Nick Xenos

Advocate for better access to whole-building data that will enable energy efficiency outcomes and in support of benchmarking, disclosure or labelling standards/guidelines. Support the continuity of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager as a foundational tool supporting the real estate sector. Raise awareness of voluntary standards and certifications, such as the Zero Carbon Building Standard and LEED, to support government objectives and outcomes to scale up high-performing buildings for the Department of National Defence and housing for the Canadian Forces. Advocate to include stronger energy efficiency, carbon emissions and resiliency performance measures or the use of voluntary standards in Canada's housing policies and in the policies of Build Canada Homes. Support the development of the "Made-in-Canada Investment guidelines" with a green and transition taxonomy for buildings as announced by the federal government. Support the greening government strategy and the operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the federal buildings portfolio. Support the implementation of Buy Clean principles in federal procurements that will require to reduce embodied carbon. Support the integration of carbon emissions (operational and embodied) in National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings and National Building Code of Canada.

Communications with federal officials concerning the regulatory framework, market access, and export mechanisms for Canadian-generated carbon credits in international markets. Communications with federal officials regarding policies and programs related to electricity supply, pricing, and infrastructure to support the operation and development of Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities in Canada. Communicating with government officials about proposed federal investment tax credits under the Income Tax Act for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) initiatives. Communicating with government officials about government funding for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives. Communicating with government officials about emissions reductions initiatives, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiatives.

Provide views for a policy decision by Finance Canada to allow access to the federal investment tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage projects in Quebec Provide Finance Canada insights on the opportunity to issue a directive to allow access to flow-through share programs for carbon capture and storage projects; including, but not limited to, direct air capture, ocean capture, in situ injection and mineralization.

The client is seeking policy pieces that will encourage the use of energy efficient systems in infrastructure supported by federal government funding and incentives for private construction. Seeking support for increasing presence of their company overseas including in China, India, many countries in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, South America. Encourage the prioritization and proceedings of free trade deals including participation in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and Mercosur.

The client is seeking policy pieces that will encourage the use of energy efficient systems in infrastructure supported by federal government funding and incentives for private construction. Seeking support for increasing presence of their company overseas including in China, India, many countries in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, South America. Government contracts pursued with regard to heating and cooling system requirements in government buildings. Encourage the prioritization and proceedings of free trade deals including participation in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and Mercosur.

Seeking meetings to discuss free trade, open borders, Canada-US relations, trade remedies and procurement policy as they relate to the steel industry.

Discuss financial exposure to climate-related risks through mortgage loan insurance guarantees, including potential use of climate risk data to inform underwriting practices, borrower risk disclosure, and stress testing of property value assumptions in hazard-exposed areas. National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) AI Assist and the Strategic Response Fund, with respect to funding for Canadian AI climate technology companies Infrastructure Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank mandates, with respect to climate risk assessment of federal public infrastructure Environment and Climate Change Canada climate information services, with respect to procurement of forward-looking physical climate risk data FedDev Ontario Business Scale-up and Productivity program, with respect to AI and climate technology scale-up in Southern Ontario Canada's Green Finance Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Roadmap, with respect to climate risk data requirements for taxonomy implementation PSPC AI Source List and Innovative Solutions Canada program, with respect to federal procurement of climate risk analytics services OSFI Guideline B-15, with respect to climate risk disclosure data requirements and the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with respect to Canadian-built AI platforms for climate risk modeling. National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs

Discuss financial exposure to climate-related risks through mortgage loan insurance guarantees, including potential use of climate risk data to inform underwriting practices, borrower risk disclosure, and stress testing of property value assumptions in hazard-exposed areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada climate information services, with respect to procurement of forward-looking physical climate risk data National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) AI Assist and the Strategic Response Fund, with respect to funding for Canadian AI climate technology companies Infrastructure Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank mandates, with respect to climate risk assessment of federal public infrastructure OSFI Guideline B-15, with respect to climate risk disclosure data requirements and the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise Canada's Green Finance Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Roadmap, with respect to climate risk data requirements for taxonomy implementation Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, with respect to Canadian-built AI platforms for climate risk modeling. FedDev Ontario Business Scale-up and Productivity program, with respect to AI and climate technology scale-up in Southern Ontario National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to standardized physical climate risk data infrastructure for federal adaptation programs PSPC AI Source List and Innovative Solutions Canada program, with respect to federal procurement of climate risk analytics services

Defence Procurement Startegy - Advocating for federal, provincial and municipal procurement policies that prioritize Canadian-manufactured textiles, apparel, and footwear with a minimum of 50% Canadian content, and that include strong environmental and sustainable development components. CUSMA and US tariffs - Advocating for the preservation of the CUSMA trade agreement and the removal of recent U.S. tariffs to ensure fair trade, market stability, and the protection of the Canadian economy. Canada's Green Procurmenet - advocating the federal and provincial governments to integrate stronger environmental and sustainable development criteria into public tendering and procurement processes. Our clients want procurement requirements in Canadian tenders to take into consideration environmental, social and governance issues. They also want the Canadian gouvernment to prioritaize Canadian manufacturers when procuring products for different applications including defence. This is to protect Canadian manufacturers from low-cost, poor-quality imported products and from unfair foreign competition.

Raise awareness and profile of Canada’s biogas & renewable natural gas sector, including benefits and opportunities in agriculture, road and marine transportation, buildings, and industry. Engagement regarding policies and regulations related to energy, waste management, energy infrastructure, and use of biogas & renewable natural gas. Engagement regarding policies, programs, and tax incentives to support investments in the development of the Canadian biogas & renewable natural gas industry. Discussions regarding the design, amendment, and implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations, with a focus on pathways for gaseous fuel participation.

Discussions with Members of Parliament and/or the Senate of Canada and their staff on the potential environmental and economic development benefits of permanent carbon removal. Discussions with the Treasury Board Secretariat and Department of National Defense on enhancing and expanding government procurement of carbon dioxide removal services. Discussions with the Prime Minister’s Office, Privy Council Office, and Environment & Climate Change Canada on clarifying Canada’s position on the use of credits for carbon dioxide removal in Canada and internationally. Discussions with the Ministry of Finance and Minister of Natural Resources on targeted changes to the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to support investment in carbon removal technologies. Discussions with the Minister of Natural Resources on dedicated funding streams for carbon dioxide removal projects within the Energy Innovation Program.

CCA was established by the federal government in 2005 to provide assessments of evidence on policy priorities important to the Government of Canada and Canadians. CCA's interactions with federal departments and agencies are focused on developing interest in new assessment projects which are typically funded through a program or grant. Assessments are carried out by expert panels and can be on any topic in areas of health, environment, energy and society, or S&T and innovation.

Working on obtaining potential future government contracts for mobile device management. Will be working with Shared Services Canada on policies which cover procurement requirements for mobile device management.