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Michelle Chislett

Vice President, Privy Council Office (PCO)20 communications in the past year

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Bruce Power

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Nuclear Waste Management: Policies, legislation and regulatory frameworks related to the long term management, interim storage, transportation and governance of used nuclear fuel and low and intermediate level radioactive waste. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL): Federal policies, governance and program considerations related to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, including nuclear research and development, isotope production, reactor refurbishment, waste management innovation and new nuclear technologies. Nuclear Safety, Environmental & Liability Frameworks: Legislation and regulations governing the safety, licensing, operation and environmental oversight of nuclear facilities, including the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, and associated regulations. International Trade & Nuclear Exports: Trade, export and international cooperation policies affecting Canadian nuclear technologies, services and fuels, including export financing, international agreements and strategic trade alignment. Workforce, Skills & Labour Availability: Immigration, training, apprenticeship and skilled trades policies and programs supporting major nuclear projects and long term workforce sustainability. Emergency Management & National Defence: Policies, legislation and intergovernmental frameworks related to nuclear emergency preparedness, public safety, national defence, and federal provincial coordination. Science, Research & Medical Isotopes: Federal science, research and innovation policies and programs related to nuclear research and development, technology innovation, and the production and supply of medical isotopes, including collaboration with industry, research institutions and Indigenous partners. Indigenous Partnership & Reconciliation: Federal policies, programs and frameworks related to Indigenous consultation, participation, equity ownership, economic reconciliation, capacity building and long term partnerships in the nuclear and clean energy sectors. Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects. Federal Fiscal Measures: Taxation, fiscal policy and financial measures administered by the Department of Finance, including clean energy investment tax credits, capital cost allowance, pension related policies, and other federal fiscal measures relevant to major infrastructure and energy projects. New Nuclear Development & Supply Chains: Policies, programs and regulatory considerations related to the development, deployment, financing and operation of new nuclear facilities, including nuclear fuel supply, uranium and conversion services, domestic manufacturing capacity, critical supply chains, and clean energy industrial development. Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.

Nuclear Waste Management Organization

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Matters related to implementation and interpretation of the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act. NRCan’s Radioactive Waste Management Framework Canada’s policy with respect to the management of radioactive waste produced by nuclear energy facilities, as set out in the federal government’s Radioactive Waste Management Framework- Discussions relate to the scope, nature and timing of the government’s plans for regulatory reform or initiatives, how the Nuclear Waste Management Organization could benefit, and its impact on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

Nukik

3

Seeking repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the development of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link.

SUSSEX STRATEGY GROUP

ATCO

1

To discuss and support government initiatives related to critical infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and resilient energy infrastructure modernization. Discussions regarding Immigration program considerations related to manufacturing labour shortages, including coordinating with provinces and the inclusion of manufacturing National Occupation Classifications (NOC) in federal pathways to permanent residency and regional workforce needs. Discussions regarding energy transition legislation, federal investment tax credits and regulations. To explore areas of alignment and compatibility with federal policies and programs in the context of deploying temporary and permanent modular housing, including medium density housing, workforce housing, affordable housing, and community infrastructure. Pursuing international trade and expanding markets for infrastructure development. Federal policies and programs with respect to transition to a lower carbon energy system, renewable energy, and energy infrastructure. Discussions regarding provision of buildings, camps, and logistical services. Discussions regarding federal frameworks with regards to the environment, including climate change and air pollutant regulation.

