The Expert Advisory Council (EAC) is an independent group of experts with a mandate to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on:
- programs, policies and measures to be included in the Climate and Green Plan
- implementation of the Plan including reviewing progress
- greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals under the Carbon Savings Account
- development and implementation of Integrated Watershed Management Plans and other water-related matters as specified under The Water Protection Act
The EAC has a youth subcommittee called the Youth Advisory Council.
Mandate Letters
The EAC is provided with a Mandate Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate. The mandate tells the EAC which on which items the government requires their independent expert advice.
You can also read past Mandate Letters here:
- Mandate letter from the Minister - October 2021
- Mandate letter from the Minister - January 2020
- Mandate Letter from the Minister - June 2019
Recommendations
Manitoba's Second Emissions Target (2023-2027)
The EAC provided advice to establish Manitoba's second Emissions Target. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change accepted the recommended goal for cumulative greenhouse gas emissions reductions for the period 2023-2027. Read their report here.
The Minister's response to the EAC's recommendation is available English and French.
Other Recommendations
Recommendations for a Green Transportation
Strategy for Manitoba - June 2021
Recommendations for a Provincial Water Management
Strategy for Manitoba - January 2021
Opportunities in a Low Carbon Economy Forum. Report on Key Findings - November 2019
Current Expert Advisory Council Members
Armand Bélanger
Armand Bélanger (Gimli) is the Manager at the East Interlake Watershed District. He serves as Director of the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium. Mr. Bélanger also served as a 4-H Leader, as well as Director at the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. He pursued studies at Royal Roads University and the University of Winnipeg. Mr. Bélanger has a Diploma in Natural Resources Management Technology from the University College of the North.
Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell (Winnipeg) is a Senior Principal Environmental Scientist and the Market Leader at WSP Canada. He serves as Chair of the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Board and as a Member of Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Campbell has served on various boards, including as President of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (Manitoba Chapter) and as a Member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers. He has a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Studies) from the University of Manitoba and is certified as both a Canadian Certified Environmental Practitioner and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional.
Brigette DePape
Brigette DePape (Winnipeg) is a Project Manager - Climate Planner with Narratives and was the Manager of Grants and Contributions with Indigenous Clean Energy. She was a Social Innovation Fellow with Carleton University, a Grants Specialist and Youth Engagement Coordinator with The Winnipeg Foundation, and the Prairies Regional Organizer and Youth Vote Campaigner with The Council of Canadians. Previously, Ms. DePape served as a Board Director with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. She has a Master's in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership from Carleton University, a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, and graduate certificates in the Science and Policy of Climate Change and in Organizing, Leadership, and Social Change.
Daryl Domitruk, PhD
Daryl Domitruk, PhD (Darlingford) is the Executive Director of Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers. He serves as a Director of the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives and as an advisor to Agrologists Manitoba. Mr. Domitruk has a Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba.
Derek Earl
Derek Earl (Grande Pointe) is the Founder and Chair of the Board of BizforClimate. Until recently, he was the Manager for Global Infrastructure Advisory at KPMG Canada. Mr. Earl serves on the Stakeholder Reference Group for the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy. He was Vice Chair for SEED Winnipeg and an Executive Mentor to Master of Business Administration students at the Asper School of Business. Mr. Earl has a Master of Arts (Political Science) from the University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies) and a Certificate for Environmental, Social, Governance Sustainability Essentials from the New York University Stern School of Business and the Cambridge School of Business.
Heather Eckton
Heather Eckton (Winnipeg) is a Consultant with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning. She has served as the Climate Action Divisional Teacher Team Leader in Seven Oaks School Division, as well as a Sessional Instructor in the Faculty of Education at both the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. She serves as Committee Member for the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network of Manitoba, and an Executive Committee Member for Educators for Climate Action Manitoba. Ms. Eckton is currently pursuing a Doctorate at the University of Manitoba. She has a Master of Education, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba.
Kyley Parker
Kyley Parker (Cartier) is an Organizer and Business Agent of LiUNA Local 1258. Previously, he served as Lead Hand/Blaster at BBE Hydro Constructors. Mr. Parker co-founded the LiUNA Membership Engagement Group. He has completed Primary Leadership Qualifications (1-5) and has a certificate in Workplace Safety Management from the Canadian Forces.
Dimple Roy
Dimple Roy (Winnipeg) is the Director of Water Management at the International Institute for Sustainable Development and a former Policy Analyst with Manitoba Conservation. She is a Member on the Red River Watershed Board of the International Joint Commission, Co-Chair of the Climate West Advisory Committee and sits on the Luxton Residents' Association Volunteer Board. Ms. Roy was also a Member of the Round Table for Sustainable Development, Lake Friendly Alliance and the Mount Carmel Clinic Board of Directors. Ms. Roy has a Master of Environmental Design from the University of Calgary.
Laurie Streich
Laurie Streich (Winnipeg) retired, has more than 30 years experience with the Government of Manitoba, having served as director of environmental programs and strategies, the director of pollution prevention and manager of the state of environment reporting program. Ms. Streich is a graduate of the communication and media studies program through Red River College and has been a commissioner for the Clean Environment Commission since 2017. She has served on the expert advisory committee for the Climate and Green plan since 2018.
Kathleen Tiede
Kathleen Tiede (East St Paul) is an Associate and Project Manager at Crosier Kilgour. She has worked on LEED, Green Globes, and Net Zero Carbon projects. Ms. Tiede serves on the Embodied Carbon Technical Advisory Committee and LEED Accelerator Committee for the Canada Green Building Council. She has a Bachelor of Science (Biosystems Engineering) from the University of Manitoba and is a Certified RETScreen Professional. Ms. Tiede has obtained Micro Credentials in Whole Life Cycle Assessment from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Micro Credential in Zero Carbon Emissions.