Stephanie Tanton

Seeking funding from Innovation Science and Economic Development, Strategic Innovation Fund, for the construction of a Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Facility Advocating for a Carbon Capture Utilization Storage Investment Tax Credit

Seeking funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) – Net Zero Accelerator, under the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) from Finance Canada, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and the Canada Growth Fund for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS). The lobbying activities have been and will all be focused on the development and construction of a Cement CCUS project which will reduce GHGs emission. Seeking funding opportunities related to the $33-billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, specifically the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and categories of Codes, Guides and Specifications for Climate-Resilient Public Infrastructure; Green Infrastructure Fund; Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure Stream; Municipal Asset Management Program; and Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program. Lobbying activities will be focused on educating government officials in infrastructure and transportation on the opportunities and challenges with lower carbon concrete alternatives, and how codes, standards, specifications, and procurement policies can be designed to accelerate and incentivize uptake of low carbon concrete solutions for horizontal and vertical infrastructure.

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement. The protection and promotion of Canada's access to global markets. Tax regime for large corporations under Part VI.1 (Tax on Corporations Paying Dividends on Taxable Preferred Shares) of the Income Tax Act. Spectrum Utilization Policies and Radio System Policies affecting frequency bands Bombardier operates in or in equipment built by Bombardier. Representations regarding the draft Select Luxury Items Tax Act and its impact on business aircraft manufacturers Obtain support from Canada to enable Export Development Canada (EDC) to provide customer financing of aircraft. Obtain financial support from Industry Canada under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative for research and development. Obtain financial support from Canada with respect to the development of aerospace technology. Management of ongoing projects entered into under the Technology Partnership Canada Program with respect to research and development initiatives. Expansion of various air services agreements under Canada's Blue Sky Policy Establish appropriate regulations for export permits and controlled goods. Enhance Research and Development tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Economic and Trade Agreements with respect to equal market access to other countries. Define appropriate level for aircraft certification at Transport Canada. Deductibility of interest payable to controlled foreign affiliates under the article 18.4 of the Income Tax Act. Collaboration with National Research Council (NRC) with respect to various research and development initiatives Changes to the civil aviation regulations with respect to private operators. Canada’s participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation Development consensus financing guidelines pertaining to sales financing framework. Canada's support of the development of the aerospace industry. Canada's support of the development of a skilled workforce. Canada's participation in a potential pluri-lateral discussion around WTO on aerospace and ways to strengthen them.

Discussions regarding support for the development of clean hydrogen and net-zero technology, including through the Strategic Response Fund. Policies and regulations regarding zero emissions vehicles and the use of hydrogen in transportation applications, the supply of hydrogen and equipment for hydrogen fueling stations, including technology relating to compression, storage and dispensing. Engaging government regarding hydrogen and emissions reductions, including the proposed Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit and the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Tax Credit. Engaging government on regulations relating to hydrogen, including the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) regulations. Engaging government on regulations relating to CO2 production and reduction. Engaging government on policies and programs that encourage the production and use of hydrogen as an alternative source of fuel, including hydrogen produced from by alternative processes and the purchased and retrofit of third-party facilities. Engaging government on issues relating to Greenhouse Gas rules and their impact on third-party producers and sellers of hydrogen. Discussions regarding support for hydrogen mobility and transportation solutions.

Support for hydrogen research and development capabilities in Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund I will be pursuing various department and agencies to adopt hydrogen and CCS incentives and financial supports including the Strategic Innovation Fund, Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, Contracts for Difference, and carbon credits under the Clean Fuel Regulations. On behalf of the client, I will be advocating to various departments and agencies with respect to legislation and regulations that impact the development of clean hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage (CCS) with a focus on Bill C-59 (e.g. CCUS-ITC), Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit and the Clean Fuel Regulations.

Policies, regulations and programs regarding zero emissions vehicles and the use of hydrogen in transportation applications, the supply of hydrogen and equipment for hydrogen fueling stations, including technology relating to compression, storage and dispensing. Engaging government regarding support for clean hydrogen production and emissions reductions, including the proposed Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit and the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit.

"Hydrogen Related Incentives" On behalf of the client, I will be advocating to various departments and agencies to promote hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Alberta. In addition, I will be pursing various department and agencies to adopt hydrogen and CCS incentives.

