Rio Tinto Aluminium

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Discussions on critical minerals including federal programs and policies, sector competitiveness, infrastructure, and project updates

   June 11, 2026 · Tim Hodgson · Liberal · Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Mining; Regional Development

2. Discussions on climate policies and programs related to the energy efficiency, decarbonization, and competitiveness of the mining and metal industry.

   May 29, 2026 · Mélanie Joly · Liberal · Environment; Mining; Regional Development; Research and Development; Climate

3. Discussions on mining and regional economic development, including mine closures, as well as policies on conservation, nature-based solutions, and marine protected areas.

   February 23, 2026 · Mélanie Joly · Liberal · Industry; Infrastructure; International Relations; International Trade; Mining

4. Discussions on existing policies and regulations that impact efficient operations of port, rail, and transportation and trade corridors; and development of enabling infrastructure to support competitiveness of mining projects in remote regions of Canada.

   October 31, 2025 · Mélanie Joly · Liberal · Industry; Infrastructure; Internal Trade; International Relations; International Trade

5. Trade-related matters, including policies, tariffs, international agreements.

   June 19, 2025 · Dominic LeBlanc · Liberal · Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Budget; Natural Resources

6. Discussion of policies and programs regarding critical minerals, including The Critical Mineral Strategy.

   November 18, 2024 · Pierre Poilievre · Conservative · Industry; Mining; Science and Technology; Taxation and Finance; Budget

Full meeting log

17 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.