Registration - Consultant

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc. / Eric-Antoine Menard, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc.
Lobbyist name: Eric-Antoine Menard, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2025-10-30
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 962270-383253

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 0

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 2 (2025-10-30 to 2026-01-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Natural Resources	Discussion of federal programs regarding critical minerals	Policies or Program
Climate, Environment	Discussion of policies and programs regarding conservation and nature-based solutions	Policies or Program
Industry, Internal Trade, International Relations, Regional Development	Discussion of potential economic and social impacts on domestic and global supply chains.	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, International Trade, Labour, Research and Development	Discussion of resource sector (mining and metal manufacturing) competitiveness in Canada with respect to critical minerals strategy, productivity, technology and innovation and skill and development, and taxation, as well as providing updates on Rio Tinto's projects.	Policies or Program
Energy, Industry, International Trade, Natural Resources, Taxation and Finance	Discussion of the implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), especially as it relates to auto Rules of Origin, possible restrictions and tariff increases, and issues surrounding market access to the United States for the aluminium, ilmenite, iron ore and diamond sectors.	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Energy, Industry	Discussion on potential federal programs aimed to enhance Aboriginal economic development opportunities, including hydro-electric projects.	Policies or Program
Climate, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources	Discussions with government officials regarding environmental regulations related to the mining and metals sector, including Multi-sector Air Pollution Regulations, Greenhouse Gases, Metal Mines Effluent Regulations, Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards, Clean Fuel Regulations, and regulations associated with changes to the Fisheries Act and Impact Assessment Act.	Regulation
Climate, Environment, Fisheries	Discussion with federal agencies regarding marine protecting areas	Policies or Program
Climate	Engagement related to the implementation of legislation related to climate, including related to net-zero emissions	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Aboriginal Affairs	Engagement related to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.	Policies or Program
Industry, Taxation and Finance	Federal funding programs aimed at supporting the steel and aluminum industry.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Saguenay Port Authority
Senate of Canada
Sept-Iles Port Authority
St. John's Port Authority
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2024-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$56,605,371.00	Yes

Client Contact Information

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

Telephone number: 613-569-6195

Client representative

Carolyn Chisholm, General Manager, External Affairs Canada

Parent Company Information

Rio Tinto Canada Inc. / (Direct Parent Company)
- 1188 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto plc / (Ultimate Parent Company)
- 2 Eastbourne Terrace
  London W26LG
  United Kingdom

Coalition Members Information

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc. is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Alcan Realty Limited / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Elysis Limited Partnership
- 1, Place Ville Marie bureau 2323
  Montreal, QC H3B 3M5
  Canada
Iron Ore Company of Canada / (Company owned by the same group)
- 1000 Sherbrooke Street West W-Suite 1920
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G4
  Canada
Rio Tinto Alcan Fund Inc. / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. / (Company owned by the same group)
- 1188 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc.
- 1625, Rte Marie-Victorin
  Sorel-Tracy, QC J3R 1M7
  Canada
The Roberval and Saguenay Railway Company / (Indirect Ownership)
- 1188 Sherbrooke St. West
  Montreal, QC H3A 3G2
  Canada
Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. / (Indirect Ownership)
- 200 Granville Street Suite 354
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4
  Canada

Lobbyist Details

Eric-Antoine Menard | Public offices held

Business address:
6-71 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2
Canada

Telephone number: 343-998-5675

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: NorthStar Public Affairs Inc. / Affaires Publiques NorthStar Inc.

Address:
6-71 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2
Canada

Telephone number: 343-998-5675

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc.

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc.	2025-10-30	current

Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff, Senate, Government Representative in the Senate	August 2019 to September 2025	Not a designated office
Deputy Chief of Staff Senate, Government Representative in the Senate	October 2018 to August 2019	Not a designated office
Director of policy Senate, Government Representative in the Senate	June 2016 to September 2018	Not a designated office
Political Analyst Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Department for International Cooperation and Parliamentary Research	2007 to 2007	Not a designated office
Information and Media Surveillance Officer Canadian International Development Agency, Communications	2006 to 2006	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff, Senate, Government Representative in the Senate	August 2019 to September 2025	Not a designated office
Deputy Chief of Staff Senate, Government Representative in the Senate	October 2018 to August 2019	Not a designated office
Director of policy Senate, Government Representative in the Senate	June 2016 to September 2018	Not a designated office
Political Analyst Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Department for International Cooperation and Parliamentary Research	2007 to 2007	Not a designated office
Information and Media Surveillance Officer Canadian International Development Agency, Communications	2006 to 2006	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2026-03-23

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Rio Tinto Canada Management Inc. / Eric-Antoine Menard, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 2 (2025-10-30 to 2026-01-01)

Version 1 of 2 (2025-10-30 to 2026-01-01)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address