Canadian Hydrogen Association – Quarterly President’s Update to Members (July 2026)

To members of the Canadian Hydrogen Association,

The second quarter of 2026 was a period of continued activity and engagement for Canada’s hydrogen sector and for the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA). As project development, market dialogue, and policy engagement continued to evolve across the country and internationally, the CHA remained focused on strengthening membership, amplifying member success, deepening partnerships, advancing advocacy, and supporting collaboration across the hydrogen value chain.

We were also pleased to hold our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 1, and I would like to thank the members who participated for their time, engagement, and continued support of the Association. Importantly, as part of our AGM, the CHA announced our new Chair and Board of Directors. The CHA team looks forward to working with the new Board—and all of our members— to ensure that CHA remains responsive, member-driven, and well positioned to advance our shared priorities.

Below is a snapshot of CHA’s key activities and sector developments over Q2 of 2026.

New members and Premier Partnerships

The CHA continued to strengthen its national platform in Q2 2026 through new member announcements, reflecting sustained interest from companies and organizations seeking to help shape Canada’s hydrogen economy.

Notable membership-related announcements included:

• CHARBONE Corporation
• City of Calgary
• Deloitte
• Integra Cleantech
• Nel Hydrogen
• Solum Energy
• Vema Hydrogen

The CHA extends its thanks to all new and continuing members for their engagement and support. Your participation strengthens the Association’s ability to convene stakeholders, advance practical policy solutions, and support the commercialization of hydrogen across Canada.

Strategic partnerships and MOUs

The CHA continued to advance collaboration in Q2 through partnership-building and engagement with aligned organizations in Canada and internationally.

Updates in this area included:

• The CHA announced a new national partnership between with the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST)
• The CHA joined the Hydrogen Council and regional industry associations worldwide calling on governments worldwide to accelerate hydrogen deployment with urgency, focus, and pragmatism
• The CHA signed a MOU with the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub. Through the MOU, the Hub and CHA will work to improve knowledge sharing, support more coordinated advocacy, and create additional opportunities for networking and collaboration.

These efforts support the CHA’s objective of building a more connected hydrogen ecosystem, improving coordination across jurisdictions and institutions, and creating new opportunities for members through shared initiatives, knowledge exchange, and market-facing collaboration.

Events

CHA’s events and convening activities remained central to stakeholder engagement in Q2 2026. Throughout the quarter, the Association supported dialogue among industry, government, researchers, and international partners on hydrogen deployment, investment, innovation, and policy alignment.

Key event-related updates included:

• The CHA delivered remarks at Hydrogen East in Halifax
• David Billedeau chaired this year’s annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton
• Nicolas Hilario was recognized as the Hydrogen Leader of the Year at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention
• Maike Althaus spoke at the Clean Buses in Canada Conference
• The CHA supported the Storing Stability forum in Calgary
• Bruno Pollet, member of the CHA Board of Directors, represented the CHA at the International Hydrogen Development Symposium in Hong Kong
• The CHA co-hosted the first Korea-Canada Hydrogen Cooperation Forum in Toronto
• Nicolas Hilario attended the opening of Canada’s first 700-bar commercial heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station in Tsawwassen, British Columbia
• The CHA’s Innovation Committee met to discuss talent, research, and hydrogen deployment opportunities
• The CHA and members attended the BC Business House Roundtable and Energy Showcase in Vancouver
• The CHA participated in the Taiwan Clean Energy Industry Connect seminar in Toronto

These activities helped maintain momentum across the sector while reinforcing CHA’s role as a national convenor. They also created additional opportunities for members to engage with policy makers, investors, customers, and peers across domestic and international markets.

Government Relations and Advocacy

Government relations and advocacy remained a core focus for the CHA in Q2 2026 as policy, regulatory, and market-development files continued to evolve. The Association maintained engagement on issues affecting deployment, investment certainty, competitiveness, and the practical scaling of hydrogen solutions in Canada.

Highlights included:

• Our annual Alberta Advocacy Day
• A pre-budget submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
• An appearance before the Standing Committee on Natural Resources to discuss Canadian energy exports
• The CHA Government Relations Committee met to discuss e-methanol production, proposed updates to grid electricity carbon intensity metrics, hydrogen contracts for differences, and building competitive Canadian supply chains
• An open letter to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson on his appointment as Canada’s ambassador to the European Union
• A submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada on their proposed updates to Canadian grid electricity carbon intensity metrics
• A roundtable discussion with BC Parliamentary Secretary George Anderson to discuss the province’s hydrogen strategy
• A roundtable discussion with federal stakeholders to discuss hydrogen scaling opportunities and challenges

This work reflects the CHA’s continuing commitment to ensuring that public-policy frameworks are coherent, investment-oriented, and responsive to the realities of project development, infrastructure buildout, innovation, and market access.

Thought leadership and outreach

The CHA also continued to strengthen its public voice in Q2 through commentary, external engagement, and member-facing communications.

Notable outreach and thought-leadership items included:

• An op-ed in Corporate Knights focused on the state of Canada’s green hydrogen sector
• A webinar focused on Canada’s hydrogen export potential
• A webinar focused on the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit
• A report on hydrogen foreign direct investment and market formation

These activities helped elevate Canadian hydrogen perspectives, support member visibility, and reinforce the strategic case for hydrogen across policy, industrial, and trade discussions.

Looking ahead

As we move into Q3 2026, the CHA will continue to build on the momentum of the last quarter through member engagement, strategic advocacy, events, and market development initiatives.

Looking ahead, members can follow upcoming activity through the Association’s LinkedIn, as well as our 2026 membership program. Additional work will continue across our advocacy, knowledge sharing, and networking activities as the sector advances into the second half of the year.

In closing, thank you to our members, partners, and the broader CHA community for your continued engagement and leadership. The progress seen across the last quarter reflects the strength of collaboration across Canada’s hydrogen sector and the shared commitment to building a competitive, innovative, and globally relevant hydrogen economy.

Best,

David Billedeau
President and CEO
Canadian Hydrogen Association