Natalia Zhou

Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Hydrogen in Bill C-69 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024 Transportation Concern associated with rail transportation in Canada in particular rail car standards and liability. The development of Emergency Response Action Plans under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. The risk assessment and potential risk management of zinc oxide and other zinc based substances Taxation and Finance Concern about the level of corporate taxation in Canada and the trend for higher corporate taxes. S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. Registration of treated articles under the Pest Control Products Regulations promulgated under the Pest Control Products Act. Rail service review with respect to level of service, and load safe and security. Concern with the potential transfer of liability from carrier to shipper. Notice of intent to regulate air pollutants and greenhouse gases, pertaining to draft regulations for off-sets and credit for early action. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes potential negotiations with the United States on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Impact of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on industrial operations in Canada. Concern with the impact on the availability of renewable natural gas as a result of the CFS being applied to gaseous fuels. Concern with the availability of offset credits for obligated parties and the impact of the cost of carbon. Federal government plan to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations. Federal government policy to leverage procurement practices to focus on sustainable plastic products Environment Concern with Climate Change and any impact on industry associated with a tax on Carbon or emission criteria. Questions with the release on the Federal governments carbon pricing and potential fuel surcharges Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage in Bill C-59 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 Consideration of an application for funding under the Net-Zero Accelerator Fund which is administered as part of the Strategic Innovation Fund Concern with capital cost allowance credits, and creation of value-added natural resource manufacturing strategy. Looking at the classes of industry that qualify for capital cost allowance credits. Looking at moving to a 100% Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance in line with the US. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act relating to plastic waste under S-234

Taxation and Finance Concern about the level of corporate taxation in Canada Risk Assessment of certain plastic consumer products Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Zinc and its compounds Review by Parliament of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registration of treated articles under the Pest Control Products Regulations promulgated under the Pest Control Products Act. Potential legislative reforms of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA. This includes negotiations with the USA on the implementation of the Canada, US, Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and other trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Implementation of S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and other Acts. Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information. Health Concern with Health Canada and its legislation associated with the manufacture of health related products and there importation from other countries, namely the US Government Policy to set explicit targets for diverting plastic waste and eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations. Government policy to leverage procurement practices to focus on sustainable plastic products. Environment Concern with Climate Change and any impact on industry associated with a price on Carbon or other emission intensity criteria Creation of Investment Tax Credits for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage in Bill C-59 entitled - An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 Concern with capital cost allowance credits, and creation of value-added natural resource manufacturing strategy. Looking at the classes of industry that qualify for capital cost allowance credits. Application for funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund Net Zero Accelerator for world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site

Reconciliation and economic development with respect to acquiring crown lands within the traditional territories of KKS.

Review of all federal policies impacting SaskPower on the Energy, Environment and Infrastructure side. Bills or legislation related to clean energy, tax policy, environmental review, impact on hydro and impact on coal sector.

Support for work done in support of indigenous partners Potential engagement in support of securing rail access to port Lobbying in support of National Trade Corridor Fund and Strategic Innovation Fund applications General updates on the progress of BHP Potash Developments Exploration of low emissions energy options for BHP Canada developments or projects Engagement in support of the development of potash export facility

Support for work done in support of indigenous partners Support for community stakeholders needs, including economic development, employment and training, and municipal-level infrastructure Potential engagement in support of securing rail access to port Exploration of low emissions energy options for BHP Canada developments or projects Engagement in support of the development of potash export facility Contribute to the development of Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, including discussing the importance and inclusion of potash, and other policies related to natural resource development

To seek repeal or amendment of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to eliminate the Output-Based Pricing System (industrial carbon tax) as it applies to oil and gas facilities, reducing costs, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting energy sector development. To seek repeal or amendment of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act to remove the prohibition on vessels carrying >12,500 metric tons of crude or persistent oil in bulk along British Columbia’s northern coast, enabling safe oil-tanker traffic for energy export and economic development while upholding marine safety standards. To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for support of the industry including interprovincial trade cooperation and better workforce mobility. We are requesting for the ongoing extension of the China Surtax Remission Order imposed on the drill pipe from China. We are requesting relevant industry training be included as part of the compliance conditions for the exemption renewal under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation. To amend the Income Tax Act to provide helium and natural hydrogen with fair capital cost treatment and allow their inclusion into the Federal flow through share program, normal tax measures that are provided to all other critical mineral resource developers in Canada.

Requesting relevant industry training to be included as part of the compliance conditions for the exemption renewal under the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulation Requesting that the federal government extend the remission on the surtax imposed on drill pipe from China. To bring awareness of drilling and service rig contractors operating in Canada and advocating for Federal Government support of the Industry. Support for oil and gas development and takeaway capacity Federal Government to ensure that the equipment eligible for the 30 per cent Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit includes drilling and service rig clean technologies. Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit for drilling and service rig technologies

Federal Budget Report, funding opportunities - Explore applicable funding avenues for the Company, its projects, and/or the development of Canada's fusion sector. Facilitate the Company's project with the Strategic Innovation Fund which will help support the development of the Company's development of fusion energy with its direct and indirect benefits to Canada. Discuss the development of a regulatory framework for fusion energy production in Canada in harmony with international regulatory bodies to remove barriers to fusion technology development and commercialization. Discuss opportunities for the development of national fusion energy policy in Canada to advance innovation and science in the clean technology sector. Discuss Canada's potential in the global fusion industry; explore opportunities for international trade & development in the fusion sector.

Federal Budget Report, funding opportunities - Explore applicable funding avenues for the Company, its projects, and/or the development of Canada's fusion sector (proposed "Fusion Energy Hub"). Facilitate the Company's project with the Strategic Innovation Fund which will help support the development of the Company's development of fusion energy with its direct and indirect benefits to Canada. Discuss regulatory framework for fusion development in Canada. Discuss Canada's potential in the global fusion industry; explore opportunities for international trade & development in the fusion sector.

Seeking government support through repayable or non-repayable contributions towards the First Nation's acquisition of a company.

Advocating on behalf of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and its members for policies and programs that encourage and support their economic growth and opportunities , particlarly in key sectors such as critical minerals and mining, potash, uranium, infrastructure development and labour force training

Exploring funding options for a critical minerals project in BC.

Seeking funding from the Government of Canada (source of funding to be determined) to allow the client to expand and scale production/operations.