Kaitlyn Wendland

Working with the government to develop the Eagle's Nest nickel, copper, platinum, palladium and chromite deposits, all of which are located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario in the emerging metals camp known as the "Ring of Fire"

• Training and skills development Indigenous Peoples in mining and processing • Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs • Federal funding programs aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization within the mining sector • Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, and infrastructure projects in Canada • Adoption and use of new technologies in mining and processing

Pursuing government funding for a range of community initiatives including sustainable energy development, water infrastructure, skills training and health infrastructure.

Seeking government support for the development and completion of an all-season road.

Working with the government to provide support for start ups, focusing on sustainable chemistry and clean tech sectors, and assisting with commercialization and helping bring products and technology to market.

Seek solutions to challenges related to the international students cap. Seeking funding for health care, aboriginal studies and aerospace program and facility development on campus

Engage government regarding black mass recycling, imports and hazardous waste classification. To participate and help shape the government's EV and critical minerals strategy through open-ended discussions. Engagement with government officials to seek funding for critical mineral refining and recycling, in support of Canada's zero emission vehicle supply chain.

Support from the Government through repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the Springpole Gold Project. Providing feedback and policy suggestions on Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, and the definition of Canada's critical minerals list.

Support for agri-food businesses regarding regional economic development and growth of Canada's agriculture and agri-food industries.

Lobbying to assist in obtaining government funding for feasibility studies for potential projects and site exploration on green hydrogen.

Increasing awareness of Hydro One's activities in the electricity sector and advocating for policy responses to increased electrification. We will be actively participating in regulatory discussions regarding the Clean Electricity Standards being proposed by the Government of Canada; Securing funding options to support rural broadband development Securing funding options to support electrification Securing funding options to support electricity transmission development Conducting outreach and advocacy to the Federal Government on: Electrification, Clean Energy Resources, a National Grid Council, Clean Emissions Standard ZEV Vehicles, Electricity Transmission Project Development, Joint Use of Electricity Infrastructure, Funding Mechanisms for Indigenous participation in transmission project ownership; Advocating for tax polices regarding the payment in lieu (PIL) regime associated with the selling of electricity assets. Advocating for removal of trade restrictions on imported products necessary for the energy transition and electricity reliability; Advocating for changes to the incoming regulations banning the use of Pentachlorophenol as a wood pole preservative;