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Kathleen Legault-Meek

Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)1 communications in the past year

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Industries Lassonde

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Les discussions avec les représentants du gouvernement fédéral visent à obtenir des ajustements au Règlement sur l’interdiction des plastiques à usage unique concernant sa portée extraterritoriale, dans le but de maintenir l’équité de traitement des entreprises canadiennes sur les marchés d’exportation étrangers.

Dow Chemical Canada ULC

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Taxation and Finance Concern about the level of corporate taxation in Canada Risk Assessment of certain plastic consumer products Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Zinc and its compounds Review by Parliament of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registration of treated articles under the Pest Control Products Regulations promulgated under the Pest Control Products Act. Potential legislative reforms of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes negotiations with the USA on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Implementation of S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. Health Concern with Health Canada and its legislation associated with the manufacture of health related products and there importation from other countries, namely the US Government Policy to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations. Government policy to leverage procurement practices to focus on sustainable plastic products. Environment Concern with Climate Change and any impact on industry associated with a price on Carbon or other emission intensity criteria Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage in Bill C-59 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 Concern with capital cost allowance credits, and creation of value-added natural resource manufacturing strategy. Looking at the classes of industry that qualify for capital cost allowance credits. Application for funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund Net Zero Accelerator for world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site

Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Hydrogen in Bill C-69 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024 Transportation Concern associated with rail transportation in Canada in particular rail car standards and liability. The development of Emergency Response Action Plans under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. The risk assessment and potential risk management of zinc oxide and other zinc based substances Taxation and Finance Concern about the level of corporate taxation in Canada and the trend for higher corporate taxes. S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. Registration of treated articles under the Pest Control Products Regulations promulgated under the Pest Control Products Act. Rail service review with respect to level of service, and load safe and security. Concern with the potential transfer of liability from carrier to shipper. Notice of intent to regulate air pollutants and greenhouse gases, pertaining to draft regulations for off-sets and credit for early action. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes potential negotiations with the United States on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Impact of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on industrial operations in Canada. Concern with the impact on the availability of renewable natural gas as a result of the CFS being applied to gaseous fuels. Concern with the availability of offset credits for obligated parties and the impact of the cost of carbon. Federal government plan to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations. Federal government policy to leverage procurement practices to focus on sustainable plastic products Environment Concern with Climate Change and any impact on industry associated with a tax on Carbon or emission criteria. Questions with the release on the Federal governments carbon pricing and potential fuel surcharges Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage in Bill C-59 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 Consideration of an application for funding under the Net-Zero Accelerator Fund which is administered as part of the Strategic Innovation Fund Concern with capital cost allowance credits, and creation of value-added natural resource manufacturing strategy. Looking at the classes of industry that qualify for capital cost allowance credits. Looking at moving to a 100% Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance in line with the US. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act relating to plastic waste under S-234

Scott Thurlow

Ecojustice Canada

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Statutory review of the Pest Control Products Act, engagement on Pest Control Products regulatory transformation, renewal and cancellation policy. Statutory review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and amendments to other toxics law policies and/or regulations including the Pest Control Products Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act. Obtaining recognition of constitutionally-protected environmental rights, including the codification of these rights through the proposed Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights; Implementing the Fisheries Act to better protect fish, fish habitat and water flows. Implementation of the Species at Risk Act in a manner that ensures protection of species-at-risk. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act in a manner that protects the environment, including effective application of Strategic and Regional Impact Assessment provisions Banning thermal coal exports from and through Canada Advocating to strengthen the Impact Assessment Act, regulations and policies Advocating to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Advocating that plastics be added to the Priority Substances List and to the List of Toxic Substances Advocating for the reform of the Competition Act. Advocating for the passage of legislation that recognizes protects the right to a healthy environment. Advocating for the passage of Bill C-230 National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism Act Advocating for the implementation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Advocating for sustainable finance regulation Advocating for strengthening Bill C-50 (the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act). Advocating for laws to enable citizens’ right to repair products Advocating for healthy transportation Advocating for circular economy laws, strategies and policies Advocating for Bill S-243, An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, and which would require certain financial and other federally regulated entities to address climate change Advocating for a United Nations Global Plastics Treaty Advocating for a robust national environmental justice strategy to assess and address environmental racism and injustice Advocating for a federal Aquaculture Act that protects native species and coastal ecosystems Advocating for a Canadian climate change accountability framework Advocating for a Biodiversity Accountability Act

