Registration - Organization

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. / Jerome Pecresse, Chief Executive

Registration Information

Organization name: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.
Senior Officer Name: Jerome Pecresse, Chief Executive
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9983-3533

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 40

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 1 of 16 (2020-05-04 to 2021-03-01)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 16 (2020-05-04 to 2021-03-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) implementation, possible restrictions and tariff increases, and issues surrounding market access to the United States for the aluminium sector. Potential impacts of s.232 tariffs on aluminum to industry and access to the US market. Discussion of economic stimulus package for industry in response to COVID-19. Discussion of resource sector competitiveness in British Columbia with respect to critical minerals strategy, productivity, technology and innovation, skill and development, and taxation, as well as providing updates on Rio Tinto's projects. Discussion on potential provincial programs aimed to enhance Indigenous economic development opportunities, including hydro-electric projects. Climate change policy, developing policies for the revision and implementation of the BC Carbon Tax. Ambient Air Quality Objectives, including monitoring and permitting under Rio Tinto’s P2 permit and Environmental Effects Monitoring program. Workplace - health directives, for industrial camps, fly in and fly out arrangements including screening mechanisms, as part of COVID-19 health and safety management. Encouraging the provincial government to support and fund the expansion of cellphone connectivity in north central British Columbia. Updates on Watershed Engagement Initiative (WEI) for Nechako Reservoir. Discuss opportunities to participate in the Clean Energy BC Program. Seek provincial support for modification of federal tax policy treatment for mining and aluminium smelting sector. The establishment of an innovation fund to support the development of a clean growth technology in the aluminium sector. Documenting river changes affecting RTA’s Kitimat land ownership.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	COVID-19, Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Health, Industry, Infrastructure, International Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Mining, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education, Skills and Training
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Innovate BC
Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Trade
Nechako-Kitimaat Development Fund Society
Office of the Premier
Parl. Secretary for Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Technology
Provincial Health Services Authority
Thompson Rivers University
Transportation and Infrastructure
University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Victoria
University of the Fraser Valley
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Alfredo Barrios, Chief executive

Organization Contact Information

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.

Address:
400-1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
Montreal, QC H3B 0E3
Canada

Telephone number: 514-848-1477

Description of Activities

Present on six continents, Rio Tinto Aluminium is a world leading mining organisation. We are a global supplier of high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium. Our AP smelting technology is the benchmark of the industry, and our enviable hydro power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbonconstrained world. Our extensive bauxite, alumina and aluminium development portfolio, which includes 16 large scale and attractive projects in 13 countries, provides us with unrivalled reach worldwide. These strengths, and more, make us the global leader in the aluminium industry. Rio Tinto Aluminium is the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto is listed on the London, New York and Australian securities exchanges. Rio Tinto’s major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy, gold, industrial minerals and iron ore.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Alfredo Barrios
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2017-04-11 and before 2020-09-21: Information not required when originally submitted