Jeff Lindberg

Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) & equivalency – understanding the timing, objectives, and implementation of the CER to navigate a bilateral equivalency agreement. Includes advocacy for strengthened industrial pricing system to meet Canada's decarbonization goals. Net-zero emissions pathways to 2050 and the use nuclear energy and/or negative emissions technologies to meet Canada's climate goals. Maintaining and improving the large emitter trading systems (LETS) created by the Part 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (2018). Canada Growth Fund (CGF) - Understanding the timing, objectives, function and intended outcomes of the CGF using mechanisms such as carbon contracts (e.g. contracts for difference & offtake agreements). This includes advocacy around how carbon contracts are deployed, and the funding mechanisms used to support carbon contracts. Seeking changes to federal rules around tax treatment of companies (e.g. utilities) that change from not-taxable to taxable status (departure tax). The regulation of greenhouse gas emissions through the federal out-put based pricing system, including expanding fungibility and transparency. The development of a border carbon adjustment mechanism to respond concerns around carbon leakage and Canadian competitiveness. Policy around the design and implementation of a federal Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) program. Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change with respect to Canada's implementation of its international policy commitments.

General discussion on government's commitment to emissions reductions and related programs that may develop, whether financial or non-financial. General discussion on government's energy priorities, infrastructure investment (new projects or existing projects) and technology development focused on carbon management. Discussion with the government on any proposed tax changes, specifically relating to the Income Tax Act and associated regulations. Discussions will include the proposed investment tax credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects. Consultation on Federal/Provincial greenhouse gas emissions reductions policies. Areas of focus will include cost of carbon (including the Clean Fuel Regulation and Output-Based Pricing System), provincial equivalency, credit generation and compliance mechanisms.

Seeking funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) – Net Zero Accelerator, under the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) from Finance Canada, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and the Canada Growth Fund for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS). The lobbying activities have been and will all be focused on the development and construction of a Cement CCUS project which will reduce GHGs emission. Seeking funding opportunities related to the $33-billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, specifically the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and categories of Codes, Guides and Specifications for Climate-Resilient Public Infrastructure; Green Infrastructure Fund; Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure Stream; Municipal Asset Management Program; and Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program. Lobbying activities will be focused on educating government officials in infrastructure and transportation on the opportunities and challenges with lower carbon concrete alternatives, and how codes, standards, specifications, and procurement policies can be designed to accelerate and incentivize uptake of low carbon concrete solutions for horizontal and vertical infrastructure.

Discuss the impacts rising industrial gas and power rates have on the competitiveness of Canada's potash industry. Monitoring for any changes to the Federal output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency in Saskatchewan, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Monitoring for the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations. Ensure recognition and understanding of the global marketplace in which Saskatchewan potash industry remains competitive, while providing awareness of tax, financial and regulatory factors that affect potash and mining globally. Ensure an understanding of the transportation network factors and issues facing export-dependent potash in a global marketplace.

Helping Koch Fertilizer Canada secure a public policy solution to ensure the long-term viability of its Brandon facility, a key employer and contributor to Manitoba’s agriculture sector. This work includes exploring potential changes to Environment Canada’s Output-Based Pricing system and supporting the federal government’s objectives under the One Canadian Economy Act through meetings and written communications.

OMNI is looking to engage with the federal government concerning its Green House Gas emissions policies following the UN Climate Change Conference. Advice concerning application for the Strategic Innovation Fund. Representations concerning the green hydrogen tax credit eligibility criteria.

To secure funding for our organization or assist others in securing funding for specific initiatives related to the advancement and implementation of carbon capture and storage.

Input on tax policy as it relates to mining in Canada, innovation in mining, such as Scientific Research & Economic Development Tax Credits, and other tax policy matters impacting the mining industry. Input on red tape reduction items, such as CFIA bulk labelling requirements, and environmental or regulatory permitting requirements for mining and related supply chain infrastructure. Input on transportation infrastructure and improvements, and trade-enabling infrastructure to the benefit of Canadian exporters. Input on policy and recommendations related to mining, critical minerals, and natural resources, including the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan. Input on economic policy and growth for Canada and Canadian exports Input on climate change and green house gas emissions reduction policy, including the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Output-Based Pricing System. Input on Clean Fuel Standard regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Input on Clean Electricity Regulations