Researchers from the CanCO2Re DAC team pull back the curtain on what the science tells us about how DAC works, where the knowledge gaps are, and why forming an informed opinion on DAC requires access to data that, in many cases, doesn't yet exist.
Dr. Petra Dolata (Associate Professor, University of Calgary) and Dr. Mack Penner (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Calgary) talk about the relationship between CDR and the politics of climate change.
Dr. Sylvia Sleep and Ph.D. candidate Maziar Javadpour explore both the problem and innovative solutions that could transform concrete from a climate challenge into part of the solution.
Professor Kristin Zickfeld and Post Doctoral Fellow Isabel Dove from Simon Fraser University will walk you through the climate impacts of CDR beyond just carbon accounting.
Professor Sasha Wilson and PhD Candidate Johnathan Spence from the University of Alberta will walk you through the basics of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) and their recent research into deployment strategies.
Professor Sean McCoy from University of Calgary will give you an overview of the CanCO2Re Initiative as part of the Symposium Opening Remarks.
This session examines how carbon dioxide removal is perceived by the public, the role communities can play in shaping the industry, and lessons from analogous industries. Featuring Melanee Thomas, Ana Watson, Roberta Rice and Mack Penner, all of the University of Calgary.
This session examines bioenergy with carbon capture and storage as a carbon dioxide removal pathway, covering capture technology screening, biogenic carbon accounting and deployment insights. Featuring Angel Badewole, Rosana Galindo, Adefarati Oloruntoba and Tom Antle, chaired by Sean McCoy.
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe joins Sean McCoy for a special conversation on the role of carbon dioxide removal in addressing climate change and how to communicate its urgency effectively. Recorded June 23, 2025 at the CanCO2Re symposium, University of Calgary.
AJ Bird of Bird & McCrimmon discusses ensuring free, prior and informed consent in carbon dioxide removal projects, part of the legal implications session at the CanCO2Re symposium. Recorded June 23, 2025.
Tom Antle of TorchLight shares field insights on deploying bioenergy with carbon capture and storage projects, part of the BECCS session at the CanCO2Re symposium.
Navjot Sandhu of Carbon Engineering discusses what it takes to scale direct air capture development, part of the direct air capture session at the CanCO2Re symposium. Recorded June 23, 2025 at the University of Calgary.
This extended session covers direct air capture research and deployment, a special conversation with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe on communicating CDR's urgency, and the legal landscape for carbon dioxide removal in Canada. Featuring Arvind Rajendran, Evelyn Forbes, Sean McCoy, Navjot Sandhu, David Wright, AJ Bird and Matt Hammer.
Matt Hammer of Cassels Law reflects on recent direct air capture development in Alberta and its legal implications, part of the legal implications session at the CanCO2Re symposium.
David Wright of the University of Calgary chairs a session on the legal landscape for carbon dioxide removal in Canada, exploring compliance, early precedents and the case for a stronger regulatory framework. Featuring AJ Bird and Matt Hammer.
This session explores mineralization pathways for carbon dioxide removal, including enhanced rock weathering, cement carbonation and in situ mineralization. Featuring Sasha Wilson, Jonathan Spence, Sumaila Sulemana, Maziar Javadpour and Ben Tutolo, all of the University of Alberta or University of Calgary.
Daniel Posen of the University of Toronto introduces a session exploring how carbon dioxide removal might be deployed at scale and the policy considerations that come with it, part of the CanCO2Re symposium.
Feras Abdulla presented on the competition that can exist between mitigation of emissions and removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere within specific sectors. How do we balance where our climate investments go?
Kasra Motlaghzadeh of the University of Waterloo discusses uncertainty in projecting future demand for carbon dioxide removal, part of the CDR deployment scenarios session at the CanCO2Re symposium.
Juan Moreno-Cruz of the University of Waterloo presents on scenario planning for carbon dioxide removal deployment, part of the CDR deployment scenarios session at the CanCO2Re symposium.
Professor Kristin Zickfeld from Simon Fraser University will give you an overview of the climate impacts of CDR.
This panel examines the conditions needed for responsible carbon dioxide removal development in Canada, including how the regulatory environment can be managed, how support for early-stage development can be best provided, and key considerations for navigating the industry's early years.
Closing remarks bring the CanCO2Re symposium, Exploring Canada's Carbon Removal Future, to a close after two days of discussion on carbon dioxide removal in Canada.