Environmental Defence Canada

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Advising on the climate, environmental, and economic risks of new bitumen pipelines and related fossil fuel industry expansion, and seeking to mitigate harms. Seeking to stop proposal changes to Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act that the federal government released a spring 2026 discussion paper concerning proposed changes to the IAA, Fisheries Act and SARA that would significantly weaken protection of environment and human health Seeking that the federal government deny changes to the Tripartite Agreement, and therefore not enable a process toward expanding the Toronto Island Airport to accommodate jets. Supporting the federal government's plans and financial support for decarbonizing steel production in Canada. Seeking Cabinet Emergency Order to protect the critical habitat of piping plover at Wasaga Beach Supporting the federal government in its negotiation of a strong international treaty on plastic pollution. Supporting federal action establishing a Federal Plastics Registry requiring producers to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic they place on the Canadian market, how it moves through the economy, and how it is managed at its end-of-life. Advising on the climate impacts of existing or proposed LNG projects, as well as the global business environment for LNG, and seeking to mitigate harms. Advising on the environmental impacts of projects enabled by Bill C-5 and seeking to mitigate harms. Environmental and industrial strategy approaches to reducing waste and material inputs Seeking a strengthening of the Output-based pricing system intended to make polluters pay Supporting the implementation, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of Clean Electricity Regulations to mitigate climate change and build a low carbon future. Supporting stronger regulations under the Fisheries Act on Oil Sands Mining Effluent Release. Supporting investment in systems for reuse and refill as an alternative to single-use packaging. Supporting a Climate-Aligned Finance Act, that would include enforcing science-based targets and holding financial institutions accountable to them. Federal Budget - providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, public transit, renewable energy, climate finance accountability, investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement, economic transition, sustainable jobs, aligning federal spending with climate objectives and restricting resources for fossil fuels. Rouge National Urban Park expansion involving the former Pickering Airport lands. Supporting the strengthening of current and future federal government emission reduction targets. Ensure a green investments Taxonomy does not include fossil fuels. Advancing climate transition plans across the economy, requiring federally regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop and implement plans that align their business with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Supporting federal action to protect communities and ecosystems from local impacts in the oil sands, including from seeping oil sands process water. Supporting the establishment, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), of regulations requiring disclosure, and prohibitions, restrictions, or container requirements for certain human health hazards of concern (HHHOCs) in consumer chemical products. Supporting the establishment of the Canada Public Transit Fund and negotiated infrastructure funding agreements with provinces, territories, and cities, where the federal government would establish land-use standards near federally funded transit stations, establish zero-emission bus procurement requirements and expand operations funding to increase transit service levels. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of regulations to address plastic pollution. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of reg

Innu Nation

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Tri-Agency Policy on Indigenous Citizenship and Membership Affirmation Engagement with government officials and parliamentarians re. Bill S-14, "An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations," regarding impacts on treaty rights.

Counsel Public Affairs

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

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Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize ACFN's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations. Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta. Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on ACFN reserve lands. Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and ACFN reserve lands. Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for ACFN's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Responding to the 2023 wildfires in Northern Alberta. Expediting the addition to reserve process. Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park. Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of ACFN's rights & self-determination. Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for ACFN members. Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on ACFN members. Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.

Counsel Public Affairs

Cogeco Communications

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Télécommunications: discussions sur la Loi sur les Télécommunications (L.C. 1993, ch. 38) en ce qui concerne le cadre qui devrait guider le gouvernement dans l'éventualité d'une révision de la loi. Radiodiffusion: discussions sur la Loi sur la radiodiffusion (L.C.1991, c.11) en ce qui concerne le cadre qui devrait guider le gouvernement dans l'éventualité d'une révision de la loi. Politiques et réglementations en matière de spectre et de télécommunications, y compris les politiques et réglementations relatives aux interférences transfrontalières, aux réseaux sans fil 5G, aux interconnexions, à l'itinérance sans fil, à la mise aux enchères du spectre et aux stratégies économiques numériques Politiques et réglementations en matière de large bande, y compris les politiques et réglementations relatives au déploiement de la large bande en milieu rural, à la mesure des performances de l'internet, à la dynamique concurrentielle de la large bande, à la disponibilité de l'accès à l'internet en gros et à la disponibilité de l'internet à un prix abordable Impôts et Finances: Discussions sur le transfert intergénérationnel d'entreprise à contrôle familial Électrification des véhicules: Discussion avec les cabinets ministériels et les ministères au sujet de l’électrification de la flotte de véhicules de la compagnie Droit d'auteur: discussions sur la Loi sur le droit d'auteur (L.R.C. (1985), ch. C-42) en ce qui concerne le cadre qui devrait guider le gouvernement dans l'éventualité d'une révision de la loi.

WEST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION

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To ensure that the legal and policy framework for so-called 'national interest' projects is environmentally sound, democratically legitimate, and constitutionally robust. The federal government’s commitment to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, including a proposed federal biodiversity accountability act. Legal implementation of the Impact Assessment Act and Canadian Energy Regulator Act; enactment and amendment of regulations under those acts; development of policies and guidance respecting impact assessment and pipeline regulatory reviews. Introduction of measures to reduce impacts of shipping in marine protected areas. Implement the Canadian Navigable Waters Act to introduce modern safeguards Implementation of new Fisheries Act via regulation to restore lost protections and introduce modern safeguards. Implementation of minimum standards for marine protected areas, development of marine spatial planning and marine protected area networks. Green budget: Make a consolidated annual set of recommendations to the federal government regarding strategic fiscal and budgetary opportunities to address the most pressing issues regarding environmental sustainability in Canada Coastal green infrastructure: Policy measures related to implementation of coastal green infrastructure as a sea level rise response strategy; development of a co-management framework for the Salish Sea and sub-regions of the Salish Sea; development and legal implementation of regional and sub-regional green infrastructure strategies. Climate change: Development of a national climate change policy framework, national greenhouse gas reduction targets and plans to implement both (enabled through legislation, regulation and policy); legislative proposals related to legal accountability for climate-related loss and damage.

AquaAction

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Canada Water Agency; policies and funding to support start-ups and scale-ups in the water tech sector.

Centre de conservation de la biodiversté boréal

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Projet de loi S-15 modifiant le Code criminel et la Loi sur la protection d’espèces animales ou végétales sauvages et la réglementation de leur commerce international et interprovincial

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