Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-16
Registrant: Mark Poweska
Client: ENMAX Corporation
Targeted institutions:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Institution: Alberta Innovates
Amount: 574373.00
Institution: Emissions Reduction Alberta
Amount: 169069.70
Institution: Canada Alberta Job Grant
Amount: 107603.98
Institution: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Amount: 405710.00
Lobbying activity details:
Regulatory Framework on Air Emissions; discussions regarding Green House Gas (GHG) emissions reductions and compliance options.
Discussions regarding the impacts of the Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules on regulated utilities in Alberta.
Participation in engagement on an updated industrial carbon pricing framework, including national stringency standards and federal benchmark criteria.
Discussions on promoting electrification and electric vehicles initiatives, including Zero Emission Vehicles mandates, that may have an impact on the operation of the Alberta grid and the existing market fundamentals within the Alberta electricity market.
NRCan and Finance Canada on Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) applicable to taxable and non-taxable entities and associated supports including Carbon Contracts for Differences (CCFD) to keep pace with US incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
Discussions regarding base erosion and profit sharing on global minimum tax, as related to the OECD’s Pillar Two model rules.
Exploring stimulus package opportunities should they arise.
Discussions regarding characteristics of future Smart Grid projects supported by the Government of Canada.
Clean Electricity Regulations discussion on implementation and compliance mechanisms in the regulations.
Discussions regarding government funding for ENMAX’s natural gas generation plants, including the Shepard Energy Centre.
Discussions regarding Clean Energy Regulations (CER) and impact on ENMAX’s natural gas generation plants, including the Shepard Energy Centre.
Discussions on industrial carbon pricing, output based pricing systems reviews and impact on the electricity market in Alberta and consumers.
Continued dialogue on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Canada's Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy as well as Powering Canada Forward: Building a Clean, Affordable, and Reliable Electricity System for Every Region of Canada.
Federal Fuel Charge/Carbon Tax: As part of an Alberta energy retailer group, communications with the Federal Finance Minister to allow for a recovery mechanism for uncollectable carbon taxes.
Discussions relating to the development of clean growth projects and infrastructure developments, as well as supply chain strategies to encourage same.
Discussion on the impacts of the Clean Electricity Regulations and Canada Climate Competitiveness Strategy on the electricity industry in Alberta.
Discussions regarding federal fiscal support for the transition to NetZero by 2035.
Discussions regarding Output Based Pricing Systems review and its impact on ENMAX’s natural gas generation plants, including the Shepard Energy Centre.
Discussions relating to polices on impact assessments, with a focus on clean growth projects and infrastructure developments