Julia Lisztwan
Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)·18 communications in the past year
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Canadian Renewable Energy Association
2Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design. Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces. Infrastructure - Expansion of Canada Infrastructure Bank Clean Power Fund Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Government Procurement - Implementation on greening government commitments to procure renewable energy Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals.
The proposed amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts as put forward in Getting Major Projects Built in Canada Discussion Paper. Inform federal discussions on how to promote a sustainable domestic clean technology manufacturing industry. Inform amendments to Canada's Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits that support the further deployment of renewable energy and energy storage. Inform the further development of Canada's carbon pricing trajectory, and fix the benchmark and improve the backstop for Canada's GreenhouseGas Pollution Pricing Act. Providing advice on policy measures and improvements to increase Canada's investability in renewable energy sector Providing input on the federal government's new measures to protect and transform Canadas steel and lumber industries Development of a fund or program to provide access to low cost capital for Canadians wishing to purchase and install residential photovoltaic solar and energy storage. Providing advice on Canada's Clean Electricity Strategy, specifically offering input that would accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and energy storage both in front of the meter and behind the meter. Advocating for policies that would encourage the development of a stronger domestic supply chain for the renewable energy and energy storage sectors. Development of financial mechanisms to increase Indigenous communities' and companies' ability to access the capital required to develop renewable energy and energy storage projects. Canada's response to the US Industry and Security Bureau's Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components
Sussex Strategy Group
Manitoba Hydro
2Advance the interests of Indigenous Peoples. Contribute to clean growth and to meeting Canadas climate objectives Strengthen Canadas autonomy, resilience and security. Provide economic or other benefits to Canada Clean Electricity ITC, consultation and advising on how Manitoba Hydro is perusing implementation of the regulation and reducing GHG, while maintaining reliability of existing infrastructure, while highlighting economic opportunities. The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs). The program will provide direct financial support to eligible renewable energy and grid modernization projects during the construction phase. The Smart Grid Program. Part of Natural Resource Canadas targeted national programs addressing key infrastructure to advance the goals of the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. It assists Utility-led projects to reduce GHG emissions, better utilize existing electricity assets and foster innovation and clean jobs for: demonstration of smart grid technologies and deployment of smart grid integrated systems. Investment Tax Credits towards the construction of new Hydro-electric projects, wind projects, and subsequent labor requirements associated with each. Engagement with the federal government in providing feedback on the development of the clean electricity regulation.
Support Manitoba Hydro engage with the federal government in providing feedback on the development of the clean electricity regulation. Supporting Manitoba Hydro engage with the federal government in providing feedback on several policies and programs under development, including several Investment Tax Credits, the Smart Renewable Electrification Pathways Program, and the Smart Grid Program, among others.
Sussex Strategy Group
Moment Energy
2Engagement with the Government of Canada to build awareness of Moment Energy's innovative energy storage technology and to identify potential incentives and other opportunities to support the company's investment into new advanced manufacturing capacity within Canada. Engagement with the Government of Canada with respect to the implementation and eligibility criteria of applicable Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)
Engagement with the Government of Canada with respect to the implementation and eligibility criteria of applicable Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) Engagement with the Government of Canada to build awareness of Moment Energy's innovative energy storage technology and to identify potential incentives and other opportunities to support the company's investment into new advanced manufacturing capacity within Canada.
PAA Advisory | Conseils
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation on behalf of Trottier Family Foundation
1In support of the federal government's climate change objectives, seek expansion of the Low Carbon Cities Canada initiative to invest in urban greenhouse gas reduction projects focused on buildings, transportation and waste in major Canadian cities. Engage the government on the benefits of virtual audits for retrofits aimed at low-income households.
