Kaitlyn Cleary

Federal regulations and licensing for commercial nuclear technology Federal policy awareness & support for development, demonstration & deployment of advanced nuclear technology for power purposes. Federal funding support for civil nuclear energy technology development and demonstration

Nuclear Waste Management: Policies, legislation and regulatory frameworks related to the long term management, interim storage, transportation and governance of used nuclear fuel and low and intermediate level radioactive waste. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL): Federal policies, governance and program considerations related to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, including nuclear research and development, isotope production, reactor refurbishment, waste management innovation and new nuclear technologies. Nuclear Safety, Environmental & Liability Frameworks: Legislation and regulations governing the safety, licensing, operation and environmental oversight of nuclear facilities, including the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, and associated regulations. International Trade & Nuclear Exports: Trade, export and international cooperation policies affecting Canadian nuclear technologies, services and fuels, including export financing, international agreements and strategic trade alignment. Workforce, Skills & Labour Availability: Immigration, training, apprenticeship and skilled trades policies and programs supporting major nuclear projects and long term workforce sustainability. Emergency Management & National Defence: Policies, legislation and intergovernmental frameworks related to nuclear emergency preparedness, public safety, national defence, and federal provincial coordination. Science, Research & Medical Isotopes: Federal science, research and innovation policies and programs related to nuclear research and development, technology innovation, and the production and supply of medical isotopes, including collaboration with industry, research institutions and Indigenous partners. Indigenous Partnership & Reconciliation: Federal policies, programs and frameworks related to Indigenous consultation, participation, equity ownership, economic reconciliation, capacity building and long term partnerships in the nuclear and clean energy sectors. Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects. Federal Fiscal Measures: Taxation, fiscal policy and financial measures administered by the Department of Finance, including clean energy investment tax credits, capital cost allowance, pension related policies, and other federal fiscal measures relevant to major infrastructure and energy projects. New Nuclear Development & Supply Chains: Policies, programs and regulatory considerations related to the development, deployment, financing and operation of new nuclear facilities, including nuclear fuel supply, uranium and conversion services, domestic manufacturing capacity, critical supply chains, and clean energy industrial development. Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.

Seeking to amend existing technologies considered eligible for the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credit, particularly including thermal energy storage.

Work Permits: Highlight the significant challenges facing industry in securing foreign nationals to fill skilled labour shortages in Canada. Advocate for adherence to stated processing timelines for work permits through Canadian diplomatic missions abroad and encourage improved communication on individual cases. Transportation Policy: Advocate that federal transportation policy and legislation must ensure Canada remains competitive in strategic industries like the nuclear energy sector by facilitating the continued transport of these goods via Canadian roads, rail lines and ports. Ensure that the high standards, safeguards and precautions taken in the transport of uranium and nuclear products are understood by federal policy-makers. Tax Policy, Legislation and Application: Work toward a resolution of issues arising from multiple court rulings in Cameco’s favour following successful litigation to overturn reassessments issued to the company by Canada Revenue Agency for the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years. Sustainable Resource Development: Seek to ensure that any environmental legislative or regulatory modifications affecting resource development are grounded in the principles of sound science/evidence-based decision-making and efficiency of regulatory process. These include the implementation of the new Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Fisheries Act, and the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA), as well as further developments under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Seek also to ensure that a meaningful role is facilitated for local Indigenous communities in the environmental monitoring of resource operations. Non-Resident Ownership Policy (NROP): Advocate for the implementation of the policy changes recommended for uranium mining in the final report of the Competition Policy Review Panel. National Recovery Strategy for the Woodland Caribou pursuant to the Species at Risk Act (SARA): Advocate for the federal government to update the finalized National Recovery Strategy for woodland caribou to fully and accurately reflect the scientific findings and data collected from the additional research that has been conducted in northern Saskatchewan. International Trade Policy: Encourage the Government of Canada to support Canadian business by fostering positive trade relations and facilitating commercial opportunities with key export markets, and by taking action to protect and defend Canadian companies when foreign governments treat them unfairly. International Nuclear Co-operation: Advocate for the completion and implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements and related protocols facilitating the export of Canadian uranium, nuclear products and technologies for civilian purposes to countries the Government of Canada recognizes as legitimate participants in the nuclear energy sector. International Investment Protection: Encourage the negotiation and implementation of Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements and/or other bilateral investment treaties with countries that currently do not have such agreements in place with Canada to better protect the investments and holdings of Canadian companies and individuals in foreign jurisdictions. Infrastructure Programming: Encourage that all federal and federal-provincial infrastructure programs and initiatives include criteria to support public and community/First Nation infrastructure projects in remote northern regions of the country, including the northern portions of provinces. Foreign-Origin Nuclear Material (FONM): Advocate for the consideration of economic impacts on potential changes in the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's application of Canadian nuclear non-proliferation policy to exports of FONM. Duty to Consult: Encourage greater clarity in the requirements and responsibilities of the various parties involved in resource land development as it pertains to the Crown's Duty to Consult and other aboriginal-based rights including considerations or decisions related to t

