Paul O'Keefe

Transport Canada Rail Program related to support for logistics to ship product to Western Canada. Air Quality regulations and compliance pertaining to the ongoing operations of Coke Plants as part of integrated steelmaking. CUSMA review, USA Tariffs and Internal trade Strategic Response Fund (SRF) Entry Visa's to facilitate investment discussions Buy Canada Initiative SIF Net Zero accelerator Fund Requesting that Consular Offices assist in facilitating employees' return to Canada. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR/2011-237, more specifically management of ballast on vessels. Communicating with government officials about the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for Canada's steel sector and Finance Canada about the Investment Tax Credits for investment in equipment to reduce carbon intensity. Communicating with government officials about the imposition of countermeasures (surtaxes) on steel imports from the United States Communicating with government officials about the imposition of national security tariffs on steel exports to the United States. Communicating with government officials about the Federal carbon Pricing backstop, specifically the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) Communicating with government officials about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), specifically those provisions related to the steel sector.

Communicating with public office holders to promote the industry cluster in Sarnia-Lambton and its long term sustainability U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (the Council “provides a forum for stakeholders, including industry, consumers, and non-government organizations, to discuss regulatory barriers and identify opportunities for regulatory cooperation between the United States and Canada.) Matters relating to investment climate, circular economy, climate change, environmental stewardship and recycling. Implementation of federal single-use plastics regulations. Creation of a National Plastics Registry Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act

Discussion re: joint government/industry work on chemical and plastics in Canadian supply chains + development of joint consultation process. Discussion on policies and programs related to chemicals management, including the safe use, handling, and oversight of substances within the chemical and plastics industries, and their connection to sustainability and Responsible Care® practices. General introduction to the chemistry and plastics industries and their role in Canada’s economy and sustainability objectives. Advocating for CIAC’s pre-budget recommendations to strengthen investment attraction, advance climate policy, and improve plastics sector competitiveness. Addressed the impacts of rail labour disruptions on supply chain efficiency and overall industry performance. Environment, Health, and Industry policies related to plastics, in terms of providing input on the development and implementation of the Federal Plastics Registry and Recycled Content Requirement. Engaging on Canada’s participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process on a global treaty to address plastic pollution, including impacts on the marine environment. 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. Impact of US Tariffs on Canadian industry. Communicating with public office holders to promote the industry cluster in Sarnia-Lambton and its long term sustainability Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance Program: making it permanent or extending it to align with Canada’s ITCs for emissions reduction. Water policy in terms of providing input on the impact of chemical manufacturing operations and the substances used/produced by the industry Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act: providing input related to the Transportation Code contained in the chemical industry's Responsible Care® Ethic and the safe management of chemicals in transport Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit: providing input on its applicability to research in the chemical industry Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS): input on the impact of the chemical industry within the context of the Responsible Care® Ethic Impact of Carbon Pricing or emission intensity criteria on industry. Environmental Policy: input on chemical manufacturing operations and the substances produced and used by the industry Energy Policy: greater federal/provincial alignment on energy policies and streamlined environmental assessments for energy projects. Economic and Fiscal Policy: input on federal financial and tax issues Competition Act: impact of federal policies on the competitiveness of the Canadian chemical and plastic industries; Bill C-59 and amendments to greenwashing provisions. Concerns regarding climate change policies: impact of carbon pricing and emissions criteria on the industry. Climate Change Policy: input on federal federal strategies and processes to address greenhouse gas emissions Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Comprehensive Air Management System: Impact on the chemical and plastic industries. Chemical Industry Statistics: Data related to the chemical and plastic industries. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): Application to substances produced or used in the chemical and plastic industries. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and Regulations: impact on assessments of projects in the chemical and plastic industries. Canada Transportation Act: provisions related to railways and impact on the Canadian chemical and the plastic industries. Bill S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act (CEPA Modernization). Key areas: changes to the

