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Olivia Wright

Special Projects and Operations Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)17 communications in the past year

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Agnico Eagle Mines

2

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.

Discussion with federal officials to advance the permitting approval process for Agnico Eagle’s mining interests in Mexico in order to allow for the advancement of the San Nicolás Project.

Mersey River Wind

2

Engaging government officials regarding eligibility for Investment Tax Credits for clean electricity generation. Engaging government decisionmakers regarding a contribution agreement under NRCan's Smart Renewables Electricity Pathways (SREPs) program.

Engaging government officials regarding eligibility for Investment Tax Credits for clean electricity generation. Engaging government decision-makers regarding a contribution agreement under NRCan's Smart Renewables Electricity Pathways (SREPs) program.

Summa Stragies Canada & 1 other

Roswall Development

2

Engaging government decision-makers regarding regional development agency (ACOA) programs to support scaling up of Roswall's provincially licensed renewable to retail electricity entity Renewally Energy. Engaging members of parliament and government decision-makers regarding federal policies and programs that support renewable electricity generation and distribution including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Determining investment tax credit eligibility criteria for renewable electricity generation projects.

Determining investment tax credit eligibility criteria for renewable electricity generation projects. Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Engaging government decision-makers regarding regional development agency (ACOA) programs to support scaling up of Roswall's provincially licensed renewable to retail electricity entity Renewally Energy. Engaging members of parliament and government decision-makers regarding federal policies and programs that support renewable electricity generation and distribution including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program.

Summa Strategies Canada & 1 other

Universities Canada

2

Discussions about financial sustainability measures for universities. Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including workforce, talent, and employment. Discussions on the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. Government of Canada - Universities Working Group roundtable discussion on research security. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities. Student housing and community enabling campus infrastructure programs. Working group meeting to discuss academic contributions to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Immigration policies and programs related to international students and affecting universities. Discussions of education and international relations opportunities. Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities. Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree. Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments. Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.

Working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to improve visa processing times, the Study Direct Stream program, and lower refusal rates for international students accepted to Canadian universities Lobbying to maintain fair dealing for education. Lobbying for an explicit exception for charities, not-for-profits and/or educational institutions to Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL). Increased supports for Indigenous students seeking to access post-secondary education. Harmonization of immigration policies with regard to the improvement of study and work permit processing to identify areas where policies and procedures could be strengthened. Engaging with reviews of existing legislation covering charities to clarify how they apply to educational institutions. Engage with Statistics Canada regarding postsecondary education and research data collection and analysis with particular attention to the University and College Academic Staff System survey and labour market information. Engage with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the role of universities in supporting innovation through the full suite of innovation initiatives (eg. Superclusters, economic sector tables, Innovation Canada, knowledge mobilization, digital research infrastructure etc.) Engage with Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and ESDC on the implementation of the government’s International Education Strategy – including the targeting and recruitment of international students and the design of the outbound student mobility program for Canadian students to study abroad. Engage with Department of Status of Women and Statistics Canada regarding data collection and policies/frameworks regarding student safety on campus. Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada concerning international student mobility and internship programs. Discussions concerning federal budget priorities. Priority topics include: federal government's support for university research through the federal granting agencies and other government programs; support for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows; changes to the Canada Research Chairs program; university infrastructure; international research collaboration; knowledge mobilization; equity diversity and inclusion; cybersecurity; and expanding university education opportunities for Indigenous Canadians. Discuss effective strategies and programs to support student transition to the work place and access to upskilling and reskilling programs for mid-career Canadians with Employment and Social Development Canada, including the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program (SWILP) and the Canada Training Benefit.

Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims

1

Advocate to government for justice and truth for victims of flight PS752 and their families.

CLAC

1

CLAC would like to continue to support the advancement of skilled trades workers and apprentices through ESDC. The client is a labour union whose members are actively working on significant major projects across Canada and want to continue to work on the strategically important public projects in Canada. CLAC wants to ensure that there are safe conditions for working on those projects that support the recruitment and advancement of workers while keeping projects open to all qualified workers in Canada.

Garner Solutions

Conifer Energy

1

Discussing ongoing support carbon abatement and utilization projects for oil and gas developments in southern Alberta Pursuing funding for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) project Arranging meetings with the Government of Canada to brief public office holders on the need to continuing support Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage projects to reduce oil & gas sector emissions

Rubicon Strategy

GoGold Resources

1

Discussion with federal officials to advance GoGold’s mining interests in Mexico.

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin

International Language Academy of Canada

1

Potential policy changes to international student visa policies and programs as it pertains to student applications, admissions and recruitment.

KRUGER

1

Establish funding and/or pursue funding to support forest sector innovation and diversification Pursue funding or grant contributions for Energy projects associated with the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Mill Pursue Education and Training Programs for workers that could be employed in the Pulp and Paper/Forestry sectors.

Anstey and Associates

Recent activity

Mar 18, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Julie Garner contacted Olivia Wright on behalf of CLAC
Mar 3, 2026
Andy Singh contacted Olivia Wright on behalf of Conifer Energy
Jan 16, 2026
Sean Collins contacted Olivia Wright on behalf of Varme Energy
Nov 27, 2025
Gary Anstey contacted Olivia Wright on behalf of KRUGER
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
Nov 21, 2024
Feb 8, 2024