When it needed a lobbyist in Ottawa to monitor the federal environmental review process for its Kami project, Alderon Iron Ore turned to Summa Strategies and a well-connected fellow named Tim Powers.
You can find out information like this thanks to the federal registry of lobbyists. Powers’ registration number for the Alderon gig is 777504-308605. It’s a matter of public record.
For those who may not know, Powers is also a registered lobbyist (777504-14002) for Nalcor Energy in its dealings with the federal government. Again, it’s a matter of public record.
But what about Alderon’s dealings with the provincial government and its agency, Nalcor Energy? Did they have anyone interceding on their behalf?
Good question.
Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer.
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