Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-23
Registrant: Jordan Peterson
Client: Northern Energy Innovation
Targeted institutions:
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Government funding received:
Institution: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Amount: 507199.00
Institution: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Amount: 550000.00
Institution: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Amount: 988940.00
Institution: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Amount: null
Institution: Government of Yukon
Amount: 15000.00
Institution: Government of Nunavut
Amount: null
Institution: British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro
Amount: null
Institution: Yukon Energy Corporation (YEC)
Amount: 50000.00
Institution: Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC)
Amount: 50000.00
Institution: Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC)
Amount: 50000.00
Institution: Sambaa K’e (community/Indigenous government)
Amount: 75000.00
Institution: Gjoa Haven (community/Indigenous government)
Amount: null
Lobbying activity details:
CRES/NEI operational sustainability: contribution support for program delivery and scaling of remote energy systems services

Communications regarding sustaining and scaling NEI/CRES service delivery (technical support, pilots/demonstrations, knowledge mobilization, partner support), including contribution funding models, multi-year support, and program structures that enable safe, timely delivery and measurable outcomes in remote communities.
Federal climate outcomes and emissions reductions associated with remote energy systems work

Communications regarding federal climate and clean energy objectives as they relate to NEI/CRES work in reducing GHG emissions from diesel reliance in remote communities, including alignment with federal climate policies/programs and contribution supports that enable measurable emissions reductions and resilient energy infrastructure.
NSERC support for applied research and training related to remote energy systems

Communications regarding NSERC-funded applied research, training, and collaboration activities supporting remote/community energy systems (e.g., microgrids, storage, renewable integration, heating solutions), including funding parameters, partnership structures, and alignment with remote community needs.
CIRNAC (and/or ISC) funding and program alignment for Indigenous and northern community energy capacity and participation

Communications regarding Indigenous and northern priorities connected to remote energy systems initiatives, including contribution funding and program supports for community engagement, governance/decision support, training and workforce development, and Indigenous participation/benefits tied to NEI/CRES activities.
Tri-Agency research funding (CFREF/ACET and NFRF/CANSTOREnergy): continuation and alignment with remote energy research priorities

Communications regarding federal research program support connected to remote energy systems research, testing/validation, knowledge mobilization, and applied innovation, including continuity/renewal, reporting expectations, and program alignment with northern/remote energy priorities.
NRCan – Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC): program design and contribution support for remote energy systems

Communications with federal officials regarding NRCan’s CERRC programming and contribution funding in support of NEI/CRES remote energy systems work in northern/remote communities, including eligibility/criteria, scope of eligible activities (pilots/demonstrations, implementation support, capacity building), timelines, and alignment with diesel reduction and energy reliability objectives.