Mairead Lavery

Informing officials of the unique impacts of COVID-19 on Canada’s airline industry, particularly low-cost carriers. Informing officials about the client's positive impact to Canada's economy. Discussions with securing financial assistance for Canadian airlines amidst COVID-19’s devastating impacts on the sector.

To examine new funding opportunities for nuclear energy and its operations in Canada. Request feedback and insight into the government's policy on nuclear energy.

Enabling government communication of Nuclear Energy Policy. Increase government's awareness of business activities' alignment with nuclear energy policy. Request feedback and insight into government's policy on nuclear energy.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding international negotiations to implement the Doha Round of trade liberalization U.N. CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Input to federal deliberations on ongoing international negotiations respecting the Convention, as well as decisions about implementation of Convention provisions in Canada TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Input to federal consultations re Canada's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership; and consideration of Canadian interests with respect to increasing economic ties with several nations of the Asia-Pacific, including trade in goods and services, foreign investment protections, intellectual property, immigration, labour mobility, etc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY: Federal policy and rules related to provision of telecommunications services in Canada, including competition among service providers, access to wireless spectrum, ownership and foreign investment, and access by new entrants SECURITY AND PROSPERITY IN NORTH AMERICA, with respect to rules governing the flow of goods, services and people across the border; cooperation among agencies in the three countries to streamline and harmonize rules and regulations governing the conduct of business; policies to enhance energy trade and energy security SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Input regarding policies that can support research and development of new science and technology and the broader adaptation of advanced technologies across the Canadian economy PUBLIC SERVICE: Rules and regulations governing the conduct of public servants in their relations with corporations and business associations, processes for consulting with business on the impact of new laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION: Rules governing federal-provincial financing arrangements for post-secondary education; and development of acceptable national standards for graduate degrees in various disciplines PARLIAMENTARY REFORM: Input regarding changes to rules governing Parliament; Senate reform NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT: Input to the federal government regarding policy priorities for the annual summit of the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: Amendments, sub-agreements and regulations governing trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico; with respect to the enhanced trade in goods and services, regulation of investment between countries, admittance of qualified immigrants and recognition of professional credentials for employment purposes NORTH AMERICAN DEFENCE: Input regarding the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and other means to enhance collaboration among governments regading defence of the North American continent NORTH AMERICAN COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Input to federal deliberations regarding possible enhancement and coordination of environmental standards among Canada, the United States and Mexico NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY: Input regarding policies that Canada's national security policies and regulations impacting the private sector. NATIONAL SECURITIES REGULATOR: Supporting efforts by the federal government to work with the provinces and establish a single national regulatory authority for the regulation of corporations which issues shares to the public LOBBYING ACT: Regulations governing the conduct of lobbyists and their relations with the federal government with respect to the rules regarding communications and meetings between senior public office holders and corporations and organizational lobbyists INVESTMENT CANADA ACT: Regulations and policies with respect to the foreign ownership of Canadian companies; takeovers of Canadian companies by foreign corporations or state entities, thresholds that trigger review

Discussing and exploring opportunities for tariff relief in respect of NFI's ongoing business activities. Investigating and discussing the various available federal sources and programs that could potentially provide financial and credit support for NFI’s ongoing business activities.

Investigating and discussing the various available federal sources and programs that could potentially provide financial and credit support for NFI’s ongoing business activities.

Discussions on policies, programs and regulations related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Discussions on mining and regional economic development, including mine closures, as well as policies on conservation, nature-based solutions, and marine protected areas. Discussions on enhancing Canada’s Mining and Metals sector competitiveness through fiscal and tax policies, supporting new technologies, innovation, and advanced manufacturing and national security. Discussions on existing policies and regulations that impact efficient operations of port, rail, and transportation and trade corridors; and development of enabling infrastructure to support competitiveness of mining projects in remote regions of Canada. Discussions on policies and programs aimed at enhancing access to energy to support project development. Discussions on regulatory reforms for major projects and their effects on the mining and metal industry. Discussions on labour measures, skilled labour access, supply chain challenges, and the implementation of legislation and regulations related to this topic. Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.

To raise awareness with respect to impacts that legislative, regulatory, policy or program changes may have on operations in Nunavut. Reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act and the Navigation Protection Act regarding potential impacts to arctic mining projects. Environmental Assessment recommendations. Policies or programs that pertain to trade-enabling infrastructure investment in northern regions at Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada. CANNOR and other departments and agencies. Climate Change in relation to providing input and feedback regarding federal strategies/programs/policies to address Green House Gas emissions

GE-Hitachi seeks to inform the federal government about the merits of its Small Modular Reactor technology and to understand the expectations for successful Small Modular Reactor development in Canada. Discussions with officials to review possible funding opportunities (from sources that are still to be determined) for the development of Small Modular Reactor technology in Canada.

Support of Export Development Canada in providing export credits enabling OCNI members to export products and services to countries with which Canada has signed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Informing the federal government on the merits of nuclear technology and the benefits of a strong Canadian supply chain. Federal support for the export of nuclear products and services related to peaceful uses of atomic energy to countries with which Canada has signed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Discussions with officials to review possible funding opportunities for Canadian suppliers of nuclear technology products and services

Discussions with the federal government on various aspects of Paper Excellence business operations, including, but not limited to, economic growth, innovation, sustainability and environment, and product diversification.

Engagement with the Government of Canada with regards to policies for green hydrogen, with a particular focus on export markets.