Ed chats with four movers & shakers in Canadian climate philanthropy. On Nov. 13, 2024, nine prominent Canadian family foundations, including EvC's David Keith’s, announced a combined pledge of $405 million , all dedicated to accelerating Canada’s shift to a low-carbon economy. They touch on: Why this financial commitment occurred and why now The challenges facing climate advocacy today and in the near future What needs to succeed in the next 3-5 years How philanthropy should respond when governments start to roll back key pieces of climate and environmental legislation - just like what we’re seeing already happening in the US post-inauguration. About Our Guests: (01:23) Claire Seaborn is an expert advisor to the Clean Economy Fund , former Chief of Staff to Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and now a lawyer practicing at Torys LLP . (08:39) Devika Shah is the Executive Director of Environment Funders Canada , an umbrella organization for environmental foundations. (15:17) Bruce Lourie is President of the Ivey Foundation , one of the largest climate funders in the country. (20:55) Eric St-Pierre is the Executive Director of the Trottier Family Foundation , also one of Canada’s largest climate funders. Detailed show notes on episode page... Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email) Energy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listeners Donate to keep EvC going . Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___ Energy vs Climate Podcast www.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at
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