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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.

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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.

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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.

Home / Corporate Reporting / Annual Report 2007-2008 – Communications and Publications

Annual Report 2007-2008 – Communications and Publications

In 2007–2008, the NRTEE continued to ensure that decision makers, the media, and the public recognize it as a leader in providing innovative policy research, analysis and advice on environmental and economic issues.

The NRTEE delivered its first Response Under the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act with respect to the government’s Climate Change Plan in September 2007. In doing so, the Round Table complied with Section 10(1) of the Act. The NRTEE also released a landmark study entitled Getting to 2050: Canada’s Transition to a Low-emission Future in January 2008. It was preceded with the publication of an Interim Report on Medium and Long-term Scenarios for GHG Emission and Air Pollutant Reductions in June 2007.

As well, the NRTEE received substantive national media coverage throughout the year on a number of issues including: trading emissions, energy and climate change and clean air. The NRTEE Chair, members and CEO worked together to increase the Round Table’s profile through various speaking engagements.

The NRTEE website remains an important tool for disseminating key information to stakeholders and members of the public. It was the primary source for information on Getting to 2050: Canada’s Transition to a Low-emission Future, NRTEE’s Response Under the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act as well as various background papers and case studies prepared during the course of the NRTEE’s work.

The website’s virtual library allows users to easily access over 300 NRTEE documents on a vast range of environment and economy issues. The most frequently requested reports in this fiscal year include Getting to 2050: Canada’s Transition to a Low-emission Future; Cleaning up the Past, Building the Future: A National Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy for Canada and NRTEE’s State of the Debate report on Capital Markets and Sustainability: Investing in a Sustainable Future.