Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Imperial Metals Corporation / Thomas Giraud, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Imperial Metals Corporation
Lobbyist name: Thomas Giraud, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2020-07-20
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 1439-3464

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 15

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 2 of 3 (2020-07-20 to 2021-01-01)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 3 (2020-07-20 to 2021-01-01)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Cross border issues: matters pertaining to mineral exploration and mining that have impacts or perceived impacts on neighbouring jurisdictions.	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	International Relations, Mining
Imperial Metals owns a number of operating mines and explorations activities in BC. All aspects of mineral exploration and mining in BC are government by legislation, regulation and/or policy. Interaction with government is a day-to-day process. Imperial Metals seeks to understand and be involved in the creation and implementation of those laws, regulations and/or policies. Imperial is specifically seeking to develop of improve the operations of the Mount Polley Mine, the Huckleberry Mine, the Ruddock Creek Mine and a number of smaller explorations projects across the province in various states of development.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Land Claims, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Indigenous reconciliation and indigenous affairs: Imperial is interested understanding and being involved in the development of mining policy, legislation, regulations or permits as they pertain the indigenous reconciliation and impacts on indigenous peoples.	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	Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Land Claims, Mining
Land use: understanding and improving government land use decisions including associated legislation, regulation, policies and guidelines. Specifically with regard to access to land for mineral exploration, mine development and associated activities.	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	Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Land Claims, Mining, Tourism
Mine Audits & Effectiveness Unit: The Mine Audits and Effectiveness Unit is an independent team in the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. The Audit Unit conducts audits to ensure mining regulation in B.C. is effective and aligned with global best practice. Imperial is interested in supporting and improving BC mining regulation in the regional, national and global context.	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	International Trade, Mining
Mine Permitting: support and improve legislative, regulatory and/or policy measures that improve mine permitting. Imperial is interested in measures related to both major mine permitting and regional mine permitting, including permitting for new mines or expansions of existing mines.	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	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining
Mineral exploration: Including exploration permitting, the BC Geological Survey and exploration finance programs.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining
Mine reclamation: policies surrounding mine regulation and permitting including financial securities of such.	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	Environment, Finances and Budgets, Mining
Mining Compliance & Enforcement: support and improve legislative, regulatory and/or policy measures that improve the environmental and sociology-economic impacts of mining and mineral exploration. In particular reference to mine permitting.	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	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining
Mining Health & Safety: With particular reference to The Mines Act and the accompanying Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia that may impact operating mines, new mine development or mineral exploration.	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	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining
Tax competitiveness: supporting or improving provincial tax measures that are competitive when compared to other mining jurisdictions.	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	Taxation and Finance
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Imperial Metals owns a number of operating mines and explorations activities in BC. All aspects of mineral exploration and mining in BC are government by legislation, regulation and/or policy. Interaction with government is a day-to-day process. Imperial Metals seeks to understand and be involved in the creation and implementation of those laws, regulations and/or policies. Imperial is specifically seeking to develop of improve the operations of the Mount Polley Mine, the Huckleberry Mine, the Ruddock Creek Mine and a number of smaller explorations projects across the province in various states of development.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Land Claims, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Mine Permitting: support and improve legislative, regulatory and/or policy measures that improve mine permitting. Imperial is interested in measures related to both major mine permitting and regional mine permitting, including permitting for new mines or expansions of existing mines.	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	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining
Mine reclamation: policies surrounding mine regulation and permitting including financial securities of such.	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	Environment, Finances and Budgets, Mining
Mining Compliance & Enforcement: support and improve legislative, regulatory and/or policy measures that improve the environmental and sociology-economic impacts of mining and mineral exploration. In particular reference to mine permitting.	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	Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education, Skills and Training
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
British Columbia Securities Commission
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Industry Training Authority
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Trade
Office of the Premier
Parl. Secretary for Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Transportation and Infrastructure

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Imperial Metals Corporation

Address:
580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
Canada

Telephone number: 604-669-8959
Website: www.imperialmetals.com

Description of Business Activities

Imperial Metals Corporation is a Vancouver based mining company active in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining and production of base and precious metals. Its principal properties in British Columbia include the wholly owned Mount Polley and Huckleberry copper mines, a 30% interest in the Red Chris mine, and a 45.3% interest in the Ruddock Creek lead/zinc property.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Has the client made political contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the client made sponsorship contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the client made recall contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Government of Canada - CRA-Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy	$1,137,214.69	2020-05-20

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Government of Canada - CRA-Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy	$1,137,214.69	2020-03-15 to 2021-01-27

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Coalition Members Information

Imperial Metals Corporation is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Huckleberry Mines Ltd.
- 580 Hornby Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
  Canada
Mount Polley Mining Corporation
- 580 Hornby Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
  Canada
Ruddock Creek Mining Corporation
- 580 Hornby Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Imperial Metals Corporation are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Thomas Giraud | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
5111 Westminster Court
Delta, BC V4K 5E7
Canada

Telephone number: 778-233-6449

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Has the lobbyist made political contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the lobbyist made sponsorship contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the lobbyist made recall contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Alexandra Meeres

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Sedgwick Strategies Inc.

Address:
5111 Westminster Court
Delta, BC V4K 5E7
Canada

Telephone number: 778-233-6449

Imperial Metals Corporation

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Imperial Metals Corporation	2020-07-20	2022-08-16

Imperial Metals Corporation

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

Thomas Giraud, Sedgwick Strategies Inc. (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-15 of 15

Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-28
Posted date: 2022-02-21
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-16521 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-21
Posted date: 2022-02-21
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-16520 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Laurel Nash, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-07
Posted date: 2021-10-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-13279 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-02
Posted date: 2021-10-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-13254 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Markus Blenntoft, Project Lead | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-04
Posted date: 2021-06-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-10022 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Markus Blenntoft, Project Lead | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-21
Posted date: 2021-06-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-10020 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-10
Posted date: 2021-05-10
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-8815 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-28
Posted date: 2021-05-11
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-8881 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Posted date: 2021-05-11
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-8879 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Robb, D | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-12
Posted date: 2021-04-22
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-8564 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Simon Coley, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Peter Wijtkamp, Executive Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Markus Blenntoft, Project Lead | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-09
Posted date: 2021-03-23
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-7513 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-16
Posted date: 2021-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-5425 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-03
Posted date: 2020-12-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-4232 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-09
Posted date: 2020-12-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-3859 View Lobbying Activity Report
Imperial Metals Corporation
Consultant Lobbyist: Thomas Giraud

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-08-11
Posted date: 2020-09-09
Lobbying Activity number: 3464-2091 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Imperial Metals Corporation / Thomas Giraud, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 2 of 3 (2020-07-20 to 2021-01-01)

Version 2 of 3 (2020-07-20 to 2021-01-01)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Received Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address