Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-14
Registrant: SUSAN SMITH
Client: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Targeted institutions:
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Government funding received:
Institution: Government of Nunavut
Amount: 203518.00
Institution: Government of Quebec
Amount: 17028458.00
Institution: Government of Ontario
Amount: 26165339.00
Institution: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Amount: 48000.00
Lobbying activity details:
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 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.
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.