Représentations afin de faire valoir les intérêts commerciaux de l'industrie canadienne de la production primaire d'aluminium dans le cadre des relations commerciales entre le Canada et les États-Unis, plus précisément afin que le gouvernement canadien prenne position auprès des autorités gouvernementales américaines afin que les sociétés canadiennes de production d’aluminium puissent maintenir l’exportation de leur production vers les États-Unis, incluant notamment en ce qui concerne la situation tarifaire. Représentations en appui au Conseil du Patronat du Québec, afin d'obtenir du gouvernement canadien un appui financier, en dehors du cadre d'un programme, afin de financer une initiative en ligne visant à diffuser une plateforme Web faisant la promotion des retombées positives d’accords commerciaux avec les États-Unis et le Mexique. Les sommes pourraient servir à payer des salaires pour réaliser le projet. Les programmes visés, la forme du soutien financier et les montants sont inconnus à ce jour. Participation à une table de concertation sectorielle d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada au sujet du nouveau cadre réglementaire entourant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre à être introduit. Les représentations visent, aux fins de l’adoption des nouveaux règlements, l’adoption de critères spécifiques au secteur de l’aluminium pour les niveaux d’émissions et les activités visées. Les représentations visent également les mécanismes d’application et de suivi de la conformité pour ces règlements. Participation à une table de concertation sectorielle d'Environnement et Changement climatique Canada au sujet de l’adoption de nouvelles normes nationales de qualité de l’air ambiant à être introduites. Les représentations visent à ce que ces nouvelles normes tiennent compte des particularités du secteur de l’aluminium, incluant notamment celles ayant trait aux émissions de dioxyde de soufre. Participation à un comité de travail créé par Environnement et Changement climatique Canada concernant le nouveau système de gestion de la qualité de l'air à être introduit. Les représentations visent, aux fins des nouvelles ententes de performance environnementales, l'élaboration de normes quantitatives et qualitatives propres au secteur de l'aluminium, ainsi que l'élaboration d'un code de bonnes pratiques pour les particules fines qui tient comptes des particularités du secteur de l'aluminium.

General updates on exploration activities in Canada 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

contributing toward the advancement of mining related proposals during federal budget cycles. Advancing and contributing toward the financial support of new/modernized infrastructure to support mining critical mineral activities. Discussing with public office holders to raise awareness of BHP's Jansen Mine Project in Saskatchewan to identify potential areas of collaboration on mining and potash development. Policy development and financial support related to critical mineral exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling projects and activities. Project development for new mines and mine life extensions.

Strategic Response Fund (SRF) Seeking funding for Foreign Direct Investment, training for upskilling, access to USA market for trade

"Critical Mineral Related Incentives" On behalf of the client, I will be advocating to various departments and agencies to promote Lithium production and related clean tech. In addition, I will be pursing various department and agencies regarding incentives for lithium.

Opportunities for the Canadian Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) procurement using Canadian made steel to support domestic jobs and manufacturing. New opportunities for Canadian defence procurements and other buy Canadian opportunities such as infrastructure and transportation. Potential new policies, regulations, or international agreements impacting Canada’s international trade framework, with implications for the steel industry. Federal government priorities and policies related to the international trade of steel and improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry. Support measures for steel industry and workers based on domestic economic conditions, increased tariffs, and ongoing global trade issues.