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Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
1Communicating with the Government of Canada, including via government-led consultations, about guidelines for pipeline watercourse crossings, including guidelines issued by the Canadian Energy Regulator on trenched and trenchless crossings. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-31 (A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025), also known as Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2, more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada about cooperation and collaboration with Indigenous peoples, including on (i) the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), (ii) the National Benefits-Sharing Framework, (iii) the Comprehensive Land Claims Policy, (iv) the Duty to Consult and (v) other consultation matters Communicating with the Government of Canada about the creation, design and implementation of the Canada Strong Fund, Canadas national sovereign wealth fund, including the potential for investments in the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, including via government-led consultations, about the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-30 (An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026), colloquially referred to as the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about oil spill response and preparedness, including the Field guide for oil spill response in Arctic waters and related measures Communicating with the Government of Canada about artificial intelligence (AI), including (i) the potential for AI to accelerate energy innovation and (ii) AI-related research by centres, labs and satellite stations at the Department of Natural Resources. Communicating with the Government of Canada about regulations under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, including SOR/2009-315 (Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations) and SOR/2016-108 (Regulations Establishing a List of Spill-treating Agents). Communicating with the Government of Canada about existing and proposed regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), including SOR/2022-140 (Clean Fuel Regulation), SOR/2020-231 (Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector)), SOR/2018-66 (Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)), SOR/2019-51 (Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019), SOR/2025-270 (Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025) and the (proposed/draft) Oil Sands Mining Effluent Regulation. Communicating with the Government of Canada about energy trade between the United States and Canada, including the construction and operation of prospective pipeline projects and the imposition of potential tariffs on oil and gas and the renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Communicating with the Government of Canada about CAPPs regulatory policy priorities, in general, including (i) clearing regulatory roadblocks, (ii) streamlining approval processes for major projects and (iii) reducing regulatory red tape. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill S-238 (An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts), more specifically its impact on the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about the impact of global geopolitical risks (including those related to Iran, Russia and Venezuela) on oil
Canadian Biogas Association
1Raising awareness and profile of Canadas biogas & renewable natural gas sector, including benefits and opportunities in agriculture, road and marine transportation, buildings, and industry. Engagement regarding policies and regulations related to energy, waste management, energy infrastructure, and use of biogas & renewable natural gas. Engagement regarding policies, programs, and tax incentives to support investments in the development of the Canadian biogas & renewable natural gas industry. Discussions regarding the design, amendment, and implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations, with a focus on pathways for gaseous fuel participation.
PAA Advisory | Conseils
Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council
1Canada's Automotive Strategy, implementation and design, including electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, with respect to design and implementation. Project of National Interest - EV charging. Discussing possibility of designating one or more large scale national EV charging deployments as projects of national interest, with the goal of supporting regulatory streamlining and also addressing economics related to EV charging deployments across Canada via income tax credits, grants and other funding measures. Greening government, with respect to transportation and electric vehicle charging. Metrology, with respect to electric vehicle charging. Electric vehicle charging incentives, with respect to existence, design and implementation. Clean Fuel Regulations, with respect to electric vehicle charging credits and overall policy design.
Clean Economy Fund
1Engaging parliamentarians and staff with respect to the New Economy Canada initiative aimed at accelerating investment, capital deployment and job creation in Canada's clean economy - Discuss investment attraction strategies
Electricity Distributors Association
1Engagement with respect to the clean economy investment tax credits regime, seeking eligibility for distribution. Support the Electric Distributors Association of Ontario to engage with the federal government to provide feedback on policies and programs under development, and to obtain information on current policies and programs, including those announced through the annual federal budget, Fall Economic Statement and Climate Plans. These include, but are not exclusive to, the Smart Renewable and Electrification Pathways, and the Energy Innovation Program - Smart Grid. Raise awareness with respect to key challenges faced by the electricity distribution industry in Ontario, particularly with respect to the transition to a net zero electricity grid, and associated investments required to meet said federal objectives, such as grid modernization and smart grid investments. Inform of the implications of the Clean Electricity Regulations to the electricity distribution business; and inform of the role of the distribution industry with respect to the objective of a net zero electricity grid.
Sussex Strategy Group
Environmental Defense Fund
1Improving monitoring, reporting and verification requirement for oil and gas methane emissions Establishing a regulated target for methane emissions from oil and gas activities.
Pivot Strategic Consulting