Trade - 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 Canada’s 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

Discussions regarding the North American trade in biofuels, and the competitiveness of Canadian biofuel producers. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Land) related to proposed changes to TDG regulations and the impacts of Protective Direction No. 39 on the competitiveness of the oil and gas sector. The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation. Technological innovation related to potential enhancement of Canada's research and innovation policy. This may include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs supporting innovation and research in developing energy and cleaner energy (Clean Growth Program, Low Carbon Economy Challenge, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, etc.). Tax structure changes as applicable to the natural resource extraction industry, including tax structures to support emissions reduction investments. Seeking policy levers to improve the utility of emissions credit to support emissions reduction technology deployment, with the Clean Fuel Regulation and OBPS related policy frameworks. Support for West White Rose - Discussion of critical timelines for resumption of West White Rose/White Rose, status of federal/provincial discussions on support for the NL offshore, including potential support for provincial government investment in West White Rose/White Rose. Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat. Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus' Indigenous Housing Initiative. Providing industry feedback on Impact Assessment Act relating to how Canada will assess major projects going forward, including the Project List, information requirements, time management regulations and the approach to assessment. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Marine safety and spill response management and discussions around West Coast tanker moratorium. Major Projects Management Office as they relate to their coordinating role in improving efficiency and overseeing major oil and gas projects. Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Impact Assessment Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and the Navigation Protection Act, as they relate to cumulative effects assessments, environmental aspects of major oil and gas projects, and upstream greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on project assessments as well as discussions related to the implementation of environmental assessment processes. Greenhouse Gas Offshore Program - discussions with government regarding the development of potential greenhouse gas program related to offshore activities. Federal Real Property Act regarding resource exploration and drilling activity in a specific development area. Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector. Exploring potential partnership with Federal Government in delivering 2B Trees Program. Engage government and parliament regarding Bill C-59's proposed amendments to the Competition Act, to ensure that legitimate environmental targets are not subject to deceptive marketing claims. Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align combustion technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions. Discussions with government seeking policy and funding support for a joint gateway listing recommended environmental, social, and governance (ESG) suppliers. Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) definitions and reporting requirements, and the Federal Government's support for innovation and technology development initiatives. Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations. Discussions with Government on policy levers to support development of CCUS, methane and other emission reduct

Discussion 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

Seeking government action to recognize fertilizer as an essential good necessary for both domestic and global food production. Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products. Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products. Input on economic and fiscal policy as it relates to the fertilizer industry in Canada and its global competitiveness. Input on climate change and greenhouse gas policy, strategies. Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts. Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products

Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products. Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products. Input on economic and fiscal policy as it relates to the fertilizer industry in Canada and its global competitiveness. Input on climate change and greenhouse gas policy, strategies. Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts. Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels. Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products

