An Albertan through and through, Justin Riemer has dedicated his career to strengthening the province
he loves. Now the Chief Executive Officer of Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Justin leads the team
dedicated to advancing innovations that are reducing Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying
its economy. He has earned a reputation for skillfully navigating Canada’s innovation system, building
relationships inside and outside of Alberta, and developing a strong network in support of innovation
and economic development. For more than 25 years, he has achieved results in regional economic
development, industry expansion, investment attraction, and innovation. Before joining ERA, he led the
Alberta Region of Prairies Economic Development Canada in the federal government to support economic
development across the province. Prior to that, he held several senior positions focused on innovation
and investment attraction at the Government of Alberta and briefly at Alberta Health Services. Justin
graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science and went
on to earn a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Carleton University. Justin is happily married,
has two grown boys and a daughter in law.