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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 2011-2012 – Statement of Operations and net Financial Position

for the year ended March 31

  2012 ($) 2012 ($) 2011 ($)
  Planned Results   Restated (note 13)
EXPENSES      
Program Advisory 3,785,644 4,443,377 3,494,681
Internal Services 2,038,424 2,489,580 2,180,933
Total expenses 5,824,068 6,932,957 5,675,614
       
REVENUES      
Contributions (note 9) 4,322 88,770
Miscellaneous revenues 1,176 2,825 1,572
Revenues earned on behalf of Government (1,176) (2,825) (1,572)
Total Revenues 4,322 88,770
       
NET COST OF OPERATIONS BEFORE GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND TRANSFERS 5,824,068 6,928,635 5,586,844
       
GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND TRANSFERS      
Net cash provided by Government 5,326,169 5,431,645 4,989,647
Change in due from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (79,673) 113,782
Services provided without charge (note 11) 372,976 380,746 380,746
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers 124,923 1,195,917 102,669
       
Net financial position – Beginning of year 515,958 515,958 413,289
       
Net financial position – End of year 640,881 1,711,875 515,958

Segmented information (Note 12)

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