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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.

Annual Report 2009-2010 – Statement of Operations

for the year ended March 31

  2010 ($) 2009 ($)
EXPENSES    
Operating    
Salaries and employee benefits 2,998,721 3,000,872
Professional and special services 1,095,718 1,372,643
Rentals 402,312 435,605
Travel 145,661 165,169
Publications 115,756 157,956
Communication 88,179 96,718
Furniture and equipment 88,145 81,021
Repairs and maintenance 83,786 47,255
Amortization of tangible capital assets 71,993 66,631
Utilities, materials and supplies 37,202 35,771
  5,127,473 5,459,641
Executive Committee    
Travel and living expenses 970 629
Honoraria 4,529 4,866
  5,499 5,495
Other Committees    
Travel and living expenses 81,115 100,751
Honoraria 132,744 133,868
  213,859 234,619
     
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,346,831 5,699,755
     
REVENUES    
Donations (Note 10) 105,000
Miscellaneous 34,690 885
TOTAL REVENUES 34,690 105,885
     
NET COSTS OF OPERATIONS 5,312,141 5,593,870

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.