Jennifer MacKinnon
Constituency Assistant, House of Commons·0 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
J.D. Irving
2Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner. Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits. Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada. Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners silviculture and conservation programs. Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications. Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties. Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030. Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation. Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations. Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.
Maritime Launch Services
2Maritime Launch has received a conditional term sheet for funding under the Strategic Innovation Program, administered by ISED. Engage with the Government of Canada to emphasize the impact of space on growing Canada's economy Engage with the Government of Canada regarding the regulatory framework for launch from Canada Engage with the Government of Canada regarding the need for domestic launch capability in Canada Engage with the Government of Canada regarding priority issues on behalf of Space Canada, including the benefits related to the creation of a National Space Council Engage with the Government of Canada regarding international trade issues as it relates to launch technology Engage with the Government of Canada on the benefit of space launch to Canadian defence policy
Michelin North America (Canada)
2Coordination of meetings with Government of Canada representatives with regard to promoting Michelin North America's business operations in Canada, and highlighting its work in the areas of technology and innovation, as it relates to federal technology and innovation priorities.
Exploring opportunities with Strategic Innovation Fund to facilitate the evolution to lower GHG emissions in the mobility sector Engaging with the Government of Canada to explore the possibility of future potential investments in Canada Meetings with Government of Canada representatives with regard to securing and promoting Michelin North America's business operations in Canada and highlighting its work in the areas of technology and innovation. Enhance understanding of new defence policies and programs. Meeting with Government of Canada representatives with regard to the Work Sharing program as it may potentially apply to Michelin Canada's operations.
Global Public Affairs
Northern Pulp Nova Scotia
2Assisting Paper Excellence with outreach to pertinent elected officials and government departments to discuss the future of the the Northern Pulp Mill in Abercrombie and future environmental approvals.
Paper Excellence Canada
2Facilitate discussions between Paper Excellence Canada and the federal government related to potential funding programs within NRCan. Facilitate discussions between Paper Excellence Canada and the federal government related to the company's business and activities in Canada
Bear Head Energy
1Policy framework for the construction and operation of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production, storage, and transportation facility in Canada. Potential funding under either the Net Zero Accelerator Fund, The Strategic Innovation Fund, or other funding programs or mechanisms as appropriate. Engage on the details of green energy investment tax credits established through Budget 2023, including the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit. Green energy export policy, programs, and initiatives.
Nova Scotia Power
1The proposed changes to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation under the Income Tax Act and Bill C-59. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act amendments in respect to emerging substance specific requirements and consistency with provincial requirements Species at Risk Act amendments in respect to permitting, incidental take, designated nests, definition of critical habitat and recovery team requirements. Reporting requirements under Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory Program in respect of lists of substances, triggers, reporting requirements, report format and use of emission factors Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions, including Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. Potential innovation policy or program development led by Natural Resources Canada related to smart grid technologies such as distributed energy resources and controllable electrical devices (such as electric vehicle chargers, battery storage, controllable heating devices, etc.). Policies and programs related to the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and related net-zero initiatives. Pest Management Regulatory Agencys directive on the phase out of Pentachlorophenol electricity poles. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations in respect to requirements for reporting and system replacements Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Research and Development funding and program development initiatives. Natural Resources Canada Green Infrastructure programs and initiatives including the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program, Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration and new project funding development opportunities. Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act in respect to specific tracking, measuring and reporting provisions Migratory Birds Regulation regarding pileated woodpecker. Migratory Birds Convention Act in respect to emerging provisions regarding incidental take, designated nests and permitting. Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Electricity Canada in respect of streamlining of utility compliance with provisions of the Act. Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Wastes Regulations in respect to signage, manifests and forms, training and reporting Interpretation of criteria regarding Habitat Alteration, Disruption or Destruction (HADD) in respect to risk management framework, ecosystem approach, permitting for incidentals take and triggers. Innovation, Science, and Industry - Strategic Innovation Fund for Smart Grid technology and other innovation opportunities within the green energy transition. Infrastructure Canada Funding Programs, including the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Grants, contributions, investment tax credits and other funding instruments in support of regional and local electricity infrastructure from federal programs and initiatives such as the Healthy Environment & Healthy Economy program, the Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Canada Growth Fund and the Atlantic Loop. Fisheries Act amendments in respect of utility specific provisions regarding habitat, passage, flow and fish mortality Federal PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) Regulations –Requirements for use, storage, destruction, phase-out and regular reporting to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Federal administration of fiduciary responsibility for Indigenous affairs. Environment and Climate Change Canada funding and development initiatives. Energy Efficiency Act in respect of legislative framework to support and enable energy efficiency and conservation. Advocating for fair creation and implementation of the legislation, as well as advocating for program development in respect to credits, offsets and funding CWS draft Biodiversity Policy. Clean Electricity Regulations and regulations related to carbon pricing and