Tracy Karuhogo

Discussions of programming to support social and economic development both on and off-reserve.

To respond to any potential amendments to Canada’s Prepaid Payment Products Regulations, Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime and its Regulations, and to inform the development of regulations required to support the implementation of the Retail Payments Oversight Framework and the development of Canada’s Open Banking system. To advance policy and regulatory considerations related to Canada’s prepaid payment card market with respect to Financial Literacy, Consumer Protection, Open Banking and the Retail Payments Oversight Framework, and security and anti-money laundering, Legislation related to the prepaid payments industry in Canada, including the Canadian Payments Act, and upcoming legislation to enable the Retail Payments Oversight Framework and the development of Canada’s Open Banking system

To advance policy and regulatory considerations related to prepaid as a method of disbursement of government funding to citizens. Legislation related to the prepaid payments industry in Canada, including the Canadian Payments Act, and upcoming legislation to enable the Retail Payments Oversight Framework and the development of Canada’s Open Banking system To respond to any potential amendments to Canada’s Prepaid Payment Products Regulations, Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime and its Regulations, and to inform the development of regulations required to support the implementation of the Retail Payments Oversight Framework and the development of Canada’s Open Banking system. To advance policy and regulatory considerations related to Canada’s prepaid payment card market with respect to Financial Literacy, Consumer Protection, Open Banking and the Retail Payments Oversight Framework, and security and anti-money laundering.

We will be meeting with elected officials and Designated Public Office Holders about First Nations police services and the need for funding for a tribal police service. We will be meeting with elected officials and Designated Public Office Holders about First Nations police services and for programs supporting First Nation-led police service.

Blackbird will support the Confederacy in their advocacy around Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act and the Major Projects Office, including the Pathways Alliance Project. Blackbird will support the Confederacy in ensuring Indigenous procurement targets are met at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake and ensure the base and DND uphold their agreements with nearby First Nations. The Confederacy is aiming to build relationships with federal decision-makers to advance priorities on First Nations housing, health, and education, and discuss specific programs and opportunities. Confederacy of Treaty Six is examining pathways to secure increased funding for First Nations policing. Blackbird will correspond with federal officials to coordinate attendance for an upcoming Confederacy of Treaty Six policing symposium in November 2025, as well as in-person meetings in Ottawa.

Support Cowessess First Nation in advancing their land claim by engaging with departmental officials to gather information and inquire about the current status of the file.

Land negotiations with the Government of Canada.

Financial assistance and policy advice regarding the provision of policing and public security in the First Nation. Discuss federal role in regulating/restoring sturgeon habitat that has been damaged by Manitoba Hydro, operating under a federal license. Seeking government apology/redress for irregularities concerning the adhesion of the First Nation to Treaty No. 5. Negotiation towards a Treaty Land Entitlement settlement Federal funding to enable the development of hard infrastructure (e.g. water, sewer) necessary to develop housing and community facilities. Seeking funding for the construction of new schools to aid the growing population and cultivate the education needs of the community.

Outreach to public office holders on Climate Policy and emissions reductions strategies. Outreach to public office holders relating to plans for the development, operation and possible expansion of liquefied propane gas (LPG) export terminals on the west coast of British Columbia. Outreach to public office holders on the development of a Hydrogen Strategy. Outreach to public office holders on the activities related to the Indo Pacific Strategy Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the movement of energy products on rail networks in Western Canada. Outreach to public office holders on issues involving the development of new marine infrastructure to support the export of Natural Gas Liquids.

Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands Discussing the Client's priorities relating to tailings, release and transboundary water issues on the reserves Advance accountability on the status of the environmental contamination at the dock in Fort Chipewyan. Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize the client's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations. Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta. Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on the client's reserve lands. Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and the client's reserve lands. Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for the client's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Expediting the addition to reserve process. Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of the client's rights & self-determination. Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for the client's members. Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on the client's members. Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.

Communicated the need to secure infrastructure funding for Werklund Centre Transformation (WCT) initiative. Communicated the need for federal support of high-speed rail development between Edmonton and Calgary to enhance regional connectivity and improve transportation efficiency within Alberta. In regards to Canada's electricity framework, communicated that Alberta’s electricity sector is distinct within Canada, operating as a private and deregulated market that relies on attracting sustained capital investment. Communicated that this unique structure should be appropriately considered in the development of new federal regulatory frameworks. Discussed the importance of a unified cross-Canada approach to supporting Alberta’s long term economic competitiveness and investment climate. Emphasized the need for a cooperative federalism approach that delivers predictable policy, strengthens collaboration, and demonstrates that provincial-federal cooperation can effectively respond to regional economic priorities. General communication with the government regarding defense procurement opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. Communication with the government to discuss trade diversification generally, including free trade agreements, Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement, and opportunities for growth in international markets. Communicating with the government regarding the development of trade-enabling infrastructure to facilitate inter-provincial and international trade Communicating with the government regarding the industrial carbon pricing framework. Communicating with the government regarding the impacts of the Climate Competitiveness Strategy 5. General communication on housing initiatives and agency coordination. 3. Engaging with the federal government on the proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap within the context of the Alberta-Canada MOU, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach that supports emissions reduction while maintaining national economic competitiveness and investment in Alberta’s energy sector. 1. General communication on the Alberta-Canada MOU as an important step towards unlocking investment and strengthening long term growth in Canada General communication regarding impact to Canadian businesses as a result of international and national trade and trade barriers, including tariffs. General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses. General communication with government regarding international and interprovincial trade challenges or opportunities facing Canadian businesses. General communication with government regarding the importance of fiscal prudence, red tape reduction and competitiveness. Communication with the federal government regarding issues of safety and crime, in particular around prevention to support businesses in Canada. General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses. General communication with the Federal Government inquiring about opportunities to support Calgary Chamber of Commerce programming to support businesses, particularly small business. General communication with respect to initiatives and policies that impact Calgary's business community, both positively and negatively, relative to other jurisdictions. General communication with respect to climate and decarbonization policies and Canada's competitiveness relative to other jurisdictions. Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada. Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "proposed Clean Electricity Regulations", including the 'What We Heard Report' released February 16, 2024. Speci

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