Sharonne Katz
Senior Director, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)·7 communications in the past year
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Low Carbon Eco2 Energy
3Supporting the client as they explore funding opportunities. Advocating for the inclusion of biomass in the list of supported technologies in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the capital cost allowance under the ITC.
Investment Tax Credit. Discussing eligible equipment for waste biomass in the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
ATCO
1To discuss and support government initiatives related to critical infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and resilient energy infrastructure modernization. Discussions regarding Immigration program considerations related to manufacturing labour shortages, including coordinating with provinces and the inclusion of manufacturing National Occupation Classifications (NOC) in federal pathways to permanent residency and regional workforce needs. Discussions regarding energy transition legislation, federal investment tax credits and regulations. To explore areas of alignment and compatibility with federal policies and programs in the context of deploying temporary and permanent modular housing, including medium density housing, workforce housing, affordable housing, and community infrastructure. Pursuing international trade and expanding markets for infrastructure development. Federal policies and programs with respect to transition to a lower carbon energy system, renewable energy, and energy infrastructure. Discussions regarding provision of buildings, camps, and logistical services. Discussions regarding federal frameworks with regards to the environment, including climate change and air pollutant regulation.
Agnico Eagle Mines
1To 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 Companys 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 Companys 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.
Capital Power
1General advocacy related to the development of power generation projects in Canada, including natural gas-fired generation, wind, solar, battery storage and small modular reactors. Advocacy related to the development of large-scale data centre projects in Canada. Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act – greenhouse gas regulations, carbon pricing and emissions policies for electricity generation. Funding for technology development, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects, small modular reactors (SMR), clean technology, clean hydrogen, and other decarbonization projects through the Clean Energy Fund, investment tax credit policy, and all other applicable funding sources and mechanisms. Federal programs or support for low or zero emitting sources of electricity generation and other electricity decarbonization initiatives, including but not limited to: wind, solar, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), carbon conversion, direct air capture, small modular reactors (SMR), hydrogen, and energy storage. Federal programs, policies or supports for inter-provincial electricity transmission. Federal climate plans, policies, and pathways to economy-wide net-zero by 2050. Advocacy with respect to development of the Clean Electricity Regulations, Canadas 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, and other policies, programs, and enabling regulation in support of achieving a net-zero electricity sector by 2035. Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act – development of five-year emissions-reduction targets and emissions-reduction plans to achieve each target, including Canadas 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Advocacy regarding "Legislative Proposals Relating to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations" - specifically proposals related to the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Clean Technology ITC, and ITC-related labour requirements.
Cenovus Energy
1Discussion regarding federal support for employment and training programs related to the industry. Discussion regarding Canada-US relations The Canada Shipping Act with respect to safe marine transportation Discussions regarding tax structure to support emissions reduction investments Species at Risk Act with regards to conservation initiatives to protect species and habitat Seeking potential community infrastructure funding to support Cenovus's Indigenous Housing Initiative Regulatory discussions through CAPP - participation through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) to discuss ways to make the Atlantic offshore oil and gas industry more competitive. Petroleum Research - Participating in meetings with government to collaborate with industry peers on research of benefit to industry and government in Newfoundland. Discussion regarding Marine safety and spill response management Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Discussion regarding environmental assessment processes and requirements for major projects Discussions regarding Federal Real Property Act Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act implementation of the mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector