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: 4

Version 21 of 38 (2018-10-15 to 2019-02-15)

Registration versions:

Version 21 of 38 (2018-10-15 to 2019-02-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Climate
Consumer Issues
Energy
Environment
Health
Transportation

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Economic Development

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Provide the NEB with an in-depth understanding of target audiences to enhance engagement as contracted with project Audience Segmentation
Reporting on the impact of pharmaceuticals on the water quality of the Great Lakes as per funding agreement by ECCC.
To implement a cross-Canada initiative titled Accelerating the Deployment of ZEVs: Opportunities for the Atlantic and Prairie Provinces as per funding agreement with NRCan.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it relates to the creation of greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles.

Policies or Program

Develop best practices to guide behavioural change supporting Canada's decarbonization goals.
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.

Policies or Program, Regulation

Encouraging action on greenhouse gas mitigation and chemicals of mutual concern under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

Regulation

Supporting government in the implementation of Annex 3 - Chemicals of Mutual Concern as part of the bi-national Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
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)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

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

Christopher Hilkene, 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

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

In-house Organization Contact Information

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

Telephone number: 416-926-1907
Fax number: 416-926-1601

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Richard Carlson, Director, Energy Policy and Energy Exchange | No public offices held
Melissa DeYoung, Project Manager | No public offices held
Mariana Eret, Policy Analyst | No public offices held
Christopher Hilkene, CEO | No public offices held
Derek May, 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:: 2025-12-10

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Registration - In-house Organization

The Pollution Probe Foundation / Melissa DeYoung, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 21 of 38 (2018-10-15 to 2019-02-15)

Version 21 of 38 (2018-10-15 to 2019-02-15)

Subject Matters

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

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