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Samir Kasam

Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)1 communications in the past year

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FortisBC Energy

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Relating to the Federal commitment to develop regulations, policies and programs to support implementation of the National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy Investment tax credit proposals, with respect to incentives for certain types of renewable and clean energy technologies, including energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). With regard to policies, regulations and programs with respect to potential US tariffs on Canada/US trade. Clean Electricity Regulations, with respect to the overall development of the regulations and compliance mechanisms. Seeking to generate awareness and support of the role of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and related infrastructure to drive global emissions reductions and support economic development in Canada. Raising awareness and providing information to decision makers on energy policy and of the need to improve regulatory efficiency. Excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (EIFEL), with respect to a potential exemption for regulated utilities from proposed changes to interest deductibility limits. Discuss development of greenhouse gas emissions regulations for the utility sector Advocating to ensure the development of energy policy in Canada is based on energy, economic and environment principles. Advocating for the importance of renewable gases to meet federal climate goals and for policy and program support. Advocating for the expansion of existing energy programs to include programs and policy that support utility energy efficiency programs and technology and innovation. Advocating for support to expand energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, support transportation and trade infrastructure and renewable energy development. Advocating for program support for natural gas vehicles and raising awareness of the merits of natural gas vehicles. Advocating for approaches to the federal Clean Fuel Standard that sees the cost-effective deployment of low-carbon solutions from gas & electric utilities

Recent activity

May 26, 2026

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