Michael Floyd

To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry.

Seeking a financial contribution from the federal government to support the development of the Kitsault Mine.

Engaging with the federal government on policies pertaining to project approval and advancement for the Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide discovery. Advocacy for funding to support the creation of the Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project.

Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies and programs to support commercial opportunities abroad through increased access to trade and markets for natural resources. Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training in mining Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Innovation policies and programs for the adoption and use of new technologies in mining Increased electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Impact Assessment processes and regulations as it relates to mining projects, permitting and proposals Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) and requirements for Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Discussions with officials about export financing and business opportunities abroad, which may include trade missions, free trade discussions and other engagements with trading partners Climate action policies including effective and efficient federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, recycling, infrastructure and projects in Canada