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FINDING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS

OUR PROCESS

Our process helps Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation.

RESEARCH

We rigorously research and conduct high quality analysis on issues of sustainable development. Our thinking is original and thought provoking.

CONVENE

We convene opinion leaders and experts from across Canada around our table to share their knowledge and diverse perspectives. We stimulate debate and integrate polarities. We create a context for possibilities to emerge.

ADVISE

We generate ideas and provide realistic solutions to advise governments, Parliament and Canadians. We proceed with resolve and optimism to bring Canada’s economy and environment closer together.

Disclosure of Contracts – 2008-2009 – 1st Quarter

Date Vendor Name Description Value Reference Number Contract Period Comments
2008-06-05 Andrew Leach 0491 – Management consulting $24,150.00 NRT-2008042 2008-06-05 to 2008-07-21 To assist NRTEE in the analysis and writing of its report to the Minister of the Environment concerning Bill C-288 (Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act) – NRTEE’s required response to the Act.
2008-06-04 The Delphi Group 0491 – Management consulting $24,963.75 NRT-2008035 2008-06-04 to 2008-08-05 To develop an interview guide, a list of interviewees, conduct focused interviews and prepare a short report documenting the results of the consultation with key stakeholders about their instrument choice preferences between a carbon tax, a cap-and-trade system, and a hybrid system.
2008-06-03 Marbek Resource Consultants Ltd. 0491 – Management consulting $21,420.00 NRT-2008041 2008-06-03 to 2008-07-28 To prepare a summary report of findings complied through an interview process amongst federal decision-makers and national stakeholders on the performance of NRTEE for 2007.
2008-06-02 Stratos Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $24,097.50 NRT-2008038 2008-06-02 to 2008-08-22 To review relevant adaptation program research and related documents; prepare draft conclusions and recommendations; participate in NRTEE workshop in June; provide a preliminary draft report and a final report.
2008-06-02 Daniel Hall 0491 – Management consulting $24,480.00 NRT-2008040 2008-06-02 to 2008-08-01 To prepare a report outlining a fundamental set of emissions pricing policy institutional design elements within certain options that can guide future climate policy in Canada; prepare as well a set a meaningful guidelines for implementation of principles that can also inform the policy debate in Canada.
2008-05-30 ICF Consulting Canada Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $68,270.82 NRT-2008033 2008-05-30 to 2008-08-14 To develop a report which assesses policy options for energy efficiency in Canada’s commercial buildings.
2008-05-27 Golden Planners Inc. 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $17,945.85 NRT-2008037 2008-05-27 to 2008-11-15 To provide event management advice and services to support the NRTEE’s 20th Anniversary Conference and related events on October 29-30, 2008.
2008-05-22 Ryan Foster 0491 – Management consulting $16,275.00 NRT-2008036 2008-05-22 to 2008-07-15 To prepare a backgrounder research document for the NRTEE’s 20th Anniversary Conference. The report will provide an overview of the current context for Canadian policy on each of three themes, to identify potential policy gaps, and to raise issues that may be discussed at the event.
2008-05-05 J & C Nyboer 0491 – Management consulting $96,285.00 NRT-2008032 2008-05-05 to 2008-09-30 To provide NRTEE with additional economic analysis building on previous research in its "Getting to 2050" report.
2008-04-28 Gérald Desmeules 0491 – Management consulting $17,871.00 NRT-2008031 2008-04-28 to 2008-06-27 To prepare audited financial statements for fiscal year 2007-2008.
2008-04-22 J & C Nyboer 0491 – Management consulting $24,861.06 NRT-2008028 2008-04-22 to 2008-07-25 To provide NRTEE with modelling support in order to address possible macroeconomic issues relating to carbon pricing in Canada.
2008-04-21 Fox Translations Ltd. 0494 – Translation Services $15,750.00 NRT-2008026 2008-04-21 to 2009-03-31 To provide good quality translation from English to French, proofreading and quality control services.
2008-04-18 Sawyer EnviroEconomic Consulting 0491 – Management consulting $69,615.00 NRT-2008010 2008-04-18 to 2008-11-28 To assist NRTEE Policy Staff as an Environmental Economist by providing expertise in this area specifically related to climate change and emission reductions policies.
2008-04-18 J & A Media Services 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $10,500.00 NRT-2008019 2008-04-18 to 2009-03-31 To provide express print media monitoring plus radio and television media monitoring services.
2008-04-15 Leo Haas Consulting (LHC) 0472 – Information Technology Consultants $11,550.00 NRT-2008020 2008-04-15 to 2009-03-31 To provide training and coaching in records management system (RDIMS) for new employees.
2008-04-15 The Canadian Press 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $10,206.00 NRT-2008014 2008-14-15 to 2009-03-31 To provide a news service known as Command News.
2008-04-11 Informetrica Ltd. 0491 – Management consulting $24,150.00 NRT-2008017 2008-04-11 to 2008-08-29 To prepare a report on "Competitiveness Assessment of Emission Pricing in Canada".
2008-04-01 Lowe-Martin Group 0859 – Other business services not elsewhere specified $24,150.00 NRT-2008002 2008-04-01 to 2010-03-31 To provide storage and distribution services for NRTEE publications.