Daniel Breton is President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada, one of the oldest associations dedicated to the electrification of transportation in the world. This organization has approximately 180 members from the whole industry ecosystem including electricity suppliers, light, medium, heavy-duty and off-road vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure manufacturers, cities, universities, unions, technology companies, mining companies, research centres, government departments, environmental NGOs, electric vehicle owners' associations, fleet managers, etc.

A former Quebec Minister of the Environment, Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Parks, he was the first elected official in charge of a government strategy for the electrification of transportation in Canada in 2012. He graduated in sustainable carbon management and has written hundreds of articles and several books on the subject of transportation electrification, climate change, air pollution and energy transition since 2004.

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A long-time participant in Canada’s cleantech ecosystem in 2024 Lynn founded Côté Cleantech Consulting which is focused on providing support to cleantech companies, government and NGOs. Lynn is currently  the fractional Executive Director at the Canada Cleantech Alliance, sits on the board of Ecolomondo Corporation where she heads the Compensation Committee and is the Secretary to the Board and is part of the investment committee for Cycle Momentum’s Origo fund. Lynn also participates as a judge/part of selection committees for acceleration/incubation programs and provides tailored training to companies mostly on the topics of financing and exporting. Lynn has for many years been a champion for better cleantech data and has worked closely to support the government’s cleantech strategy. 

From 1990 to 2023 Lynn worked at Export Development Canada (EDC) in various roles. For 12 years she worked as part of EDC’s Cleantech Team. As part of this team, she developed a deep knowledge of the Canadian cleantech ecosystem. In her role she acted as the principal advisor to senior leadership on all cleantech matters to enable the company’s strategic position in the sector. Throughout her career at EDC she developed several skills: finance, investments and international trade, communication and understanding of the potential of social media, expertise in hiring at all levels as well as mentoring colleagues across the corporation, collaboration and building long term positive relationships across organizations both local and international and public and private and public speaking on cleantech topics; start-ups, growing business, financing and investments.

Lynn completed her BSc at Concordia University in Montréal and her MBA, Energy & Sustainability at the University of Cumbria in the UK.

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Mahima Sharma is the Vice-President of Innovation, Environment, and Climate Policy at Forest Products Association of Canada. She oversees the development of industry’s position on key mill-focused environmental topics including climate-change, water, air, and chemicals, as well as advancing the role of forest-sector innovation plays in a low-carbon economy. This work is central to supporting industry investment and the sector’s competitiveness in Canada, to support decarbonization objectives, and advancing a forest-based bio-economy. Mahima holds Masters Degrees in Chemical Engineering and Health Administration, and has completed her undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineer and Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa.

Mark leverages over two decades of experience to drive workforce development in the electricity sector. His expertise in research and program management has been crucial in creating strategies that bridge the gap between supply and demand for new workers, enhancing workforce mobility and adaptability.

At EHRC, Mark leads initiatives that attract and retain talent, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. His leadership has been key in launching programs that support youth engagement, career transitions, and continuous learning.

Mark’s role in conducting comprehensive labour market intelligence (LMI) provides valuable insights into emerging employment trends and skill gaps. This data-driven approach ensures that EHRC’s programs align with the industry’s current and future needs, positioning Canada as a leader in the global electricity market.

Mark holds a degree in Government from St. Lawrence University and a Masters in Human Security and Peacebuilding from Royal Roads University.

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Peter McArthur is a seasoned cleantech expert, based in Ottawa, Ontario.   He is a Senior Advisor at Fort Capital Partners (Fort). He is also Founding Chair of the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA) and Chair of the Canada Cleantech Alliance (CCTA).  Peter retired from the Royal Bank of Canada in June of 2024 where he was VP, National Cleantech Lead with RBCx. He is a keen supporter of the cleantech sector in Canada, a subject matter expert and a thought leader in the space.

Fort Capital Partners is a boutique Canadian investment bank with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Fort provides advisory, valuation, M&A and equity raising services. Fort has a unique specialization in cleantech, having worked with many of the top cleantech companies in Canada.

OCTIA represents the very broad spectrum of cleantech companies in Canada’s largest province, home to 38% of Canada’s cleantech sector. OCTIA advocates for the sector’s unique needs and facilitates connectivity between various ecosystem participants.  The CCTA is a national alliance of cleantech associations, research groups and incubators advocating for the cleantech sector nationally.

Peter is a graduate of the University of Toronto, has completed an Executive Program at Queens University and holds a Certificate in Carbon Finance.  Peter was recognized as a cleantech leader by the Clean 50 in Canada, for 2019.  He has also been recognized by RBC in both 2017 and 2020 as a Conference Award winner for the top 1% of performers at the Bank and in 2021 was recognized as a Leo Award winner for the top .1% of performers.

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As the Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, Rachel brings nearly 20 years of experience in policy, politics, and law to advance clean energy solutions for Canada’s sustainable economy. Before taking on this role, Rachel led our policy work across the energy transition and was a frequent commentator on energy policy, the electric vehicle market, and the broader energy transition. Prior to joining Clean Energy Canada, Rachel occupied numerous roles in two governments, serving most recently as Senior Special Advisor on Climate and Director of Legal Affairs to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. She also served as policy advisor to the Prime Minister, and chief of staff to Ministers of Justice and Indigenous Services. She was counsel for both the Ontario and federal governments, specializing in Indigenous consultation in natural resource management. She has a background in the management of non-profit organizations, and holds a law degree BA from McGill University and was called to the bar in both Ontario and Quebec.

Sean De Vries is the Executive Director of the Battery Metals Association of Canada (BMAC), a non-profit industry association representing all segments of the circular battery value chain.

Sean leads the association's key initiatives including engaging and cultivating partnerships within the value chain, helping to build a strong and enduring battery industry across Canada that meets the rapidly increasing need for sustainable energy.

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As the President and CEO of CanREA, Vittoria Bellissimo leads a member association focused on ensuring that wind energy, solar energy and energy storage play a central role in transforming Canada’s energy mix.  

Vittoria was previously the Executive Director of the Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta and worked in renewable energy procurement at both the Ontario Ministry of Energy and the Ontario Power Authority (now the IESO). Vittoria served on the Board of Emissions Reduction Alberta, as Vice Chair of Energy Efficiency Alberta, and was a founding Board member of Women+Power. She holds a M.Sc. in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Edinburgh and is a licensed professional engineer (B.Sc. Queen’s University). Vittoria is based in Calgary.