The Canadian Climate Institute is Canada’s leading climate change policy research organization. We produce rigorous analysis, economic modelling, and in-depth research on policy solutions to help Canada adapt to the effects of climate change, and compete and prosper in the global energy transition. Learn more about what we do.
The Canadian Climate Institute’s staff, board members, expert panels and advisors are located across the country.
Staff
Our research team is made up of experts and analysts in three primary research areas: clean growth and competitiveness, clean electricity, and climate risk and resilience. They are supported by public affairs, communications, and operations professionals.
By supporting our staff to work remotely from a mix of rural communities, small towns, and big cities across the country, we’re able to recruit the strongest candidates to our team, while ensuring our research, analysis, engagement and recommendations reflect both national breadth and nuanced regional perspectives.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors includes representatives from industry, finance, philanthropy, academia, and Indigenous communities and spans political parties and perspectives.
Expert Panels
Our expert panel review processes ensure our research and policy recommendations are highly credible, based on robust methodologies, and grounded in the best available evidence.
The three panels consist of independent, non-partisan, subject-matter experts from across Canada who specialize in fields including economics, climate change adaptation and mitigation, Indigenous knowledge, natural and social sciences, public policy, energy systems and engineering.
Council of Advisors
Our Council of Advisors includes representatives from steel, cement, fuel and other heavy industries; the financial and investment sector; and development, infrastructure and cleantech companies. They also provide input, feedback and guidance related to the Institute’s work.
The Institute is proud to be part of the Government of Canada’s 50 – 30 Challenge. The goal of the program is to challenge Canadian organizations to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplaces, while highlighting the benefits of giving all Canadians a seat at the table.
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How the Institute’s work is funded
The Climate Institute is non-partisan, independently governed and a registered Canadian charity: 71860 4119 RR0001.
Our work is made possible through the financial support of federal and provincial governments, philanthropic funders, research partners, corporate event sponsors, and individual donors.
While we are proud to work with a variety of partners and funders on specific initiatives, the Institute retains full control over its research, findings, and policy recommendations.
The Canadian Climate Institute is grateful for the generous support of the following organizations:
Agnico Eagle
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
BC Natural Resource Ministries
Business Development Bank of Canada
BNP Paribas in / au Canada
Bruce Power
Cement Association of Canada
Clean Economy Fund
Climate Proof Canada
Co-operators
Definity Insurance
Electricity Canada
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to Canada
Export Development Canada
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Hewitt Foundation
Houssain Foundation
Hummingbird Foundation
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
Infrastructure Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada
Intact Insurance
Ivey Foundation
Liberty Mutual
Loblaws
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Mariano Elia Foundation
McClure Family Fund
McLean Foundation
Natural Resources Canada
Navius
Ottawa Community Foundation
Pomerleau
Pooled Fund on International Energy
Provincial Employees Community Services Fund
QuadReal Property Group
Rio Tinto
Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation
Rosutec Charitable Foundation
Royal Bank of Canada
Salal Foundation
Scotiabank
Stanley Horn Charitable Trust
Society of United Professionals
TD Bank
Trottier Family Foundation
United Way
Utilis Consulting
Vancity
Wawanesa Insurance
WCPD Foundation