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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.

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New Report

June 13, 2012

Reality Check: The State of Climate Progress in Canada

Despite making progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Canada is not on track to achieve the federal government’s 2020 reduction target of 17% below 2005 levels, concludes a new report by the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. Canada will not achieve its 2020 GHG emission reductions target unless significant new, additional measures are taken. More will have to be done. No other conclusion is possible. [Read the report]

New Events

March 26-27, 2012 – MacDonald-Laurier Institute Conference

March 26-27, 2012 – MacDonald-Laurier Institute Conference READ
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The MacDonald-Laurier Institute hosted a conference entitled “Moving Canada ahead: Fuelling prosperity and sustainability in our transport system” on March 26-27, 2012 in Toronto. NRT President and CEO, David McLaughlin chaired a panel dealing with “fuel system sustainability: the international experience”.

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March 21, 2012 – The Canada Institute

March 21, 2012 – The Canada Institute READ
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The Canada Institute held an event at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars entitled “So Canada Left Kyoto: Why? And What’s Next” on March 21st, 2012 in Washington D.C.

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March 13, 2012 – Climate Change, Freshwater Management, and the Role of Science (Munk School of Global Affairs)

March 13, 2012 – Climate Change, Freshwater Management, and the Role of Science (Munk School of Global Affairs) READ
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The Program on Water Issues at the Munk School of Global Affairs, at the University of Toronto hosted a webcast event on Tuesday March 13, 2011 entitled “Climate Change, Freshwater Management, and the Role of Science”. NRT President and CEO David McLaughlin spoke at the event.

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February 29 – March 1, 2012 – NRT Plenary Session – Ottawa, Ontario

February 29 – March 1, 2012 – NRT Plenary Session – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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The NRT builds consensus, beginning with our Members. Our Members are themselves a group of distinguished sustainability leaders active in businesses, universities, environmental groups, labour and public policy from across Canada.

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February 23, 2012 – Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security

February 23, 2012 – Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security READ
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NRT President and CEO David McLaughlin spoke at this event on a panel focused on energy security.

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February 23, 2012 – Action Canada

February 23, 2012 – Action Canada READ
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Action Canada hosted a dialogue luncheon for the 2011/2012 Action Canada Fellows. NRT President and CEO, David McLaughlin was a keynote speaker at this event.

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