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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 – 2005-2006 – 1st Quarter

Date Vendor Name Description Value Reference Number Contract Period Comments
2005-06-30 Marbek Resource Consultants Ltd 0491 – Management consulting $80,241.98 NRT-2005137 2005-06-30 to 2005-08-26 A contract for the preparation of a report which will provide an overview of the motor vehicle market in Canada, and identify and evaluate options for a national vehicle feebate.
2005-06-30 B & D Logistics Inc. 0859 – Other business services not elsewhere specified. $16,050.00 NRT-2005011 2005-06-30 to 2006-03-31 A contract for the provision of warehousing, inventory management, distribution and mailing services.
2005-06-29 Clear Ideas 0352 – Public relations services $10,512.75 NRT-2005119 2005-06-29 to 2005-07-31 A contract to provide communications support services with respect to the NRTEE’s long-term energy and climate change strategy project.
2005-06-29 Software Spectrum 1228 – Computer Software $18,706.28 NRT-2005117 2005-08-01 A call-up against a standing offer for 35 licenses Microsoft Office Professional 2003 with software Assurance.
2005-06-24 M.K. Jaccard and Associates 0491 – Management consulting $88,810.00 NRT-2005085 2005-06-24 to 2006-03-31 A contract to provide ongoing expertise with regard to the role of energy in the Canadian economy.
2005-06-23 JCR HR Consultants 0491 – Management consulting $16,050.00 NRT-2005115 2005-06-23 to 2005-08-31 A contract to review and update the NRTEE Human Resources policies and revise the job descriptions for four NRTEE positions.
2005-06-16 JCR HR Consultants 0491 – Management consulting $12,840.00 NRT-2005111 2005-06-16 to 2005-12-31 A contract to provide strategic advice on a broad range of Human Resources issues and challenges.
2005-06-14 Margaree Consultants Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $23,968.00 NRT-2005104 2005-06-17 to 2005-07-08 A contract to preprare a background paper with the work consisting of four tasks to improve operations of the Clean Development Program.
2005-06-14 Louise Comeau 0491 – Management Consulting $14,980.00 NRT-2005108 2005-06-14 to 2005-06-30 A contract for the preparation of a briefing note to the federal government that summarizes issues, opportunities and recommendations on Canada’s position with respect to reducing GHG emissions, and to the linkages with Canada hosting the Montreal Conference on Climate Change.
2005-06-13 The Delphi Group 0491 – Management consulting $30,334.50 NRT-2005084 2005-06-13 to 2005-07-11 A contract to provide a report on the development and future prospects of renewable energy technologies in relation to Canada’s national interest.
2005-05-18 Infolink- The Conference Publishers 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $17,628.25 NRT-2005091 2005-05-26 to 2006-03-31 A contract to attend the four NRTEE Plenary sessions during fiscal year 2005-2006 and produce 12 page / 5,400 words summaries for each session, and to provide onsite Power Point support as needed.
2005-05-06 Helios Centre 0491 – Management consulting $16,050.00 NRT-2005079 2005-05-09 to 2005-06-10 A contract to provide a report on the development and future prospects of large and small hydro power in Canada.
2005-05-05 Accurate Design & Communication Inc. 0311 – Publishing services $16,183.75 NRT-2005081 2005-05-05 to 2005-06-03 A contract for the lay out of the English version of the Ecological Fiscal Reform’s State of the Debate Report and the stand alone Executive Summary.
2005-05-03 John Stone 0491 – Management consulting $16,050.00 NRT-2005069 2005-05-03 to 2005-09-30 A contract to review and contribute to a background paper that will provide a Canadian perspective on defining what constitutes ¨dangerous¨ anthroponic climate change.
2005-05-02 Stéphanie Cairns 0491 – Management consulting $24,610.00 NRT-2005071 2005-05-20 to 2006-03-31 A contract to review and provide strategic advice on outputs being generated for the Energy and Climate Change reference.
2005-05-01 JA Media Services 0351 – Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $32,100.00 NRT-2005013 2005-05-01 to 2007-03-31 A contract to provide media monitoring.
2005-04-26 EKOS Research Associates Inc 0491 – Management Consultants $18,190.00 NRT-2005058 2005-04-26 to 2005-05-14 A contract to produce a 6-15 page paper suggesting a framework for assessing Canada’s national interests in relation to climate change.
