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Webinar: “Energy Transitions and Decarbonization in Canada and Germany: Determinants of Change, Industrial Impacts and the Way Forward”

June 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

Location:ZOOM
Cost:Free

The Jean Monnet Network on EU-Canada Relations will host a research webinar, “Energy Transitions and Decarbonization in Canada and Germany: Determinants of Change, Industrial Impacts and the Way Forward “, moderated by Professor Stephan Schott (School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University), with presentations by PhD candidate Simon Dessureault (School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University) and MA student Abou Baker Kaddour (Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University).

The presenters will offer their insights on energy transition, policy instruments, and responses in the private sector.  Following the presentation will be a discussion and question and answer period.

This seminar is geared towards scholars, graduate students, and practitioners. Please feel free to share this invitation with interested colleagues at your university or organization.

Registration is required to receive a Zoom link to attend the webinar. Please complete the registration form following below by Monday, June 21st.

Introduction:  Stephan Schott

Presentation 1: Simon Dessureault

Quebec Cap-and-Trade System, Emissions Abatement and Economic Performance: A Firm-Level Analysis

Simon Dessureault is pursing his PhD in Public Policy at Carleton University where he is conducting research on carbon pricing policy.  More precisely, he is assessing the link between carbon pricing, emissions abatement, and economic performance in the industrial sector.

Presentation 2: Abou Baker Kaddour

The German Energy Transition Between Energy Independence and Decarbonization

Abou Baker Kaddour is a second-year MA International Affairs student the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. He has an MA in Sustainable Energy Policy from Carleton University (2020) and BSc. Electrical-Electronic engineering from Zirve University (2016) (currently Gaziantep University) in Turkey.

A separate email will confirm your attendance and provide a room link and further information. If you have any concerns about the online platform or have questions, please email heather.pyman@carleton.ca

EU flag logo and acknowledgement "With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union"

This event is an activity of the Jean Monnet Network on EU-Canada Relations, supported by the Erasmus + Programme of the European Union, by Carleton University, and by Jean Monnet Network partner universities.