Bell Canada

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Discussions regarding procedures and policies as well as best practices and reducing costs in procurement associated with end user devices, networks, support services and solutions, including development and deployment of sovereign AI capacity. Seeking to raise awareness about Bell’s technological innovations, including AI, with an aim to convey how policies affect investments in innovation and research. Copyright Act amendments affecting internet service providers and/or broadcasting distribution undertakings and/or broadcasting programming undertakings Discuss and sharing of best practices with respect to Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative. Proposed government broadband programs, policies and initiatives including in rural and Northern Canada. The Comprehensive Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. Spectrum policy framework with respect to technological and financial implications of government policies. Replacement Worker Legislation - legislation that bans replacement workers during a labour dispute hindering our ability to operate our networks and serve our customers Regulatory modernization of the Canada Labour Code. Proposing amendments pursuant to Income Tax Act. Potential Amendments to the Broadcasting Act. Potential Amendments to the Broadcast Act and Telecommunications Act as per legislative review. Policies relating to signal piracy, and copyright infringement Policies Relating to Broadcasting Distribution Undertakings with regard to the terms of carriage of our services by terrestrial and satellite television distributors Pension plan regulations with regard to their impact on the solvency funding and other requirements for Bell as a plan sponsor Legislation regulation or policies focused on critical infrastructure, cyber security and lawful access Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) labour force -- policies related to increasing the talent supply in Canada Broadcasting Policies Relating to Specialty and Pay Television Broadcasting Policies Relating to Conventional Television Broadcasting Policies Relating to Commercial Radio Broadcasting Licence Fee Regulations, 1997 under section 11 of the Broadcasting Act. An Act to amend the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Date Protection Tribunal Act, as well legislation, policies or regulation having impact on Bell customers from a privacy perspective, and with respect to obligations imposed on carriers with respect to intercept and subscriber information. Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada

Canada Nickel Company

1

Engaging with the federal government on policies and funding opportunities pertaining to project approval and advancement for the Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide discovery and downstream elements, including northern Ontario economic development policy, the competitiveness of the mining sector, mine development, downstream processing, permitting, and environmental policy.

Canadian Nuclear Association

1

Discussions regarding the application of the Impact Assessment Act to nuclear projects, and the promotion of regulatory effectiveness and efficiency. Discussions regarding the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s climate change policy, including efforts to promote investment in nuclear energy. Advocating for federal support (financial, regulatory and policy) to develop and deploy large/small nuclear and fuel initiatives. International Trade of nuclear technology with respect to nuclear cooperation.

Canadian Shareholder Association for Research and Education

1

Discussions related to capital formation, job creation, innovation and attracting investment Discussion with Indigenous Services Canada regarding funding and programs supporting Indigenous economic reconciliation, Indigenous trustee and institutional investor education Discussions related to climate change and investment

Champion Iron

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Démarches auprès de différentes instances gouvernementales pour obtenir du financement dans le cadre du développement de projets de partenariat avec la communauté de Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam. Démarches en vue d'identifier et obtenir l’aide financière disponible aux fins d’un projet de croissance à l’usine de bouletage de Pointe-Noire à Sept-Îles Démarches en vue d'identifier et obtenir l’aide financière disponible aux fins de projets de croissance dans la Fosse du Labrador. Démarches visant à promouvoir le rôle stratégique du concentré de fer de haute pureté produit par Champion Iron dans la décarbonation de l’industrie de l’acier. Démarches visant à obtenir les autorisations nécessaires pour le plan de compensation associé au projet d’augmentation de la capacité d’entreposage au site minier du Lac Bloom. Démarches visant à ce que les instances gouvernementales adoptent une orientation pour stimuler des investissements gouvernementaux qui permettraient d’optimiser les infrastructures régionales, faciliter la transformation du minerai de fer au Québec et réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre associées aux activités de certaines entreprises de la région de la Côte-Nord. Démarches en vue d’obtenir les permis et autorisations nécessaires dans le cadre des projets de croissance évalués par Champion Iron. Démarches en vue d'identifier et obtenir l’aide financière disponible aux fins d’un projet de croissance au site minier du Lac Bloom.

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.

Recent activity

Jul 23, 2026
Nancy C Southern contacted Michelle Chislett on behalf of ATCO
Jun 30, 2026
Dan Lovell contacted Michelle Chislett on behalf of Nukik
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
Dan Lovell contacted Michelle Chislett on behalf of Nukik
Mar 2, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Scott Balfour contacted Michelle Chislett on behalf of Emera
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Dec 4, 2025