Zachary Trynacity Popowich

To 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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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.

Online Streaming Act Broadcasting Act Online News Act The CRFC is active in ensuring community, Indigenous, and campus radio stations are recognized for, and supported adequately, for their role in the Canadian Broadcasting system and the larger information ecosystem.

Explaining the strategic value of the Mactung and Macpass projects to Canada and its allies, its potential key role shoring up a vulnerable tungsten supply chain and the opportunity it presents to the Yukon and Indigenous groups. Building understanding within the federal government of the North Canol Infrastructure Improvement Project in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, as well as the need to upgrade the highway.

Development of a First Nations Land Registry

Development of a First Nations Land Registry Removing barriers and delays in the Additions to Reserve approvals process Improving enforcement of laws made under the authority of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management

Discussions regarding funding support for the expansion of manufacturing facilities in the Yukon. Discussions regarding federal policies, programs, and investments related to energy solutions for northern operational infrastructure and Arctic defence initiatives. Discussions regarding the procurement of energy technology solutions by the Department of National Defence (DND) and/or the Canadian Armed Forces for northern and remote sites.

The Nelson Project is seeking to raise awareness of men's mental health issues. They are pursuing funds for operations and a Relationship Centre by discussing the gap in services available to at-risk men in the Yukon and across Canada, and the lack of clear funding programs.

Seeking repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the development of the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project.

Advocate for continued Federal funding for full development of the Yukon – British Columbia Grid Connect Advocate for more early-stage Federal funding for metals and critical minerals mining projects, including financing Indigenous ownership stakes in such projects. Advocate for changes to the environmental assessment requirements for disbursement of Yukon Resources Gateway Program funding. Advocate for streamlining the mandate and processes of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, including better Federal resourcing of the Board to complete key project assessments.