Mistine Lauzon

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.

Infrastructure - Expand opportunities for long-term investors to support infrastructure investment, including opportunities to support investment in housing. Pensions & savings plans – Engage with public office holders regarding enhancing retirement and savings security for Canadians through retirement planning, public and registered savings plans, annuities, etc. Prescription drugs - Seeking to raise awareness about prescription drug & workplace benefit coverage. Group benefits & paramedical health care – Engage with public office holders regarding health care programs and policy that may impact group benefit plans. Climate/Environment – Engagements related to the impacts of extreme weather on the health and wellness of Canadians and expanding opportunities to meet our decarbonization commitments. International relations & trade – Engage with public office holders regarding international relations as it relates to Canada’s insurance industry. This includes how best to maximize the benefits of Canada’s trade relations for the industry and broader economy. Insurance and health regulation and legislation - Engage with public office holders regarding Canada’s financial services and health care sectors, in relation to the insurance industry. This may include the industry’s governing legislation and regulations, taxation policy, administration, and related issues, guidelines & rules. Cyber security, data, and privacy – Engage with public office holders on how to ensure the safety and integrity of Canada’s insurance industry’s data and technology systems. This may include engagement on privacy legislation, policy, and technological innovation in the insurance industry.

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.

Natural Resources Canada - Support for modernization and restart of pulp and bio-industrial operations at our Bioveld North project aligned with: Forest sector transformation Biomass utilization Industrial decarbonization Looking for: Potential access to federal clean technology or forest-sector funding streams. Integration of biomass, biochar, and renewable product strategies into federal climate and resource policy frameworks. Purpose of engagement: Secure federal financial support. Align project with federal forest innovation and clean growth programs. Housing Development & CMHC Funding - Application and advocacy for federal housing program funds (e.g., CMHC Rapid Housing Initiative, National Housing Co-Investment Fund). Contact made with: CMHC FedNor Critical Minerals & Industrial Infrastructure - Federal support for infrastructure development to facilitate critical mineral supply chain integration. No specific ask as of yet, but contact with the following agencies have been made: NRCan (Natural Resources Canada) ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB)

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.

Support for net zero clean electricity transmission and the production of clean energy infrastructure. Policies to support a pan-Canadian east–west transmission grid with a focus on reliable, affordable, sustainable power for Canadians.

Efforts to modernize federal privacy legislation and regulate artificial intelligence. An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts and its application to the insurance industry (C-8) Issues relating to emergency preparedness, response and recovery including a National Recovery Strategy, and the creation of a National Emergency Management Agency Expansion of the trade credit insurance market in Canada Proposed public-private partnership with the insurance industry to better protect Canadians in the event of a major earthquake. Issues relating to flooding including the creation of a low-cost high-risk National Flood Insurance program in partnership with the P&C insurance industry. Other issues include flood mapping and infrastructure investment. Developing a national approach and vehicle safety standards for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy and other issues relating to climate adaptation and including modernization of DFAA, DMAF, and infrastructure investments. Changes to the Minimum Capital Test (MCT) and solvency regulations. Changes to the reinsurance framework. Changes to other guidelines (i.e. Guidelines B10, B13, B15; Guidelines E13, E21, E23, etc.). Implementation of the national auto theft strategy and other solutions to combat the theft of vehicles in (and illegal export of vehicles from) Canada. National Coordination of provincial stolen and wrecked vehicle programs. (Transport Canada), with regard to allowing the exchange of information in order to prevent the fraudulent "re-VINing" of vehicles. This refers to the practice of changing the Vehicle Information Number (VIN) on a stolen or wrecked vehicle, thus facilitating its fraudulent re-sale. Financial sector policy and regulatory changes pursuant to the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly North American Free Trade Agreement.

Discussion regarding government’s policies towards mining and critical minerals development. Discussions on the government's trade diversification policy changes and how best to operationalize for international capital flows. Discussions regarding how pension plans can help crowd in private sector investments in Canada. Impact of Bill C-5 on Canada’s economy, infrastructure, and investment environment. Discussion on how the government is using AI technology to improve processes. Discussions on regulatory approvals process for Canadian financial institutions. Discussion on importation of oyster seed to support Canadian oyster industry. Discussions regarding Brazil-Canada relations, the Brazil-Canada tax treaty, and its impact on investors. Discussions regarding Australia-Canada relations, the Australia-Canada tax treaty, and its impact on investors. Discussions regarding impact of changes to Government debt issuances on investors as it relates to the Government’s cancellation of the real return bonds program. Discussions regarding Canada’s global trade relations and impact on investors, as it relates to potential trade missions planned to Europe, Asia, and South America, and the Government’s approach to trade agreements. Discussions regarding investment in Canada’s transportation infrastructure. Impact of Bill C-281 on institutional investors as it relates to investing in the United States equity and sovereign bond markets. Discussions with the federal government concerning trade and investment relationships with the United States and Mexico as it relates to the risk and impact on the Canadian investors in those countries. Seeking to provide perspectives from Canadian institutional investors concerning Government policies to create greater investible opportunities to improve productivity and growth in Canada’s economy and infrastructure. Federal Investment Regulations and Rules with respect to permitted investments

Investment competitiveness and regulatory certainty at the intersections of climate commitments and related policies and programs, the Build Canada Act, energy security and market access including the US-Canada trade relationship and the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Amendments to the Impact Assessment Act and associated regulations and policies, as it pertains to the federal review process for Major Projects; environmental assessments and cooperation agreements between the federal government and provincial/territorial governments; and the Physical Activities Regulation. Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities, energy security, market access, and informing government responses to trade relationships, agreements and tariffs. Climate change policies, regulations and programs relating to greenhouse gas emissions including emissions reduction targets, emissions management, development of emissions detection and reduction technologies, carbon markets and carbon pricing mechanisms pertaining to the upstream petroleum industry.

Discussions on climate policies and programs related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry. Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates 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 labour measures, skilled labour access, supply chain challenges, and the implementation of legislation and regulations related to this topic. 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 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. Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.