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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 2008-2009 – Statement of Operations

for the year ended March 31

  2009 ($) 2008 ($)
EXPENSES    
Operating    
Salaries and employee benefits 3,000,872 2,668,157
Professional and special services 1,372,643 1,442,184
Rentals 435,605 430,649
Publications 187,673 197,691
Travel 165,169 263,157
Communication 96,718 92,762
Furniture and equipment 81,021 77,862
Repairs and maintenance 47,255 67,062
Amortization of tangible capital assets 66,631 34,664
Utilities, materials and supplies 35,771 32,584
  5,459,641 5,306,772
Executive Committee    
Travel and living expenses 629 10,280
Honoraria 4,866 13,423
  5,495 23,703
Other Committees    
Travel and living expenses 100,751 139,499
Honoraria 133,868 154,095
  234,619 293,594
     
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,699,755 5,624,069
     
REVENUES    
Donations (Note 10) 105,000
Funding from other government departments 17,625
Sale of publications 988
Miscellaneous 885 663
     
TOTAL REVENUES 105,885 19,276
     
NET COSTS OF OPERATIONS 5,593,870 5,604,793

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