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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 2006-2007 – Statement of Operations

For the year ended March 31

  2007 ($) 2006 ($)
EXPENSES    
Operating    
Salaries and employee benefits 2,155,820 2,477,444
Professional and special services 1,275,982 1,965,909
Rentals 426,391 424,763
Transportation and communication 290,881 279,941
Publications 213,070 238,870
Amortization of tangible capital assets 107,580 87,782
Furniture and equipment 50,706 52,886
Repairs and maintenance 45,128 62,160
Utilities, materials and supplies 35,233 28,501
  4,600,790 5,618,256
     
Executive Committee    
Travel and living expenses 20,284 32,833
Honoraria 17,958 22,024
  38,241 54,857
     
Other Committees    
Travel and living expenses 76,298 213,766
Honoraria 83,714 182,291
  160,012 396,057
     
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,799,044 6,069,170
     
REVENUES    
Funding from other government departments (Note 3) 20,000 25,405
Insurance settlement 2,674
Sale of publications 858 2,894
Miscellaneous 387
     
TOTAL REVENUES 23,919 28,299
     
NET COSTS OF OPERATIONS 4,775,125 6,040,871

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