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
With support from
The agenda. February 27, 2025
9:00 – 9:30 | Open Registration |
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9:25 – 9:30 |
Video Presentation & Opening Remarks |
9:30 – 9:45 | Presentation: Making Sense of the Canadian Carbon Removal Ecosystem Hear from Carbon Removal Canada’s Executive Director on the many developments that have grown Canada’s carbon removal advantage over the last year, and are propelling us forward on a data collection tool made just for Canada.
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9:45 – 10:00 |
Presentation: Strengthening our National Carbon Removal Sector The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy will announce an exciting new stage for its involvement in the carbon removal sector, and detail how companies can get involved. |
10:00 – 10:45 |
Industry Consultation: Procuring Carbon Removal through the Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program Participate in a government-led industry consultation session that will seek feedback on the many decisions the Government of Canada is making as it brings Canada’s first ever carbon removal procurement program online.
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10:45 – 11:00 | Break / Networking |
11:00 – 11:30 | Panel: How are We Growing the Project Pipeline? Hear from carbon removal companies and partners about ongoing project development activities in Canada, as they provide unique insights into the challenges they encounter and how to navigate them.
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11:30 – 12:00 | Panel: Showing our Work – How is the carbon removal sector building trust and integrity? Explore the concepts of building trust and integrity in a new sector, and how we can be sure we’re running fast – and in the right direction – from the perspective of government, non-profits, and corporate actors.
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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? Permanent carbon removal is no longer a nice to have, rather it’s a necessity of any sort of credible environmental platform and economic strategy. Hear from stakeholders how they’re talking about carbon removal and planning to keep progress moving in the future.
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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? Hear what investors and other financial actors have to say about the industry’s current financial readiness and what steps would help to de-risk capital support.
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4:15 – 4:30 | Presentation: Getting to Gigatonne Hear about exciting new developments in the global carbon removal sector that are sure to be key in rapidly and responsibly scaling carbon removal, and what needs to get done now so we can be successful tomorrow.
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4:30 – 4:45 | Fireside Chat: What can the sector do today so we’re successful tomorrow? Join Na’im and Noah for a follow-up fireside chat to dive into the details about the future of carbon removal, and what it will actually take to get there.
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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.