Spectrum, technical regulations - promote efficient use of spectrum and technical regulations to benefit Canadian companies and Canadian users

Discuss Defence Industrial Strategy emphasizes using Canadian resources such as steel, aluminum, critical minerals, and manufacturing to drive Canadian defence procurement. Vehicle Fuel Consumption Labelling with respect to harmonizing with the U.S. standard. Strategic Innovation Fund- application submitted to SIFwith respect to funding of projects. Passenger Automobile and Light Truck GHG Emission regulation with respect to consulting with government on an amendment to the regulation and to align with the United States. Ongoing National ZEV strategy discussions National ZEV sales mandate requirements for automotive sales in Canada. National ZEV charging infrastructure discussions National GHG emissions credit requirements for automotive sales in Canada. Motor Vehicle Safety Act and harmonizing safety regulations between Canada and US through Regulatory Cooperation Council Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Act with respect to its relevancy or redundancy. Labour Mobility discussions concerning the integration of the North American manufacturing footproint and impact with border delays Extension of Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for investments in manufacturing machinery and equipment in the next budget. Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives affecting the auto industry Discussions regarding existing and updates to existing Canada Free Trade Agreements and the trade agenda with additional countries such as CUSMA, TPP, Japan, China, ASEAN, UK and the impacts on the auto industry. Discuss Federal Carbon Pricing - Output Based Pricing System (OBPS) for Canadian based facilities in relation to automotive production. Reduce economic rish and mitiage competitiveness factors, request carbon pricing be revenue neutral and reinvestment in energy efficiencies, product development and cost contaimination Courier Imports Remission Order for low de minimis threshold and seeking to increase the current value to match that of the United States. Chemical Management Plan Section 71 Notices, requirements to report specific substances - discussions to understand requirements and processes. PFAS regulations Stockholm Convention / POPRC address persistent organic pollutants, evaluate new substances for potential listing under the convention, affecting automotive materials Canada's Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) regarding Air Quality Management System with respect to compliance of our manufacturing facilities. Budget Implementation Act and changes being made to SR&ED tax credit with respect to the elimination of capital expenditures from the base for R&D tax credits.

Discussing the value of the subsidiary OmniaBio, as soveriegn capacity that is critical to Canada's needs in the event of future pandemics or national emergency, leading to support from federal entitities that supply capital and other financial products. Continued effort to maintain strong support for strategic value of the Strategic Response Fund support for the project re the application of automation and AI technology in our recently opened cell and gene therapy manufacutring facility operated by the subsidiary OmniaBio. The support will result in lower cost of life saving cell and gene therapy products. Pursue opportunities to benefit the Canadian cell and gene therapy ecosystem caused by global uncertainty.

Policies and programs with respect to AI applications in manufacturing. Policies and programs related to defence procurement Programs and funding opportunities related to supporting Canada's industrial presence at Hannover Messe, the world's largest advanced manufacturing trade show, as well as at other international events. Policy initiatives, programs, and funding opportunities related to the development of international innovation partnerships, commercialization, and investment opportunities in the field of advanced manufacturing Policy initiatives and funding opportunities in support of skills development and reskilling in advanced manufacturing Policies and programs related to the adoption and scale-up of health care and environmental technologies Policies, programs, and funding opportunities related to advanced manufacturing. Opportunities to leverage funding to support strategic Technology Leadership projects in the field of advanced manufacturing, Canada's Electric Vehicle Value Chain, Decarbonization, Circular Manufacturing, Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization, Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Technologies. Housing policies and funding opportunities with respect to support for accelerated homebuilding Global Innovation Cluster Initiative with respect to recapitalizing the program Environmental policies with respect to greenhouse gas emission reporting.

Research and identify funding opportunities related to critical minerals development Building government interest and support for an integrated critical minerals manufacturing facility

National Semiconductor Strategy: explaining our firms use of semiconductor manufacturing technologies from foreign suppliers, and encouraging the federal government to invest in domestic production capabilities for silicon photonic integrated circuits. National Quantum Computing Strategy - explaining our firms plans for cooperation with the Canadian public and private sectors to explore quantum computing through a sandbox or publicly supported virtual platform, and requesting government support. Requesting more education and training around quantum computing. Explaining our long term plan to build large scale quantum computers in Canada.