This focus led her to an undergrad in Engineering Chemistry at Queen’s University and an MBA at Harvard Business School, as well as work in research, consulting, a cleantech incubator, and multiple financial institutions. She is currently leading development and execution of the Climate Transition Plan at National Bank of Canada, having joined National Bank as a part of their acquisition of Canadian Western Bank in 2025. Kelly is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

She is responsible for driving the implementation and integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across the Canadian Tire family of companies, with specific accountabilities for climate, circularity, waste, community impact, culture, and reporting. Lindsay is also a CPA, CA and previously held sustainability roles at the Canadian Public Accountability Board, Tim Hortons, and Ernst & Young LLP. She has also taught ESG at both the University of Toronto and York University for many years. Outside of her professional endeavours, Lindsay is active in her community. In 2017, Lindsay was named an Action Canada Fellow and provided climate change policy recommendations to the federal government. She has previously served on the boards of Fairtrade Canada, the Toronto Public Library Board, and the Canadian Environmental Association, among other volunteer activities. She lives in Toronto with her partner and three boys, and loves acroyoga, hiking, public libraries, and stewarding her local Buy Nothing group.

Dakota holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from the University of Saskatchewan and is currently completing a Master of Environment and Sustainability at the same institution, focusing on increasing Indigenous ownership in the energy transition.

Dakota has held various impactful roles, including Campaign Manager for the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, where he leads initiatives addressing the health and social justice impacts of fossil fuel extraction. As a consultant, Dakota has conducted research and facilitated programs for Indigenous communities across Canada on capacity building, labour force development, climate change, and resource extraction issues. Dakota served as an advisor to Canada’s Federal Sustainable Development Council, National Pollutants Release Inventory, Indigenous Community Based Monitoring Program, and several youth climate organizations.

Dakota’s work is driven by a passion for integrating Indigenous perspectives into sustainable development and energy policy. Outside of professional pursuits, Dakota enjoys outdoor activities, reading, and spending quality time with family.

He completed his doctorate at the University of Guelph, and has just finished his post-doctoral fellowship at the Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages at York University. He has mixed ancestry, Anishinaabe (Great Lakes), England, Scotland and Germany.

Prior to Deep Sky, Phil led Carbontech at McKinsey & Company’s sustainability practice. He is a Governor General Gold Medal winning scientist, ranked in the top 0.1% in the world in his field, a mentor at Creative Destruction Lab, and a former chair of Carbon Management Canada. Phil was the youngest-ever Director at the National Research Council where he built and led a $60M R&D program developing disruptive technologies to decarbonize Canada. He was on the founding team of a carbontech startup and finalist in the $20M Carbon XPRIZE. He is a Member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada, an adjunct Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto, a former Member of Parliament candidate, a Globe & Mail Top 50 Changemaker, and a Forbes Top 30 Under 30.

In this role, he supports the development of sustainability strategies across asset classes for relevant clients. He is additionally responsible for reporting climate information, meeting regulatory requirements for climate risk integration and scenario analysis, and supporting deal teams on integrating physical and transition risk considerations into due diligence, where material.

Prior to joining SLC Management, Kevin worked at a Toronto-based climate change consulting firm, supporting organizations with their climate strategies, investment goals and climate risk capabilities. His clients included Canadian banks, asset managers and university endowments, including an analysis of climate transition risks to the endowment of one of the largest universities in Canada. Previously, he served as Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in which his files included the City’s first 100% renewable energy strategy and climate resiliency plan.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University, an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and a Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

2015/2016 Fellow

Jeff has held several executive positions for over 20 years at four federal departments and agencies. He is a skilled negotiator with international, intergovernmental and indigenous experience. Among his other notable work experiences are the organization of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (CoP11): Montreal 2005; the renegotiation of the Convention on Cooperation in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries (NAFO); amendments to the Fisheries Act and the Oceans Act; and the successful achievement Canada’s marine conservation target of protecting 10% of Canada’s oceans by 2020.

