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Lobbying by Canadian Climate Institute: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

Canadian Climate Institute

Meetings this Parliament
42
With MPs
8
Since Nov 2021
135
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 23, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 21, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Rick Smith, President

Lobbyists

  • Julia Kilpatrick · VP, External Affairs Former designated public office holder

    Formerly DIrector of Communications, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (2017–2019)

    Formerly DIrector of Communications, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (2017–2019)

  • Dale Beugin · Executive Vice-President
  • Jonathan Arnold · Head, Sustainable Finance Former public office holder

    Formerly Economist (EC02), Economic Analysis Directorate, Environment Canada (2014–2015)

  • Kirsten Cole · Director, Communications and External Affairs Former public office holder

    Formerly Editorial and Administrative Assistant, Machinery of Government, Privy Council Office of Canada (2007–2010)

  • Ryan Ness · Research Director
  • Sarah Miller · Director, Sustainable Finance

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (5)
  • Sharing research into the economic risks and opportunities arising from climate change and policy/programs to reduce carbon risk and advance sustainable finance.
  • Sharing research and policy recommendations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and policies/programs to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
  • Research methods and findings relevant to the development and implementation of a National Adaptation Strategy
  • Federal policy and investment related to reducing the impacts of climate change on infrastructure.
  • Establishment of a federal Net Zero Advisory Body

Registration 949368-369191-21. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Catherine Stewart · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Sandy Schembri · Senior Policy and Regional Advisor (Atlantic), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Dominic Cormier · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Isabella Chan · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructure

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Randi Anderson · Director of Policy (Sustainable Resource Development), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Raphaël Beauchamp · Senior Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    and 2 more
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Maheep Sandhu · Special Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Marjory Loveys · Director of Policy and Indigenous Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Eamonn McGuinty · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Douglas Nevison · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Hilary Geller · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Sample · Director General, Financial Stability and Capital Markets, Finance Canada (FIN)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Halucha · Associate Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Christine Hogan · Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Nick Leswick · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Hilary Geller · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    and 2 more
    • Julien Brazeau · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Elias Abourizk · Chief of Staff, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Laurel Collins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Martin · Policy Analyst, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Larry Hegan · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Mark Cauchi · Director General, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Karl Abraham · Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Soren Halverson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Samuel Millar · Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Nick Leswick · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Bonita Zarillo · MP, House of Commons
    • Niki Ashton · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Steven Slepchik · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    • Sara Jarvis · Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Sandy Schembri · Senior Policy and Regional Advisor (Atlantic), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Fiona Simmons · Director of Policy, Clean Energy and Innovation, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Douglas Nevison · Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Soren Halverson · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance Canada (FIN)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Drew Leyburne · Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Yasmine Atassi · Special Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Deborah Hopper · Parliamentary Secretary, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Laurel Collins · MP, House of Commons
    • Alicia Tiffin · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • sandy schembri · Senior Policy and Regional Advisor (Atlantic), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Astrid Krizus · Policy Analyst, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Jessica Fullerton · Policy Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    and 3 more
    • Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Tony Maas · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Yasmine Atassi · Special Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Eamonn McGuinty · Advisor to Minister, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Sandy Schembri · Senior Policy & Atlantic Regional Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Jessica Fullerton · Policy Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Joanna Dafoe · Director of Policy, Climate and International Affairs, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Marjory Loveys · Director of Policy and Indigenous Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Nina Lothian · Senior Policy Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

  • Reported by Rick Smith · In-house (organization)

    • Dennis Price · Executive Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    ClimateEnergyEnvironment

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.