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Maghnus Ryan

Director of Operations and Communications, Finance Canada (FIN)14 communications in the past year

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Canadian Energy Marketers Association (CEMA)

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Educating officials on the role of the Canadian Energy Marketers Association (CEMA) and its members in supporting a resilient national supply chain capable of processing, distributing, and selling a diverse mix of energy solutions across Canada To create a specified Low Carbon Intensity Fuel Infrastructure fund that provides non-repayable grants and/or expand Clean Technologies Investment Tax Credit to capital investements for renewable fuel storage. To advocate for a refund mechanism to be included in future legislation required to repeal the consumer price on carbon. Arrange meetings with Parliamentarians about the Government of Canada's engagement on Framework Development for Fuel, Alcohol, Cannabis and Tobacco Sales Tax Arrangements with Interested Indigenous Governments

To advocate for a refund mechanism to be included in future legislation required to repeal the consumer price on carbon. Arrange meetings with Parliamentarians about the Government of Canada's engagement on Framework Development for Fuel, Alcohol, Cannabis and Tobacco Sales Tax Arrangements with Interested Indigenous Governments To create a specified Low Carbon Intensity Fuel Infrastructure fund that provides non-repayable grants and/or expand Clean Technologies Investment Tax Credit to capital investements for renewable fuel storage.

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Airex Energy

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Discussions with government officials about the recognition of biochar in public policies, programs and strategies, including carbon removal and sustainable agriculture ; as well as participation in relevant public consultations (on agriculture, climate, environmental, circular economy, etc), including pre-budget consultations. Discussions with government officials about the inclusion of biomass in energy and forestry strategies, policies and programs as a motor of regional economic development, support to the forestry industry and energy transition ; as well as participation in relevant public consultations (on energy, forestry, economic development, etc), including pre-budget consultations. Discussion with government officials about existing sources of funding for a torrefied pellets (biocoal) project.

AtkinsRéalis

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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. Federal government priorities on transitioning to a lower carbon environment in Canada.

Atlantic Lottery

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Engaging with Federal officials to promote awareness about the client's mandate, and to discuss Federal policies, regulations and other rules that may touch on i-gaming and potential penalties. Research is ongoing with regards to policies and regulations that may warrant discussion.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

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Communicating 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, Canada’s 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 CAPP’s 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 Energy Marketers Association

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To advocate against the creation of a federal domestic renewable content requirement for gasoline and diesel fuels. To create a rebate mechanism for carbon taxes incorrectly paid by registered distributors and retailers when the carbon tax was cancelled. To advocate for a mandatory licensing requirement of fuel distributors and other tax policy changes that improve the administrative burden of operating and selling fuel in multiple provinces, such as standardizing the application of HST on the purchase of bulk fuel from a distributor.

Emera

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Matters related to international trade, foreign policy and energy including Canada-US. Tax reform; the proposed changes to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation under the Income Tax Act. Policy and regulatory Framework for air emissions, including greenhouse gases (GHGs), air pollutants, renewable energy, emission limits, compliance options, time frames for application of new limits, reporting requirements and economic impacts, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Clean Electricity Regulations, and Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. Matters related to energy security, artificial intelligence and cyber security Legislation, policies, regulations and programs related to the energy transition and climate change including regional energy cooperation, net-zero initiatives and the economy. Federal financing instruments, grants, contributions, investment tax credits, indigenous financing tools and other funding mechanisms in support of the development of energy infrastructure Federal Loan Guarantee program including for the Maritime Link project Federal administration of fiduciary responsibility for Indigenous Affairs and the advancement of indigenous partnership in the energy sector Federal regulatory matters including as it relates to the Canadian Impact Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act, Transport Canada Act, Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, and other federal regulation, policy and legislation in respect of energy development Canadian Environmental Protection Act requirements in respect of Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollutants including the Clean Electricity Regulations Matters involving the National Electricity Strategy, the Build Canada Act, Major Projects, Projects of National Interest, inter-provincial and intra-provincial transmission and energy trade, East-West energy development, natural gas transmission and regulatory policy matters.

J.D. Irving

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Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner. Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits. Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada. Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners’ silviculture and conservation programs. Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications. Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties. Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030. Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation. Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations. Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.

Nova Scotia Power

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The proposed changes to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation under the Income Tax Act and Bill C-59. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act amendments in respect to emerging substance specific requirements and consistency with provincial requirements Species at Risk Act amendments in respect to permitting, incidental take, designated nests, definition of critical habitat and recovery team requirements. Reporting requirements under Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory Program in respect of lists of substances, triggers, reporting requirements, report format and use of emission factors Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions, including Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. Potential innovation policy or program development led by Natural Resources Canada related to smart grid technologies such as distributed energy resources and controllable electrical devices (such as electric vehicle chargers, battery storage, controllable heating devices, etc.). Policies and programs related to the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and related net-zero initiatives. Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s directive on the phase out of Pentachlorophenol electricity poles. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations in respect to requirements for reporting and system replacements Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Research and Development funding and program development initiatives. Natural Resources Canada Green Infrastructure programs and initiatives including the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program, Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration and new project funding development opportunities. Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act in respect to specific tracking, measuring and reporting provisions Migratory Birds Regulation regarding pileated woodpecker. Migratory Birds Convention Act in respect to emerging provisions regarding incidental take, designated nests and permitting. Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Electricity Canada in respect of streamlining of utility compliance with provisions of the Act. Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Wastes Regulations in respect to signage, manifests and forms, training and reporting Interpretation of criteria regarding Habitat Alteration, Disruption or Destruction (HADD) in respect to risk management framework, ecosystem approach, permitting for incidentals take and triggers. Innovation, Science, and Industry - Strategic Innovation Fund for Smart Grid technology and other innovation opportunities within the green energy transition. Infrastructure Canada Funding Programs, including the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Grants, contributions, investment tax credits and other funding instruments in support of regional and local electricity infrastructure from federal programs and initiatives such as the Healthy Environment & Healthy Economy program, the Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Canada Growth Fund and the Atlantic Loop. Fisheries Act amendments in respect of utility specific provisions regarding habitat, passage, flow and fish mortality Federal PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) Regulations –Requirements for use, storage, destruction, phase-out and regular reporting to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Federal administration of fiduciary responsibility for Indigenous affairs. Environment and Climate Change Canada funding and development initiatives. Energy Efficiency Act in respect of legislative framework to support and enable energy efficiency and conservation. Advocating for fair creation and implementation of the legislation, as well as advocating for program development in respect to credits, offsets and funding CWS draft Biodiversity Policy. Clean Electricity Regulations and regulations related to carbon pricing and

Organigram Global

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Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry. Advocacy related to fair competition in the legal cannabis sector, including efforts to support balanced market rules and to prevent undue concentration. Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Advocacy for enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market. Advocacy for revising THC limits on cannabis edibles to align with consumer demand and global standards, reducing the appeal of unregulated products and strengthening the legal market. Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.

Recent activity

Jun 2, 2026
May 4, 2026
Michel Gagnon contacted Maghnus Ryan on behalf of Airex Energy
Feb 11, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Nov 28, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
Scott Balfour contacted Maghnus Ryan on behalf of Emera
Jul 15, 2025
james irving contacted Maghnus Ryan on behalf of J.D. Irving