Veronique Houle

Workforce development requirements for LNG industry, and Woodfibre LNG project specifically. Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, with respect to greenhouse gas emissions and LNG development LNG development and infrastructure investment, low-emissions LNG, electrification of LNG facilities

Connect representatives in the CEIC with government officials to discuss the regulatory processes, tax treatment, and infrastructure funding related to a new Indigenous-owned natural gas pipeline and LNG terminal that is being constructed in British Columbia.

Discussion 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

Strategic Investment Fund (SIF), Clean Fuel Funds, Net Zero Accelerator Fund to expedite a decarbonization project for large emitters and GHG Abatement, Investment Tax Credits, Federal Incentive Mechanisms Regulations and policies that affect the ongoing operations of North Atlantic Refining Ltd. and Braya Renewable Fuels Ltd. Proposed changes in the Clean Fuel Standard Regulations and to maintain exemption status Greenhouse Gas Regulations, Federal Carbon Pricing backstop, and Carbon Tax Climate Change policies and regulations associated with Greenhouse Gas emissions policies and pricing mechanisms that affect the fiscal operation of a renewable fuels refinery operations and or Green Hydrogen Energy Hub

Expand the Clean Hydrogen ITC to Include Methanol Equipment Reforming Carbon Intensity (CI) Determination Under the Clean Hydrogen ITC to Align with European Standards Enable Carbon Capture Utilization for Fuels in the Federal CCUS Tax Credit

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit, with respect to expanding eligible applications to include carbon utilization for low-carbon fuel production. Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit Regulations, with respect to carbon intensity determination methodology and the inclusion of electrical grids exceeding 90% clean energy as fully eligible renewable sources. Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, with respect to expanding eligibility to include methanol production equipment.

General discussions promoting development of the liquid natural gas (“LNG”) sector, advocating for increased LNG infrastructure investment, promoting low-emissions LNG and electrification of LNG facilities, and exploring non-specific opportunities for government funding and contracts.

Advising on the climate, environmental, and economic risks of new bitumen pipelines and related fossil fuel industry expansion, and seeking to mitigate harms. Seeking to stop proposal changes to Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act that the federal government released a spring 2026 discussion paper concerning proposed changes to the IAA, Fisheries Act and SARA that would significantly weaken protection of environment and human health Seeking that the federal government deny changes to the Tripartite Agreement, and therefore not enable a process toward expanding the Toronto Island Airport to accommodate jets. Supporting the federal government's plans and financial support for decarbonizing steel production in Canada. Seeking Cabinet Emergency Order to protect the critical habitat of piping plover at Wasaga Beach Supporting the federal government in its negotiation of a strong international treaty on plastic pollution. Supporting federal action establishing a Federal Plastics Registry requiring producers to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic they place on the Canadian market, how it moves through the economy, and how it is managed at its end-of-life. Advising on the climate impacts of existing or proposed LNG projects, as well as the global business environment for LNG, and seeking to mitigate harms. Advising on the environmental impacts of projects enabled by Bill C-5 and seeking to mitigate harms. Environmental and industrial strategy approaches to reducing waste and material inputs Seeking a strengthening of the Output-based pricing system intended to make polluters pay Supporting the implementation, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of Clean Electricity Regulations to mitigate climate change and build a low carbon future. Supporting stronger regulations under the Fisheries Act on Oil Sands Mining Effluent Release. Supporting investment in systems for reuse and refill as an alternative to single-use packaging. Supporting a Climate-Aligned Finance Act, that would include enforcing science-based targets and holding financial institutions accountable to them. Federal Budget - providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, public transit, renewable energy, climate finance accountability, investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement, economic transition, sustainable jobs, aligning federal spending with climate objectives and restricting resources for fossil fuels. Rouge National Urban Park expansion involving the former Pickering Airport lands. Supporting the strengthening of current and future federal government emission reduction targets. Ensure a green investments Taxonomy does not include fossil fuels. Advancing climate transition plans across the economy, requiring federally regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop and implement plans that align their business with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Supporting federal action to protect communities and ecosystems from local impacts in the oil sands, including from seeping oil sands process water. Supporting the establishment, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA), of regulations requiring disclosure, and prohibitions, restrictions, or container requirements for certain human health hazards of concern (HHHOCs) in consumer chemical products. Supporting the establishment of the Canada Public Transit Fund and negotiated infrastructure funding agreements with provinces, territories, and cities, where the federal government would establish land-use standards near federally funded transit stations, establish zero-emission bus procurement requirements and expand operations funding to increase transit service levels. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of regulations to address plastic pollution. Supporting the establishment, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, of reg

Discussing legislation and public policy related to Canada's clean hydrogen sector. Potential development of legislation to ensure Canadian competitiveness for clean energy production. Application to Strategic Innovation Fund (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) for renewable energy project funding.

Strategic Innovation Fund with respect to development and deployment of technology for lower carbon intensity technology for LNG processing and export Safe Shipping strategies and regulatory alignment Relief from import duties on FISC (fabricated industrial steel components) Participation in Risk Task Force for CSA Z276-18; review, amend and make recommendations to the risk assessment chapter 14 of CSA Z276-18 for recommendation to the CSA committee in the next update Income Tax policy with respect to tax treatment of LNG facilities Competitiveness on Canadian energy infrastructure investment Clarification, applicability and processes around National Energy Board Act provisions on energy exports. C-10 Immigration Processing Speed