Carbon
Removal
Day
Policy to Progress
Thank you for helping us lead the conversation on the state of carbon removal in Canada. This gathering brought together climate experts, policymakers, innovators, and community and corporate leaders to build momentum toward a robust carbon removal ecosystem in Canada.
This year’s theme was Policy to Progress: Thank you for joining us in Ottawa to discuss current solutions in action, how we can continue to drive innovation, build an inclusive industry, and create the conditions for scaling carbon removal technologies.
Event Details
Thursday, February 27, 2025
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
National Arts Centre
The event featured:
- Panel discussions on Canada’s carbon removal landscape and global best practices
- Interactive roundtables on scaling demand, navigating regulations, and fostering Canada’s next generation of carbon removal technology
- A networking reception from 5:00 to 6:00 PM with food and drinks
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The agenda. February 27, 2025
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Open Registration |
|---|---|
| 9:25 – 9:30 |
Video Presentation & Opening Remarks Na’im Merchant, Carbon Removal Canada |
| 9:30 – 9:45 |
Presentation: Making Sense of the Canadian Carbon Removal Ecosystem Na’im Merchant, Carbon Removal Canada |
| 9:45 – 10:00 |
Presentation: Strengthening our National Carbon Removal Sector Chantelle Carden, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy |
| 10:00 – 10:45 |
Industry Consultation: Procuring Carbon Removal through the Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program Michael Bernstein, Carbon Removal Canada / Clean Prosperity |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break / Networking |
| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Panel: How are We Growing the Project Pipeline? Michael Maracle-Polak, Akwekon Enterprises |
| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Panel: Showing our Work – How is the carbon removal sector building trust and integrity? Anu Khan, Carbon Removal Standards Initiative |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Roundtable: Keep Canada Competitive — What should be next on the Canadian policy horizon? Help shape the carbon removal sector’s future by discussing and debating the newest policy developments from across the globe, and figuring out how to capitalize on Canada’s natural advantages to lead growth at home and abroad. |
| 1:45 – 2:30 |
Panel: There’s Something in Carbon Removal for Everyone — Are we building enduring relationships to advance the sector? Ed Whittingham, Advance |
| 2:30 – 3:15 | Roundtable: Setting a North Star — How should carbon removal contribute to success? While important, carbon removal as an integral pillar of the clean transition is new, so how are we thinking about target setting? Debate with colleagues how to best go about setting targets and avoiding pitfalls. |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | Break / Networking |
| 3:45 – 4:15 |
Panel: Is the Industry Investment Ready? Gregoire Baillargeon, BMO |
| 4:15 – 4:30 |
Presentation: Getting to Gigatonne Noah Deich, Carbon180 |
| 4:30 – 4:45 |
Fireside Chat: What can the sector do today so we’re successful tomorrow? Noah Deich, Carbon180 |
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Closing Remarks by Na’im Merchant |
| 5:00 – 6:00 | Networking Reception Presented by B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy |
See photos and read our key takeaways from our first ever Carbon Removal Day for a preview of what the event looks like
Executive Director Na’im Merchant makes opening remarks.
Ed Whittingham of the Energy vs. Climate podcast moderates the panel “What is the Role of Carbon Removal in a Net-Zero Future?” featuring Navjot Sandhu of Carbon Engineering and Dale Beugin of the Canadian Climate Institute.