Discussion with Government regarding the Competition Act Discussion with government regarding efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and safety of the Vancouver Metro Port Authority Discussion with government regarding economic support for indigenous participation in infrastructure and energy projects Discussion with government regarding accurate economic assumptions and calibration of economic models Discussion with government regarding accurate calibration of emissions related policies Discussions with regulator about how to improve and align technical standards across provincial and federal jurisdictions Discussions with Government regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Discussions with government regarding Atlantic Offshore Health and Safety Regulations Discussions with Government on policy levers to support emission reduction technologies Discussions regarding trade and infrastructure policies to support market access. Discussions regarding the Government of Canada's Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy with the goal of ensuring Canada's IP system fosters research and development in Canada Discussions regarding government support for Indigenous community requests of skills training programs, facilities, infrastructure, and housing Discussions about potential policy levers to enable pathways to net-zero Discussion regarding federal fuel charge rebates and associated tax treatments. Development of regulations and implementation framework to ensure the safe operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for applications in oil and gas industry. Consultation on Federal/Provincial alignment of greenhouse gas policies. Areas of focus include cost of carbon, provincial equivalency, trading mechanisms, and compliance mechanisms. Discussions regarding Canadian Environmental Protection Act related to greenhouse gas and other air emissions. Discussions regarding policy changes on water and a possible Canadian Water Agency. Canadian Energy Strategy related to national level alignment on energy priorities Canada Wildlife Act with regards to the environmental impacts from mineral resources activities Bill C-26 Discussion with Government regarding effective and efficient design and implementation of Bill C-26 Aboriginal Constitutional and Treaty Rights in relation to aboriginal consultation policy pertaining to resource management
Champion Iron
1Démarches visant à promouvoir le rôle stratégique du concentré de fer de haute pureté produit par Champion Iron dans la décarbonation de lindustrie de lacier. Démarches visant à obtenir les autorisations nécessaires pour le plan de compensation associé au projet daugmentation de la capacité dentreposage au site minier du Lac Bloom. Démarches visant à ce que les instances gouvernementales adoptent une orientation pour stimuler des investissements gouvernementaux qui permettraient doptimiser les infrastructures régionales, faciliter la transformation du minerai de fer au Québec et réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre associées aux activités de certaines entreprises de la région de la Côte-Nord.
PAA Advisory | Conseils
J.D. Irving
1Funding opportunities related to trade infrastructure (rail and marine) under the Trade Diversification Corridor Fund. Potential funding for community projects in Southern New Brunswick for which we would be a private sector partner. Interactions with Government Officials on issues related to Investment Tax Credits. Discussions with Federal Officials on tax measures related to investments in Short Line Railways in Canada. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding defence supply chain opportunities in Canada and the development of a defence-specific industrial strategy. Interactions with Federal Officials regarding Federal programs to accelerate the building of new homes in Canada, including Build Canada Homes. Discussions with Federal Officials regarding Canada's retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Potential funding for Spruce Budworm research and response in Atlantic Canada. Meetings with Federal officials regarding support for Canadian private forest owners initiatives related to small forest owners silviculture and conservation programs. Sporadic interactions with local Member of Parliament regarding immigration applications. Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States with regard to Maritime exemption for duties. Interactions with Federal officials regarding the Government's plan to plant 2 Billion trees by 2030. Interactions with Federal officials regarding potential funding for rural housing. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package. Input into potential change to pulp and paper effluent regulation. Discussions with Government Officials with respect to European Union Deforestation Regulations. Discussions with Federal officials concerning carbon offsets and carbon fuel tax.
NeesStaNan
1Working with the client to assist in securing regulatory support for the NeeStaNan project. Working with the client to assist in securing financial support from the Government of Canada for the continued development of the NeeStaNan project.
