Registration - In-house Organization

The Pollution Probe Foundation / Melissa DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: The Pollution Probe Foundation
Previous in-house organization names
Responsible Officer Name: Melissa DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2008-09-30
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 960532-244722

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 103

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 2

Version 14 of 38 (2016-01-01 to 2016-09-30)

Registration versions:

Version 14 of 38 (2016-01-01 to 2016-09-30)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Energy
Health
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Encouraging the creation of programs that promote improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency levels.
Improving public awareness of the health impacts of radon gas, and supporting the creation of programs that promote home and workplace testing for radon.
Increase knowledge-sharing and improve understanding of scientific and regulatory gaps with regards to nanotechnology use in Canada.
Interest in supporting energy policy for Canada by encouraging the creation of a mechanism for increasing energy literacy.

Regulation

Supporting government in the implementation of Annex 3 - Chemicals of Mutual Concern as part of the bi-national Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to the creation of greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles.
Vehicle greenhouse gas emission regulations. Supporting government initiatives around GHG emissions for vehicles.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Energy Board (NEB)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Transport Canada (TC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Pollution Probe is a national, non-profit charitable organization that exists to improve the health and well-being of Canadians by advancing policy that achieves positive, tangible environmental change.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Steven McCauley, Acting Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Pollution Probe has two classes of membership. A Member is someone designated by the Board. They are entitled to one vote on all matters at meetings of Members & to seek election to the Board. A Champion is a Member who has been appointed by the Board and is not eligible to vote at meetings of Members.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2015-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
City of Calgary	$75,000.00	No
Environment Canada	$90,000.00	Yes
Health Canada (HC)	$38,744.65	Yes
Ministry of Ontario Environment and Climate Change	$28,000.00	Yes
National Energy Board (NEB)	$9,800.00	Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$116,071.00	Yes
Ontario Ministry of Energy	$67,500.00	Yes
Power Stream	$31,250.00	No

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
150 Ferrand Drive, Suite 208
Toronto, ON M3C 3E5
Canada

Telephone number: 416-926-1907 Ext. 252
Fax number: 416-926-1601

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Noemie De Vuyst, Project Manager | No public offices held
Melissa DeYoung, Project Manager | No public offices held
Husam Mansour, Chief Operating Officer | No public offices held
Derek May, Project Manager | No public offices held
Steven McCauley, Acting Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Steven Pacifico, Director, Energy Exchange | No public offices held
Katie Ungard, Project Manager | No public offices held

The Pollution Probe Foundation

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
The Pollution Probe Foundation	2016-01-01	current
Pollution Probe	2008-09-30	2016-01-01

The Pollution Probe Foundation

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Melissa DeYoung	2025-04-01	Current
Christopher Hilkene	2017-12-01	2025-04-01
Ingrid Thompson	2016-10-03	2017-12-01
Steven McCauley	2016-01-01	2016-10-03
Bob Oliver	2008-09-30	2016-01-01

Date Modified:: 2026-01-27

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Registration - In-house Organization

The Pollution Probe Foundation / Melissa DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 14 of 38 (2016-01-01 to 2016-09-30)

Version 14 of 38 (2016-01-01 to 2016-09-30)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization