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Shahenda Elwerdany

Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)0 communications in the past year

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EnviroCompétences

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Positionnement d'EnviroCompétence dans le cadre du Projet de loi intitulé Loi concernant la responsabilité, la transparence et la mobilisation à l’appui de la création d’emplois durables pour les travailleurs et de la croissance économique dans une économie carboneutre (Loi canadienne sur les emplois durables) - Favoriser la présence au Conseil de partenariat pour des emplois durables

Positionnement d'EnviroCompétences dans le cadre du projet de loi intitulé Loi concernant la responsabilité, la transparence et la mobilisation à l'appui de la création d'emplois durables pour les travailleurs et de la croissance économique dans une économie carboneutre (Loi canadienne sur les emplois durables), C-50 Favoriser la présence au Conseil de partenariat pour des emplois durables

GHGSat

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Communicating with various departments to explain corporate capabilities in satellite services with possibility of providing such services to the government, or via the government to international organizations. Seeking funding from the government of Canada related to growing its satellite services business. This includes funding from Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Department of National Defence (DND), Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Seeking funding from the government of Canada related to growing its satellite services business. This includes funding from Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Communicating with various departments to explain corporate capabilities in satellite services with possibility of providing such services to the government, or via the government to international organizations.

TransCanada PipeLines

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Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies — including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) — on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Enhancing collaboration with the Government of Canada for the protection of critical infrastructure. To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG. To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects. To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project. To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels. To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process. To discuss the status and implementation of the federal government's proposed greenhouse gas regulations. To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects. To discuss and seek government approval for the acquisition of land rights on federally owned land. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for renewable energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of the proposed Regulations respecting reduction in the release of methane and certain volatile organic compounds and how the proposed regulation applies to the Corporation’s industry. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL). Representations, comments and discussions regarding the advancement of hydrogen energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities. Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Discussing potential assistance from the federal government to assist with company discussions with Mexican regulatory authorities.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

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Communicating with the Government of Canada, including via government-led consultations, about guidelines for pipeline watercourse crossings, including guidelines issued by the Canadian Energy Regulator on trenched and trenchless crossings. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-31 (“A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025”), also known as “Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2”, more specifically those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada about cooperation and collaboration with Indigenous peoples, including on (i) the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), (ii) the National Benefits-Sharing Framework, (iii) the Comprehensive Land Claims Policy, (iv) the Duty to Consult and (v) other consultation matters Communicating with the Government of Canada about the creation, design and implementation of the Canada Strong Fund, Canada’s national sovereign wealth fund, including the potential for investments in the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, including via government-led consultations, about the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (“IMARs”) under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-30 (“An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026”), colloquially referred to as the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including those provisions that impact the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about oil spill response and preparedness, including the “Field guide for oil spill response in Arctic waters” and related measures Communicating with the Government of Canada about artificial intelligence (“AI”), including (i) the potential for AI to accelerate energy innovation and (ii) AI-related research by centres, labs and satellite stations at the Department of Natural Resources. Communicating with the Government of Canada about regulations under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, including SOR/2009-315 (“Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations”) and SOR/2016-108 (“Regulations Establishing a List of Spill-treating Agents). Communicating with the Government of Canada about existing and proposed regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (“CEPA”), including SOR/2022-140 (“Clean Fuel Regulation”), SOR/2020-231 (“Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (Petroleum Sector)”), SOR/2018-66 (“Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector)”), SOR/2019-51 (“Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019”), SOR/2025-270 (“Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025”) and the (proposed/draft) Oil Sands Mining Effluent Regulation. Communicating with the Government of Canada about energy trade between the United States and Canada, including the construction and operation of prospective pipeline projects and the imposition of potential tariffs on oil and gas and the renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (“CUSMA”), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). Communicating with the Government of Canada about CAPP’s regulatory policy priorities, in general, including (i) clearing regulatory roadblocks, (ii) streamlining approval processes for major projects and (iii) reducing regulatory red tape. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill S-238 (“An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts”), more specifically its impact on the oil and gas sector. Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about the impact of global geopolitical risks (including those related to Iran, Russia and Venezuela) on oil

Community Rail Advocacy Alliance

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Rail Service Agreements To educate the Government of Canada on the importance of railway operators and the Rail Service Agreements to the economic development of municipalities, industry, and the provincial and national economies.

Waste Connections of Canada

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Discussions relating to proposed US regulations impacting the trade in renewable fuels. Pursuing funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project. Pursuing funding from the Clean Fuels Fund for a proposed renewable natural gas project. Discussions with government regarding the technical feasibility study for the search of the Prairie Green landfill.

Counsel Public Affairs

Wataynikaneyap Power

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Ongoing discussions with federal authorities pertaining to cost recovery for the development of infrastructure for connecting remote First Nations communities in northwest Ontario to the provincial electricity transmission system.