2005-04-22 G.A. McBean Consulting 0491 – Management Consulting $24,396.00 NRT-2005059 2005-04-25 to 2005-09-15 A contract to develop the background paper and final report with regards to providing advice on a Canadian perspective as what should be considered `dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system`as described in the UNFCCC.
2005-04-21 Informetrica Limited 0491 – Management Consulting $21,400.00 NRT-2005057 2005-04-25 to 2005-05-20 A contract to prepare a discussion paper on the potential economic impacts that could result from long-term carbon reduction policies.
2005-04-15 I.I.S.D. – International Institute for Sustainable Development 0491 – Management consulting $26,729.14 NRT-2005042 2005-04-15 to 2005-05-20 A contract to provide a background information and analysis on the post-Kyoto climate change regime.
2005-04-14 Pierre Marc Johnson 0491 – Management consulting $24,931.00 NRT-2005008 2005-04-14 to 2005-05-20 A contract to produce a 10-15 page paper on a suggested framework for assessing Canada’s national interests in relation to climate change.
2005-04-14 I.I.S.D. – International Institute for Sustainable Development 0491 – Management consulting $26,526.91 NRT-2005041 2005-04-18 to 2005-05-13 A contract to provide a background report on the nature and the scope of economic opportunities related to climate change.
2005-04-13 Global Advantage Consulting Group Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $16,050.00 NRT-2005034 2005-04-15 to 2005-05-20 A contract to provide a report that will examine the role that nuclear generation technologies could play in contributing to a long term strategic energy and climate change policy for Canada.
2005-04-13 Research and Traffic Group 0491 – Management consulting $17,120.00 NRT-2005039 2005-04-18 to 2005-06-03 A contract to prepare a report on vehicle feebates including the historical and current context for fuel efficiency policy, in addition to a report on an assessment of the implications this would have for Finance Canada Framework, analytical gaps, potential research and consultants.
2005-04-11 Alberta Research Council 0491 – Management consulting $20,544.00 NRT-2005028 2005-04-11 to 2005-05-15 A contract to provide a technical report on the current status and future development of carbon capture and storage technologies in Canada.
2005-04-11 Inspired Value Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $16,050.00 NRT-2005029 2005-04-11 to 2005-06-10 A contract to provide a report on the development and future prospects of carbon capture and storage in relation to Canada’s national interest.
2005-04-11 Sussex Circle 0491 – Management consulting $23,112.00 NRT-2005026 2005-04-11 to 2005-10-31 A contract to provide oral and written strategic advice on how to strengthen the internal policy and capacity of the NRTEE secretariat in response to substantial increase in the demand for NRTEE services.
2005-04-08 Margaree Consultants Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $25,038.00 NRT-2005031 2005-04-08 to 2005-05-31 A contract to preprare a background paper on the Clean Development Mechanism for the NRTEE.
2005-04-01 Emmett P. Hossack 0491 – Management consulting $22,256.00 NRT-2005024 2005-04-01 to 2005-05-31 A contract to provide human resources consulting services.
2005-04-01 Micro Works 0472 – Information technology consultants $19,260.00 NRT-2005023 2005-04-01 to 2006-03-31 A contract for computer and network support (200 hours). This includes two-day IT strategy session with a written report and presentation plus a half-day review session mid-way through the contract.
2005-03-30 G.A. McBean Consulting 0491 – Management Consultants $16,050.00 NRT-2005017 2005-03-30 to 2005-04-15 A contract to assist in the development of a plan to carry out the long-term greenhouse gas reduction target.
2005-03-23 Pitney Bowes Canada 0533 – Rental of machinery, office furniture and fixtures and other equipment $17,230.00 NRT-2005010 2005-05-01 to 2010-04-30 A contract for the rental of a new mailing system to replace the current system in order to meet the digital migration standard for 2006.
2005-03-16 Kelleher Environmental 0491 – Management consulting $13,589.00 NRT-2005007 2005-03-16 to 2005-06-30 A contract to assist in the organization of a waste experts’ workshop in Ottawa on May 18, 2005, to facilitate the session and prepare a workshop report.