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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.

Disclosure of Contracts – 2004-2005 – 4th Quarter

Date Vendor Name Description Value Reference Number Contract Period Comments
2005-03-16 The Delphi 0491 – Management consulting $10,539.50 NRT-2004280 2005-03-16 to 2005-04-15 Review of activities arising from the NRTEE State of the Debate Report: Managing Potentially Toxic Substances in Canada (2001).
2005-03-10 Desjardins & Associates 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $14,605.50 NRT-2004271 2005-03-13 to 2005-04-29 To provide note taking services for five half-day Capital Markets program meetings in Calgary and Halifax.
2005-03-08 Sustainable Investment Group Ltd 0491 – Management consulting $24,422.75 NRT-2004269 2005-03-10 to 2005-09-01 To develop a pilot analytical framework and guidance for translating the additive value of SD/CSR (sustainable development and corporate social responsibility) into the language and techniques of traditional financial analysis.
2005-03-01 M.K. Jaccard and Associates 0491 – Management consulting $16,906.00 NRT-2004264 2005-03-01 to 2005-03-15 To assist in the strategic development of a program plan to carry out the energy and climate change reference provided to the NRTEE.
2005-03-01 Canadian Urban Institute 0491 – Management consulting $16,050.00 NRT-2004267 2005-03-01 to 2005-03-31 To produce a handbook / report that informs decision-makers and sustainable development practitioners, in both the public and private sectors, about the steps for advancing sustainable building practices via a sustainability supply chain.
2005-02-28 ICF Consulting Group 0491 – Management consulting $21,314.40 NRT-2004261 2005-02-28 to 2005-03-31 To provide an assessment of prominent international examples of Energy and Climate Change policies, as well as advice pertaining to how the NRTEE can help determine a post-Kyoto greenhouse gas reduction target.
2005-02-16 NexInnovations Inc. 1226 – Computer equipment-large/medium $15,900.20 NRT-2004231 2005-02-18 Call up against a standing offer for 5 laptop computers with docking stations to replace old desktops.
2005-02-15 Thuilleaux, Sabine 0494 – Translations services $14,067.72 NRT-2004250 2005-02-21 to 2005-03-31 To translate into French the Ecological Fiscal Reform and Energy’s State of the Debate Report.
2005-02-10 National Public Relations 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $24,991.19 NRT-2004249 2005-02-15 to 2005-05-20 To assist with the development of a progress report and a Foundation Paper for the NRTEE Energy and Climate Change Initiative.
2005-02-07 Canadian Energy Research Institute 0491 – Management Consulting $53,339.50 NRT-2004220 2005-02-07 to 2005-04-15 To bring together existing NRTEE reports, research materials and combine with fresh analysis to develop the Energy and Climate Change Foundation Paper.
2005-01-27 University of Calgary 0491 – Management consulting $10,000.00 NRT-2004235 2005-02-01 to 2005-03-31 To produce a report on the future trends in energy that could influence transport systems development in Canada between 2010 and 2030.
2005-01-24 Excel Human Resources Inc. 0813 – Temporary help services $21,922.86 NRT-2004230 2005-01-26 to 2005-06-03 Temporary help for finance department.
2005-01-18 Reseau Environnement 0352 – Public relations services $16,050.00 NRT-2004227 2005-01-18 to 2005-04-08 The publicity, promotion, press and public relations for NRTEE participation at Americana 2005.
2004-11-29 PACE (Public Affairs & Community Entreprises) 0341 – Communications Research Services $32,100.00 NRT-2004196 2005-01-01 to 2005-12-31 Subscription to Urban Umbrella survey network and access to detailed analysis of interviews conducted with uban opinion leaders on the topic of municipal solid waste.