Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Relations
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- National Security/Security
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- - Re - Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act with regard to language, timing and liability limit, insurance requirements and to make it compatible with the Convention of Supplementary Compensation.
- - Re - the Fisheries Act encouraging regulatory reform, harmonization and equivalencies amongst the regulators to reduce duplication and encourage more efficient use of resources while continuing to manage risk of existing OPG operations as it relates to fish and fish habitat.
- Regulatory approach to prohibit asbestos and products containing asbestos including advocating for reasonable timeframe to phase out all asbestos containing products.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Discussion on subjects related to the MOU signed by Canada and the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) to help identify the precise domains in which Canadian suppliers could export expertise and technologies on a commercial basis to the ITER Project and OPG’s interest in leading and acting as an agent for the cooperation with ITER.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies and programs related to energy storage facilities.
- Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies and programs with respect to OPG's existing nuclear operations or new nuclear opportunities including small modular reactors (SMRs).
- Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies and programs with respect to hydrogen.
- Issues pertaining to federal legislation, policies, programs, and permits and other approvals affecting OPG’s current operations as well as other potential opportunities including in the areas of new generation development and/or other economic opportunities including electrification, as well as to support collaboration and partnership between Indigenous communities and OPG.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- - Changes to the Canada Labour Code as they apply to nuclear new build activities in respect to allowing coordination between provincial and federal labour requirements
- - Changes to the Impact Assessment Act or implementing regulations, including towards achievement of improved alignment with the ongoing licensing process for nuclear facilities under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
- - In respect to the Protection of Electricity Critical Infrastructure in Canada, including expediting background checks for prospective employees and contractors, changes to the Criminal Code of Canada relating to "Interference with Electricity Critical Infrastructure" (copper wire theft), "Priority Access for Electricity Critical Infrastructure Personnel to receive Vaccinations and Antivirals" and priority access to "Telecommunications Spectrum".
- - Regulations to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity sector’s fossil fuel-fired electricity generation units, advocating the role that existing and uprated natural gas plants play in the electricity market and seeking compliance flexibility for thermal units burning gas to provide grid reliability due to regulation. Advocating for the development of low-emitting Nuclear, Hydroelectric and Hydrogen Developments in meeting targets.
- - Regulatory Framework for Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Canada in respect to controlling greenhouse gas and conventional air pollutant emissions in the electricity sector including advocating for a role of nuclear energy in meeting targets
Policies or Program
- - Energy policy and the role of Nuclear in regards to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) restructuring.
- - Partnership discussions with Canadian Commercial Corporation.
- - Re - Federal Waterways with respect to developing tangible actions for and improved policy and practical business practices among infrastructure and operators.
- Loan discussions with Canada Infrastructure Bank
Regulation
- Approach to electricity used as a transportation fuel within the Federal Clean Fuel Standard regulations. Role for utilities and electric vehicle charging networks in the generation of credits for clean fuel switching and advising on possible reinvestment requirements for the proceeds of these credits.
- Regulations regarding polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB).
- Regulations regarding requirements and guidance for managing fitness for duty of workers in relation to alcohol and drug use and abuse at high-security sites.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Infrastructure Bank
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Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
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Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is an Ontario-based electricity generation company whose principal business is the generation and sale of electricity in Ontario. OPG's focus is on the efficient production and sale of electricity from its generating assets, while operating in a safe, open and environmentally responsible manner. OPG was created under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and is wholly owned by the Province of Ontario.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ken Hartwick,
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
700 University Avenue, 19th Fl.
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-592-2114
Parent Company Information
Ontario Power Generation Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Brighton Beach Power Ltd. (o/a Atura Power)
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700 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6
Canada
- Laurentis Energy Partners Inc. (formerly Canadian Nuclear Partners Inc.)
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700 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6
Canada
- OPG US Energy Corporation
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1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States of America
- Portlands Energy Centre Inc. (o/a Atura Power)
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700 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Nicolle Butcher,
Chief Operations Officer |
No public offices held
- Aida Cipolla,
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President - Finance |
No public offices held
- Heather Ferguson,
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs |
No public offices held
- Chris Ginther,
Executive Vice President, Business Strategy Development and Commercial Management |
No public offices held
- Ken Hartwick,
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
No public offices held
- Carlton Mathias,
Chief Legal, ESG and Governance Officer |
No public offices held
- Subo Sinnathamby,
Chief Projects Officer |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Alexandria Anderson,
Assistant Public Relations Officer |
No public offices held
- George Christidis,
Director, Federal Government Liaison |
Public offices held