Nova Scotia Power
1The proposed changes to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation under the Income Tax Act and Bill C-59. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act amendments in respect to emerging substance specific requirements and consistency with provincial requirements Species at Risk Act amendments in respect to permitting, incidental take, designated nests, definition of critical habitat and recovery team requirements. Reporting requirements under Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory Program in respect of lists of substances, triggers, reporting requirements, report format and use of emission factors Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions, including Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. Potential innovation policy or program development led by Natural Resources Canada related to smart grid technologies such as distributed energy resources and controllable electrical devices (such as electric vehicle chargers, battery storage, controllable heating devices, etc.). Policies and programs related to the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and related net-zero initiatives. Pest Management Regulatory Agencys directive on the phase out of Pentachlorophenol electricity poles. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations in respect to requirements for reporting and system replacements Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Research and Development funding and program development initiatives. Natural Resources Canada Green Infrastructure programs and initiatives including the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program, Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration and new project funding development opportunities. Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act in respect to specific tracking, measuring and reporting provisions Migratory Birds Regulation regarding pileated woodpecker. Migratory Birds Convention Act in respect to emerging provisions regarding incidental take, designated nests and permitting. Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Electricity Canada in respect of streamlining of utility compliance with provisions of the Act. Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Wastes Regulations in respect to signage, manifests and forms, training and reporting Interpretation of criteria regarding Habitat Alteration, Disruption or Destruction (HADD) in respect to risk management framework, ecosystem approach, permitting for incidentals take and triggers. Innovation, Science, and Industry - Strategic Innovation Fund for Smart Grid technology and other innovation opportunities within the green energy transition. Infrastructure Canada Funding Programs, including the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Grants, contributions, investment tax credits and other funding instruments in support of regional and local electricity infrastructure from federal programs and initiatives such as the Healthy Environment & Healthy Economy program, the Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Canada Growth Fund and the Atlantic Loop. Fisheries Act amendments in respect of utility specific provisions regarding habitat, passage, flow and fish mortality Federal PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) Regulations –Requirements for use, storage, destruction, phase-out and regular reporting to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Federal administration of fiduciary responsibility for Indigenous affairs. Environment and Climate Change Canada funding and development initiatives. Energy Efficiency Act in respect of legislative framework to support and enable energy efficiency and conservation. Advocating for fair creation and implementation of the legislation, as well as advocating for program development in respect to credits, offsets and funding CWS draft Biodiversity Policy. Clean Electricity Regulations and regulations related to carbon pricing and
Ontario Power Generation
1- Re - the Fisheries Act encouraging regulatory reform, harmonization and equivalencies amongst the regulators to reduce duplication and encourage more efficient use of resources while continuing to manage risk of existing OPG operations as it relates to fish and fish habitat. - Re - Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act with regard to language, timing and liability limit, insurance requirements and to make it compatible with the Convention of Supplementary Compensation. - Regulatory Framework for Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Canada in respect to controlling greenhouse gas and conventional air pollutant emissions in the electricity sector including advocating for a role of nuclear energy in meeting targets Regulatory approach to prohibit asbestos and products containing asbestos including advocating for reasonable timeframe to phase out all asbestos containing products. - Regulations to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity sectors fossil fuel-fired electricity generation units, advocating the role that existing and uprated natural gas plants play in the electricity market and seeking compliance flexibility for thermal units burning gas to provide grid reliability due to regulation. Advocating for the development of low-emitting Nuclear, Hydroelectric and Hydrogen Developments in meeting targets. Regulations regarding requirements and guidance for managing fitness for duty of workers in relation to alcohol and drug use and abuse at high-security sites. Regulations regarding polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). - Re - Federal Waterways with respect to developing tangible actions for and improved policy and practical business practices among infrastructure and operators. - Partnership discussions with Canadian Commercial Corporation. Investment discussions with Canada Infrastructure Bank and Canada Growth Fund Inc. Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies and programs with respect to OPG's existing nuclear operations or new nuclear opportunities including small modular reactors (SMRs). Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies and programs with respect to hydrogen. Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies and programs related to energy storage facilities. Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies, programs, and permits and other approvals affecting OPGs current operations as well as other potential opportunities including in the areas of new generation development and/or other economic opportunities including electrification, as well as to support collaboration and partnership between Indigenous communities and OPG. - In respect to the Protection of Electricity Critical Infrastructure in Canada, including expediting background checks for prospective employees and contractors, changes to the Criminal Code of Canada relating to "Interference with Electricity Critical Infrastructure" (copper wire theft), "Priority Access for Electricity Critical Infrastructure Personnel to receive Vaccinations and Antivirals" and priority access to "Telecommunications Spectrum". - Energy policy and the role of Nuclear in regards to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) restructuring. Discussion on subjects related to the MOU signed by Canada and the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) to help identify the precise domains in which Canadian suppliers could export expertise and technologies on a commercial basis to the ITER Project and OPGs interest in leading and acting as an agent for the cooperation with ITER. - Changes to the Impact Assessment Act or implementing regulations, including towards achievement of improved alignment with the ongoing licensing process for nuclear facilities under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. - Changes to the Canada Labour Code as they apply to nuclear new build activities in respect to allowing coordination between provincial and federal labour requirements Approach to electricity used as a transportation fuel within the Fed