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Ensure that the modernization of Canada’s privacy legislation strikes the right balance between protecting consumers and promoting the ability of firms to innovate and compete by responsibly and securely using data. HOUSING - Support policies that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction, and restore housing affordability for Canadian families. NATIONAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC SECURITY - Advancing policies related to enhancing Canada’s economic and national security. Key priorities include strengthening economic resilience, prudently navigating geopolitical challenges to trade and international relations, safeguarding business operations against new and emerging threats, and fostering conditions for economic growth. TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation. TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Creating the right investment incentives to foster vibrant competition in the sector as a whole; responding to decisions regarding third-party access that will impact the deployment of internet services in rural and remote communities; and responding to regulatory proposals re: cell phone pricing. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to the measurement and improvement of Canada’s tax competitiveness, including: reforming the taxation, remittance, filing and audit processes of Canadian businesses; removing tax barriers for childcare expenses; addressing the taxation of family business transfers; and mobilizing private capital for recovery and growth. TAXATION AND FINANCE - With regard to modernizing our financial systems through open banking and digital currencies TAXATION AND FINANCE - Responding to proposals addressing taxation of digital services. TAXATION AND FINANCE - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. SMALL BUSINESS – Legislation, regulations and support programs that give Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the tools to grow in Canada and internationally, including reducing their red tape and compliance burden. PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Improving digital privacy legislation to meet the needs of industry. PENSIONS - Treatment of corporate pensions in the event of bankruptcy. NATURAL RESOURCES - Support for the adoption of policy recommendations to strengthen Canada’s world-leading position in the mining industry, oil and gas, and forestry products. OPEN DATA - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. LABOUR: Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers. INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to import and export controls INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Improving federal laws and regulations pertaining to responsible business conduct r

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

Promote the benefits of salmon farming, including increased investments, job creation, food security, exports, and economic reconciliation with First Nations. Convey to the government the importance of collaboration and partnership between indigenous groups and the federal, and provincial governments regarding salmon farming.