Jeff has a Master of Science degree (Rural Planning and Development) from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. He lives in Chelsea, Quebec.

Before joining FCM, Mathieu led the Planning Department for the City of Gatineau, managing the team responsible for strategic planning, urban development, social housing and more. Prior to his work with Gatineau, Mathieu served as a chief of staff and director to Canada’s federal Ministers on the Infrastructure and Communities file, and the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship file. He also spent time in the private sector as a senior urban planner, providing expertise to clients in Canada, Rwanda and Cameroon.

In his role as Executive Director of the Policy & Public Affairs unit, Mathieu works closely with a talented team to strengthen FCM’s advocacy work in pursuit of a municipal order of government that is more sustainable and equitable for every Canadian.

Previously, she worked to build globally competitive ecosystems in areas of Canadian technology leadership, through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Global Clusters Initiative and the Economic Strategy Tables. Before joining ISED, Darcy worked at Rideau Hall where, as Director of the Order of Canada, she helped celebrate extraordinary Canadians. She was Chief of Staff at the Federal Secretariat for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and earlier managed Canada’s post-conflict work to end the use of landmines in the Balkans. She has served on the Board of Ottawa’s Centertown Community Health Centre and as champion for the Government Workplace Charitable Campaign.

Darcy holds an M.A. in International Affairs from Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a B.A. Hons in Politics and Philosophy from Western University.

Having graduated from the Osgoode Hall Law School and attended the University of Victoria, his first employer was the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, where he was involved in discussions and negotiations pertinent to the implementation of the Inherent Right of Self-Government.

It has been almost 25 years since he joined the federal public service, and while the bulk of that time has been dealing with Indigenous health policy in the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada (and subsequently Indigenous Services Canada) along with a smattering of program delivery in FNIHB’s Ontario region. Early opportunities in his career saw him spend a couple of years at the Department of Justice with the Aboriginal Affairs Portfolio as well as 2 years with the Assembly of First Nations. Also of note, he served for a year as a staffer in the ISC Minister’s office and is a past-president of the National Council of Aboriginal Federal Employees.

Kyle’s passion is clean energy and the environment. He did serve as a Director in Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Clean Technology and Clean Growth Branch for a short time before returning to ISC to become the department’s corporate secretary. He is very keen to partake in discussions on this year’s theme of climate resilience.

Rachel brings over a decade of experience in ESG strategy and reporting in the Canadian financial industry. As the Head of TD’s ESG Reporting and Impact Measurement team, she navigated TD’s strategy through materiality assessments, the adoption of GRI standards, SASB and TCFD reporting. TD’s reporting won national acclaim, winning “Best ESG Reporting” in Canada from IR Magazine for three years in a row. Most recently, Rachel was recognized on the 2025 Clean50 list for her leadership in advancing sustainability.
Originally from the U.K., Rachel completed her undergrad at St. Andrews University in Scotland and returned to school mid-career for a Certificate in Corporate Responsibility from St. Michael’s College in Toronto. In her spare time, Rachel volunteers with the Canadian Ski Patrol.

Erin has spent over 20 years leading and contributing to international, national, and sub-national climate policy development and implementation. She currently leads teams responsible for the delivery of infrastructure-related initiatives of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada’s Adaptation Action Plan, including creating climate resilience funding requirements and accelerating the use of climate-informed codes, standards, and guidance.

She supports development of climate resilience infrastructure guidance in partnership with National Research Council and Standards Council of Canada. Erin also fosters collaborative relationships and networks with sub-national governments and local and international practitioners to share knowledge and best practices that support collective investments in resilient infrastructure.

Erin has also held posts with the Government of Prince Edward Island, Maritime Electric Company Limited, and the Université de Moncton. Erin helped establish CLIMAtlantic, a regional climate services organization, and co-led ClimateSense, a skills-training program for new and experienced climate practitioners at the University of Prince Edward Island.