Jacob Rivard: Junior Policy Analyst

Jacob Rivard has worked with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for over 2 years in the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Engagement and Relations Division of the Climate Change Branch. Jacob works closely with federal, provincial and territorial partners on actions like tracking jurisdictional actions related to, and drafting publications in support of, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. The Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change is Canada’s plan to meet its emissions reduction targets, grow the economy, and build resilience in a changing climate. In his role, Jacob also supports Canada’s representatives on initiatives under the Climate Change Committee of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment.

Throughout Jacob’s time working at ECCC, he has found the environment to be warm and welcoming. “The people I have encountered and work with are selfless, dedicated public servants, who truly care about their work, especially as it relates to climate change.”

To learn more about Jacob’s work, visit the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change web page.

Here are some random facts about Jacob:

• What was your first job? Line Cook at Cypress Mountain Resort in West Vancouver, BC.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Rural Italy.
• 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? Bike.
• If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Any kind of pasta, but probably lasagna overall.
• Summer or winter? Summer.
• If you could share a meal with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Steve Nash – my favourite basketball player of all time.
• What's your favourite holiday? Christmas – I love the food and drinks, friends and family, and memories.
• What's your favourite fast food? A&W.
• Do you love or hate rollercoasters? Hate!
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Retired after winning the lottery.

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