John Fabiano
Deputy Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)·2 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Cenovus Energy
1Discussion regarding federal support for employment and training programs related to the industry. Discussion regarding Canada-US relations The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation Discussions regarding tax structure to support emissions reduction investments Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus's Indigenous Housing Initiative Regulatory discussions through CAPP - participation through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to discuss ways to make the Atlantic offshore oil and gas industry more competitive. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Discussion regarding Marine safety and spill response management Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Discussion regarding environmental assessment processes and requirements for major projects Discussions regarding Federal Real Property Act Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector Discussion with Government regarding the Competition Act Discussion with government regarding efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and safety of the Vancouver Metro Port Authority Discussion with government regarding economic support for indigenous participation in infrastructure and energy projects Discussion with government regarding accurate economic assumptions and calibration of economic models Discussion with government regarding accurate calibration of emissions related policies Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations Discussions with Government on policy levers to support emission reduction technologies Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support market access. Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canada's IP system fosters research and development in Canada Discussions regarding government support for Indigenous community requests of skills training programs, facilities, infrastructure, and housing Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero Discussion regarding federal fuel charge rebates and associated tax treatments. Development of regulations and implementation framework to ensure the safe operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for applications in oil and gas industry. Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms, and compliance mechanisms. Discussions regarding Canadian Environmental Protection Act related to greenhouse gas and other air emissions. Discussions regarding policy changes on water and a possible Canadian Water Agency. Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities Bill C-26 Discussion with Government regarding effective and efficient design and implementation of Bill C-26 Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management
The North West Company
1We are meeting with public office holders to discuss recent Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes, focusing on compliance requirements, operational impacts, and workforce continuity for affected northern stores. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible. We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities..
Blackbird Strategies
Tidewater Renewables
1Addressing the looming economic crisis being driven by large volumes of subsidized US renewable diesel imports into the Canadian market. Seeking relief for Canadian renewable diesel producers similar to the Contribution Agreements offered through the Clean Fuels Fund. Arranging meetings and monitoring government policy and program initiatives with regards to Canadas energy sector.