Discussing encouraging the federal government to work with the provinces to break down interprovincial trade barriers as they relate to labour and credentials Discussing promotion of trades to youth, including marketing programs, advertisements, trade shows, working in collaboration with schools and the provinces. Discussing labour mobility policy in Canada, ensuring workers have the correct certification to work throughout the country. Discussing enhancing credentialing to enable faster and more streamlined certification for new Canadian workers. Discussed program structure and policy direction of the upcoming workforce alliances and the sectorial workforce innovation fund initiatives Advocated for opportunities within Canada's manufacturing sector to support future infrastructure initiatives in housing and/or public works projects. Discussing issues within Quebec's manufacturing sector, including Temporary Foreign Workers. Advocating for improvements to Canada's trade-enabling transportation infrastructure. Advocating for specific implementation measures related to recent policies or measures outlined in the latest budget process. Advocating for Health Canada-related policies that impact manufacturing. Advocate for support for Canada's steel industry Matters related to advancing female workforce in the manufacturing industry. Matters related to the renewal of CUSMA. Matters related to military and defence procurement Discuss the upcoming priorities of the RNNR Committee and its impact on the industry Advocate for policies to enhance Canadian manufacturing productivity Plastic issues as they are related to waste, pollution, health, single-use plastics, sources of plastic waste, government-industry cooperation in reducing plastic pollution, strengthening sustainable economies, protecting the environment, plastic registry, PFAS, etc Matters related to the impacts of rules limiting the intake of temporary foreign workers on manufacturing business. Matters related to upcoming RNNR Committee priorities on energy, forest, minerals and metals, and earth sciences sectors, and the impacts on the industry. Advocating for extension of existing IRCC pilot programs Matters related to trade with USA as they related to trade policies, tariffs, trade agreements, regulatory reform, retaliatory measures, tariff policy, remissions/relief policies considered by the federal government, provincial impact of implementing tariffs, etc. Matters related to the expected impact of US tariffs on manufacturing sectors and discuss funding opportunities for BuyCanada and BuyOntario Campaigns. Matters related to EI, worksharing program Critical minerals issues as they are related to barriers to extraction and processing, environmental impacts, social impacts, technological challenges, limited energy options, etc. Advocate for assistance to manage the frequent disruption of critical transportation infrastructure due to trade conflict and better financial support for trade corridors and a flexible regulatory approach for trucking regulations, renewal of iZEV program, removal of the luxury tax which impacts aircraft manufacturing Advocate for supply chain issues as they related to transportation and logistics, labour shortages/strikes, rising fuel and energy costs, regulatory changes such as ESG compliance laws, broken supply chains due to transportation barriers/strikes and long wait times for materials, etc. Advocated for broad supports to Canada's manufacturing sector to cope with U.S. trade developments. This includes relief for technology investment, on-the-job training, excise duty, broad red tape reduction, using both grants (e.g. SIF) and taxation (e.g. capital gains, corporate tax, excise duty). Advocate for Labour and skills shortages, support for workforce development training and education Advocate for the simplification, modernization and harmonization of the Canada's border regulations, including Beyond the Border. Advocate for reform to the Tempo

Briefing government on challenges affecting Kap Paper’s operations, with respect to recent trade actions. Identifying appropriate funding to support Kap Paper’s facilities.

Access funding to transform Canada's Softwood Lumber Industry, announced by the government on August 5, 2025, for Kap Paper's cogeneration facility, which will stabilize the regional wood supply in Northeastern Ontario

Discussing the importance of investment into the Canadian domestic food supply chain to ensure food security for Canadians Discussing regulatory irritants and opportunities to improve efficiency in Canada's food system Discussing the importance of food safety and a strong regulatory framework that underpins the safety of food in Canada The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act Raising awareness about the the economic and environmental benefits of Anaerobic Digestion and methane reduction Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Implementation of a national school food program Free trade negotiations and opportunities for enhanced pork trade. Development of a national food policy Clarifying details of The Investment Tax Credit

Advocate for government to introduce programs/testing to monitor and address the movement of poultry into Canada outside of Canada's import (TRQ) controls. Provide input and advice on Canada's Food Security Strategy and other measures to address food insecurity. Inquiries regarding the processing of Remission Applications Advocate for red tape reduction. Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada. Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector. Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade. Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs Orderly functioning of Poultry Supply Management including allocation decisions. Plastic packaging - ensure Federal Policy framework sets achievable targets for food packaging and recognizes packaging functional requirements. Greenwashing provisions of Competition Act - requesting amendments to address concern that legislation will reduce climate leadership in Canada. Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its application to food manufacturing and agriculture. The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The Import for Re-export Program for chicken, administration of import controls for chicken and fowl and design of a Processor Modernization Program. The Food and Drugs Regulations and policies, specifically approval of food ingredients including anti-microbial treatments for meat, approval of health claims, implementation of new allergen labeling regulations and policies on sodium reduction. Public Opinion Polling related to food insecurity and poverty Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Initiatives under the Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance as it relates to the meat and livestock industry. Implementation of a national school food program Healthy Eating Strategy including implementation of the new Nutrition Facts Table, front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations, development of the new Canada's Food Guide. Government action to stengthen the food safety system through new regulations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act. CFIA's labeling modernization initiative and impact on food labeling practices in the food marketplace. Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs Providing input on the scope of the 21st Century Corporations Act, particularly as it relates to the obligations placed on corporations and directors under the Act.