Andy Kwan: Economic Advisor

Meet Andy Kwan! An Economic Advisor with the Economic Analysis Directorate in the nation’s capital, Andy has been with Environment and Climate Change Canada for four years. He works with his colleagues to develop evidence-based environmental policies for current and future Canadians.

One of the things Andy enjoys most is meeting colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds including environmental science, engineering, biology and chemistry. He also appreciates that his ECCC colleagues are passionate about climate change and want to create a sustainable environment for present and future generations. 

One of the biggest advancements Andy has seen while at ECCC, is the development of projections for air pollutant emissions in Canada, and their publication alongside the greenhouse gas emissions projections as part of Canada’s Biennial Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Andy enjoys his work and finds motivation in all aspects of the work he does.

To learn more about Andy’s work, visit the Greenhouse Gas Emissions projections web page.

Here are a few random facts about Andy:

• What was your first job? Line cook at Canada’s Wonderland.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Egypt, I would like to see the pyramids.
• What is your favourite game or sport to watch and play? Basketball.
• Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Biking to and from work, and driving for leisure.
• What is your favourite flavour of ice cream? Red bean or black sesame.
• If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have? Teleportation.
• Summer or winter? Summer.
• What's your favourite holiday? Lunar New Year.
• What's your favourite fast food? Chipotle.
• Do you love or hate rollercoasters? I used to like them, but they are too scary for me now.