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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 Cash Flow

for the year ended March 31

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
2012 ($) 2011 ($)
  Restated (note 13)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers 6,928,635 5,586,844
Non-cash items:
Amortization of tangible capital assets (80,393) (83,783)
Services provided without charge (note 11) (380,746) (380,746)
 
Variations in Statement of Financial Position:
Decrease in accounts receivable and advances (10,025) (4,386)
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses 2,338 (2,945)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,236,255) (111,598)
Increase in vacation pay and compensatory leave (44,262) (10,250)
Decrease (increase) in employee future benefits 245,828 (28,484)
Cash used by operating activities 5,425,120 4,964,652
 
CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of tangible capital assets 6,525 24,995
Cash used by capital investment activities 6,525 24,995
     
NET CASH PROVIDED BY GOVERNMENT OF CANADA 5,431,645 4,989,647

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