Taxation and Finance and Trade: Canada's finance and energy policies with respect to the development of, and tax treatments of, natural gas liquids (NGLs), natural gas, carbon capture, utilization, and storage, and petrochemical facilities and pipelines in Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development: discussing investment attraction and industrial development in Canada. Canada's policy on economic development and investment promotion: raising awareness of current and potential new industrial development in Canada. Canada's environment policies with respect to energy development and sustainability: discussion regarding oil sands development, air, transportation, water, and GHG initiatives in industrial development. Canada's energy policy with respect to upgrading, transporting or manufacturing of petroleum products.

Navigating regulations respecting the reduction in the release of methane from the waste sector. Lobbying for energy recovery from the combustion of municipal solid waste (MSW) with carbon capture and storage (CCS) to be considered a circular economy solution to waste and a solution to reducing waste sector related methane emissions. Requesting consideration and inclusion of landfill diversion incentives within Environment and Climate Change Canada's Landfill Methane Regulations. Navigating financial support mechanisms such as Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Canada Growth Fund (CGF), and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED). Seeking support through funding programs like the Strategic Response Fund (SRF). Seeking line of sight to potential grant funding mechanisms that can, if necessary, support the capital stack of Varme's Heartland Project to unlock private capital investment into the project. Encouraging the Government of Canada to enable Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMO) as a legal tool under the Paris Agreement for domestic carbon project developers to access global markets. Advocating for the inclusion of geologically stored Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) to be included within the Clean Fuel Regulation credit market. Lobbying for the Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC) program to consider delivery of power via grid connection through direct supply agreements to a CCUS eligible offtaker as eligibly considered 'dual use'. Advocating for the inclusion of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) at the 60% rate under the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) investment tax credit (ITC). Advocacy for inclusion of Enhanced Oil Recovery in Federal Government programs including but not limited to; Investment Tax Credits, to support the overall economic viability of CCUS projects and investments. General advocacy for waste to energy as a sustainable and economically maximizing waste management solution. Lobbying for a stronger policy framework around landfill methane reduction that focuses on waste diversion and incentives waste to energy solutions.

Engagement with the federal government on the Defence Industrial Strategy, defence-related infrastructure projects and other governemnt priorities related to defence and security, such as the development of a domestic defence industrial base, developing sovereign defence capabilities and defending the Artic. To discuss international project financing opportunities in engineering, construction management, large project delivery and financing, infrastructure and energy Global Affairs Canada (GAC) re engagement and support support of Canadian business abroad by the trade commissioners service. Support broadly for bilateral, regional and multilateral trade and services liberalization agreements as well as nuclear cooperation and other permits. This also includes policy support for Canada Account as well as Export Credit Financing. Federal nuclear policy related to large conventional nuclear reactors as well as small modular reactors. This includes financial and other contribution for the design of nuclear reactor technologies. Transportation -- Existing and future course of action associated with delivery of infrastructure projects. Support the federal government's priorities in the health sector. Recommendations on Federal policy re nuclear power development in Ontario, as well as in other Canadian provinces and territories. Nuclear Cooperation Agreements governing nuclear power services exports/trade to countries, inclusive of small modular reactor and new and existing reactor development globally. Infrastructure funding at the federal level, inclusive of the National Infrastructure Assessment, and new approaches to structure large infrastructure projects. Immigration policy with respect to improved business travel visa services; Foreign policies as they affect trade; maintaining and increasing diplomatic resources in various foreign markets; Federal priorities in the Canadian Mining and Energy sectors. Federal government priorities on transitioning to a lower carbon environment in Canada. Federal Budgets -- support for framework economic policies that support business development, economic growth and job creation, including infrastructure spending and renewal, innovation policy, support for the manufacturing sector, policy changes related to white collar crime, tax policy, regulatory policy, international development and trade, support for the trade commissioner service Efficient approval processes for major resources (energy, mining and metallurgy) projects