Registration - In-house Organization

Carbon Removal Canada / Na'im Merchant, Executive Director

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Carbon Removal Canada
Responsible Officer Name: Na'im Merchant, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2023-10-09
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 955961-375942

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 27

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 16

Version 2 of 3 (2023-11-29 to 2024-04-24)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 3 (2023-11-29 to 2024-04-24)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Climate
Economic Development
Environment
Government Procurement
Industry
Natural Resources
Research and Development

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Carbon Removal Canada advocates for the Government of Canada to specifically earmark funds for carbon removal technologies from within existing funds such as the Energy Innovation Program. In addition, the Government of Canada should ensure that carbon removal companies are able to access financing support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Canada Growth Fund, and the Net Zero Accelerator Fund.
Carbon Removal Canada advocates for the development of a multitude of carbon removal technology protocols within the Canadian Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit Market. This includes beginning to develop protocols for BiCRS, carbon mineralization and enhanced rock weathering, ocean alkalinity enhancement, while also continuing work for the ongoing Direct Air Capture protocol.
Carbon Removal Canada advocates for the inclusion of carbon removal technologies and facilities within the government's Carbon Contracts for Difference programs. This will provide more certainty around the economic incentives associated with carbon removal and close the incentive gap that exists between Canada and the US.
Carbon Removal Canada advocates to develop a carbon procurement program, enabling Canadian carbon removal companies to scale to the magnitudes necessary to achieve Canadian net-zero by 2050 targets.

Regulation

Carbon Removal Canada advocates for the bolstering of the CCUS investment tax credit or the creation to ensure that the incentive gap between Canada and the US is closed.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canada Infrastructure Bank
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Carbon Removal Canada advocates on behalf of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies and the potential for a robust CDR industry in Canada. This includes technologies such as direct air capture, biochar, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, and enhanced mineralization.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Na'im Merchant, Executive Director

Organization's membership or classes of membership

There is currently no membership or classes of membership within Carbon Removal Canada.

Government funding

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
33 Bloor Street East, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 3H1
Canada

Telephone number: 857-206-1598

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Tim Bushman, Director of Policy and Research | No public offices held
Daniel Kelter, Director of Government Relations | Public offices held
Na'im Merchant, Executive Director | No public offices held

Carbon Removal Canada/

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Carbon Removal Canada/	2024-04-24	current
Carbon Removal Canada/	2023-10-09	2024-04-24

Carbon Removal Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Na'im Merchant, Executive Director (Organization)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-27 of 27

Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Carlos Pena, Special Assistant, Policy | President's Office | Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2024-04-26
Posted date: 2024-05-15
Communication number: 375942-601743 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Jane Gorski, Director of Policy | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2024-02-27
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-595062 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Anthony Housefather, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2024-02-27
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-595061 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Adam Chambers, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2024-02-27
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-595060 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Damien C. Kurek, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2024-02-07
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-594027 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hannah Wilson, Policy Advisor | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
- Galen Richardson, Senior Regional Advisor, West and North | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-29
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591325 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Caroline Lee, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Jennifer Lash, Senior Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Joanna Dafoe, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian, Director of Climate and Energy Policy | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Environment, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-22
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591324 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jan Gorski, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Jared Forman, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-19
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591323 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Amitpal Singh Basati, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Industry, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-18
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591322 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2024-01-17
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591035 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Carlos Pena, Special Assistant, Policy | President's Office | Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry
Communication date: 2023-12-07
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585913 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Dane Lloyd, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-12-07
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585911 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Andrew Bevan, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-12-01
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585394 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Mary-Rose Brown, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Pavan Sapra, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-11-29
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585209 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Rachel Sutton, Policy and Regional Advisor | Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-11-29
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585208 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Drew Leyburne, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-11-24
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585282 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Robert Kitchen, Member of Parlilament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Environment, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2023-11-21
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-584785 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Connor MacDonald, Policy Advisor | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement, Industry
Communication date: 2023-11-15
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-584056 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Gérard Deltell, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Environment, Government Procurement, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-11-09
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-582579 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Corey Tochor, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-11-09
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-582578 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jennifer Lash, Senior Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Caroline Lee, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Joanna Dafoe, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian, Director of Climate and Energy Policy | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-10-19
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580146 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Galen Richardson, Senior Regional Advisor, West and North | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
- Hannah Wilson, Policy Advisor | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-10-19
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580145 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Connor MacDonald, Policy Advisor | Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-10-19
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580144 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Carlos Pena, Special Assistant, Policy | President's Office | Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-10-18
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580143 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sandy Schembri, Director of Net-Zero Energy | Office of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-10-18
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580142 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Drew Leyburne, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-10-18
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580141 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Matt de Vlieger, Acting Associate Secretary | Climate Secretariat | Privy Council Office (PCO)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry
Communication date: 2023-10-18
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 375942-580140 View associated registration

Na'im Merchant, Executive Director (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-27 of 27

Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Carlos Pena, Special Assistant, Policy | President's Office | Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2024-04-26
Posted date: 2024-05-15
Communication number: 375942-601743 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Jane Gorski, Director of Policy | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2024-02-27
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-595062 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Anthony Housefather, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement
Communication date: 2024-02-27
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-595061 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Adam Chambers, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2024-02-27
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-595060 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Damien C. Kurek, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2024-02-07
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Communication number: 375942-594027 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hannah Wilson, Policy Advisor | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
- Galen Richardson, Senior Regional Advisor, West and North | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-29
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591325 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Caroline Lee, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Jennifer Lash, Senior Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Joanna Dafoe, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Nina Lothian, Director of Climate and Energy Policy | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Environment, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-22
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591324 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jan Gorski, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Jared Forman, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-19
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591323 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Amitpal Singh Basati, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Industry, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-01-18
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591322 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2024-01-17
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Communication number: 375942-591035 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Carlos Pena, Special Assistant, Policy | President's Office | Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry
Communication date: 2023-12-07
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585913 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Dane Lloyd, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-12-07
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585911 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Andrew Bevan, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Natural Resources, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-12-01
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585394 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Mary-Rose Brown, Director of Policy | Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Pavan Sapra, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Government Procurement, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-11-29
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585209 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Rachel Sutton, Policy and Regional Advisor | Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-11-29
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585208 View associated registration
Carbon Removal Canada
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Drew Leyburne, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Subject Matter of the communication: Climate, Industry, Natural Resources
Communication date: 2023-11-24
Posted date: 2023-12-12
Communication number: 375942-585282 View associated registration

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Parliamentary Assistant House of Commons, Office of the Hon. Jane Philpott	September 2018 to March 2019	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, Office of MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith	March 2018 to September 2018	Not a designated office
Parliamentary Assistant House of Commons, Office of MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith	December 2015 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Communications Assistant Justice Canada, Communications Branch	September 2015 to August 2016	Not a designated office
Consultation Information Team Member Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Consultations Branch	May 2015 to August 2015	Not a designated office
Communications Assistant Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Communications Branch	May 2014 to August 2014	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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Carbon Removal Canada / Na'im Merchant, Executive Director

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 2 of 3 (2023-11-29 to 2024-04-24)

Version 2 of 3 (2023-11-29 to 2024-04-24)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization