Ryan O'Connell

Policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks. Trade Canadian trade relations with respect to implementation of Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, CUSMA, Indo-Pacific strategy, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Canada and Indonesia Pursuing opportunities for partnership under the Strategic Innovation Fund and other programs to promote innovation to meet Canada's climate change commitments Export Reporting: Export Reporting requirements of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions, Canadian Border Services Agency and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with respect to the shipment of Nickel Powder Environmental Impact Asessment: Long Harbour Commercial Processing Plant in Newfoundland Eligibility criteria for activities related to mining under the federal clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit regime contained in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024. Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Regulatory Framework for regulating greenhouse gas emissions by Large Final Emitters; and air pollutants

Federal funding programs, investment tax credits, policy and regulatory improvements aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization, productivity, and expansion of mining activities within the mining sector under various Government programs and frameworks.

Discussions with the government of Canada regarding possible sources of funding for continued mine operations. Provide input and participate in discussions regarding the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its action plan. Discussions surrounding consultations regarding the Crown’s duty to consult and issues related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Démarche visant à soutenir le financement d'un projet de recherche et d'innovation en traitement du minerai Démarche visant à soutenir la création de programme et le financement de l'innovation dans le secteur minier Coordination de la recherche dans le secteur minier

Démarches visant à soutenir le financement d'un projet de recherche et d'innovation en traitement du minerai auprès d'une institution à déterminer. Démarches visant à soutenir la création de programme et le financement de l'innovation dans le secteur minier.

Canadian Aviation Regulations as they relate to pilot availability, particularly in rural and remote areas of Canada The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) with respect to public reporting and investigation outputs and processes. Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration. Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly. Canada's Critical Minerals List which will need to be updated periodically to reflect the changing demands in Canada and our allies. Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan and how it will need to adapt to Canada's changing needs in the future. Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals Program and Targeted Geosciences Initiative PDAC participates on an advisory committee for the Targeted Geosciences Initiative, through which we provide an industry perspective on how federal geoscience spending can help Canada attract investment and improve the rate at which mineral deposits are discovered, particularly at depth and under cover. The committee is also an opportunity to provide feedback on other programs run by the Geological Survey of Canada, including GEM. In addition, PDAC meets regularly with officials responsible for GEM and TGI in order to provide updates on the state of exploration in Canada. Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Fisheries Act as it impacts the land base available for exploration and the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner, while supporting responsible exploration and mining CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Canada National Parks Act and Species at Risk Act as they impact the land base available for exploration Aboriginal Skills Employment Training Strategy PDAC supports investments to enhance the participation of Aboriginal people in the minerals industry.

Favoriser l’utilisation du broyage forestier dans les efforts de prévention des feux de forêt au Canada, tout en promouvant la vente d’équipements de broyage forestier sur les marchés national et international.

Favorisez l'adoption du broyage forestier dans les effeorts de prévention des feux de forêts au Canada tout en promeuvant la vente d'équipement de broyage forestier sur les marchés national et international.

Providing information regarding announcement of Anglo American’s proposed merger with Teck. Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals, including the development of The Critical Minerals Strategy and related policy development, project development and international trade.

Recommendations on Federal policy re nuclear power development in Ontario, as well as in other Canadian provinces and territories. Nuclear Cooperation Agreements governing nuclear power services exports/trade to countries, inclusive of small modular reactor and new and existing reactor development globally. Federal government priorities on transitioning to a lower carbon environment in Canada.

Work Permits: Highlight the significant challenges facing industry in securing foreign nationals to fill skilled labour shortages in Canada. Advocate for adherence to stated processing timelines for work permits through Canadian diplomatic missions abroad and encourage improved communication on individual cases. Transportation Policy: Advocate that federal transportation policy and legislation must ensure Canada remains competitive in strategic industries like the nuclear energy sector by facilitating the continued transport of these goods via Canadian roads, rail lines and ports. Ensure that the high standards, safeguards and precautions taken in the transport of uranium and nuclear products are understood by federal policy-makers. Tax Policy, Legislation and Application: Work toward a resolution of issues arising from multiple court rulings in Cameco’s favour following successful litigation to overturn reassessments issued to the company by Canada Revenue Agency for the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years. Sustainable Resource Development: Seek to ensure that any environmental legislative or regulatory modifications affecting resource development are grounded in the principles of sound science/evidence-based decision-making and efficiency of regulatory process. These include the implementation of the new Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Fisheries Act, and the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA), as well as further developments under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Seek also to ensure that a meaningful role is facilitated for local Indigenous communities in the environmental monitoring of resource operations. Non-Resident Ownership Policy (NROP): Advocate for the implementation of the policy changes recommended for uranium mining in the final report of the Competition Policy Review Panel. National Recovery Strategy for the Woodland Caribou pursuant to the Species at Risk Act (SARA): Advocate for the federal government to update the finalized National Recovery Strategy for woodland caribou to fully and accurately reflect the scientific findings and data collected from the additional research that has been conducted in northern Saskatchewan. International Trade Policy: Encourage the Government of Canada to support Canadian business by fostering positive trade relations and facilitating commercial opportunities with key export markets, and by taking action to protect and defend Canadian companies when foreign governments treat them unfairly. International Nuclear Co-operation: Advocate for the completion and implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements and related protocols facilitating the export of Canadian uranium, nuclear products and technologies for civilian purposes to countries the Government of Canada recognizes as legitimate participants in the nuclear energy sector. International Investment Protection: Encourage the negotiation and implementation of Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements and/or other bilateral investment treaties with countries that currently do not have such agreements in place with Canada to better protect the investments and holdings of Canadian companies and individuals in foreign jurisdictions. Infrastructure Programming: Encourage that all federal and federal-provincial infrastructure programs and initiatives include criteria to support public and community/First Nation infrastructure projects in remote northern regions of the country, including the northern portions of provinces. Foreign-Origin Nuclear Material (FONM): Advocate for the consideration of economic impacts on potential changes in the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's application of Canadian nuclear non-proliferation policy to exports of FONM. Duty to Consult: Encourage greater clarity in the requirements and responsibilities of the various parties involved in resource land development as it pertains to the Crown's Duty to Consult and other aboriginal-based rights including considerations or decisions related to t

Expedited approvals and support for critical minerals project

"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.