Carbon
Removal
Day
Policy to Progress
Help lead the conversation on the state of carbon removal in Canada. This gathering brings 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 is Policy to Progress: Join us in Ottawa on February 27 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 will feature:
- 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 |
| 9:30 – 9:45 |
Presentation: Making Sense of the Canadian Carbon Removal Ecosystem |
| 9:45 – 10:00 |
Presentation: Strengthening our National Carbon Removal Sector |
| 10:00 – 10:45 |
Industry Consultation: Procuring Carbon Removal through the Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program
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| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break / Networking |
| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Panel: How are we Growing the Project Pipeline?
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Panel: MRV: Building Trust and Integrity in Carbon Removal
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| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Roundtable: Keeping Canada Competitive: Discussing creative policy options Attendees will be encouraged to think outside the box together, and delve into creative policy ideas. |
| 1:45 – 2:30 |
Panel: Creating demand and encouraging buyers |
| 2:30 – 3:15 | Roundtable: How does carbon removal fit into climate targets? Attendees will debate the value of target setting in scaling carbon removal. |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | Break / Networking |
| 3:45 – 4:15 |
Panel: Is the Industry Investment Ready?
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| 4:15 – 4:30 |
Presentation: The Future of Carbon Removal |
| 4:30 – 4:45 | Fireside Chat: Noah Deich & Na’im Merchant A discussion between Carbon Removal Canada’s Co-Founder/Executive Director, and Carbon 180’s Co-Founder/Senior Advisor. |
| 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 |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Open Registration |
|---|---|
| 9:25 – 9:30 | Video Presentation & Opening Remarks by Na’im Merchant |
| 9:30 – 9:45 | Presentation: Making Sense of the Canadian Carbon Removal Ecosystem
Carbon Removal Canada shares an upcoming tool for the sector and calls for feedback. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Presentation: Strengthening our National Carbon Removal Sector
Stay tuned for a special announcement. |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Industry Consultation: Procuring Carbon Removal through the Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program Malcolm Edwards Monica Reed |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break / Networking |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Panel: How are we Growing the Project Pipeline?
Experts from across the ecosystem discuss building Canada’s carbon removal capacity. |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Panel: MRV: Building Trust and Integrity in Carbon Removal
This presentation will include perspectives from both the private and public sectors. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Roundtable: Keeping Canada Competitive: Discussing creative policy options
Attendees will be encouraged to think outside the box together, and delve into creative policy ideas. |
| 1:45 – 2:30 | Panel: Creating demand and encouraging buyers
How can large scale buyers, such as corporations and governments, make an impact? |
| 2:30 – 3:15 | Roundtable: How does carbon removal fit into climate targets?
Attendees will debate the value of target setting in scaling carbon removal. |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | Break / Networking |
| 3:45 – 4:15 | Panel: Is the Industry Investment Ready?
Hear what investors have to say about carbon removal’s current financial readiness. |
| 4:15 – 4:30 | Presentation: The Future of Carbon Removal
The last presentation will leave attendees with a vision and calls to action. |
| 4:30 – 4:45 | Fireside Chat: Noah Deich & Na’im Merchant
A discussion between Carbon Removal Canada’s Co-Founder/Executive Director, and Carbon 180’s Co-Founder/Senior Advisor. |
| 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 |
As we gear up for Carbon Removal Day 2025, see photos and read our key takeaways from last year’s event for a preview of what the day 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.
