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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 – 2006-2007 – 4th Quarter

Date Vendor Name Description Value Reference Number Contract Period Comments
2007-03-28 Serena Software Inc. 1228 – Computer Software $34,720.03 NRT-2006299 2007-03-28 to 2007-03-31 To provide annual software licenses and support for Serena Collage web content management system.
2007-03-16 ICF Canada Inc. 0491 – Management Consulting $23,320.00 NRT-2006297 2007-03-16 to 2006-04-16 To prepare a paper on the co-benefits of greenhouse gas (GHG) and Criteria Air Contaminants (CAC) emission reductions.
2007-03-12 Stevenson & White 0491 – Management Consulting $20,732.54 NRT-2006288 2007-03-12 to 2007-03-31 To recruit a new Manager, Finance and Administration.
2007-03-05 Sawyer EnviroEconomic Consulting 0491 – Management Consulting $83,570.40 NRT-2006283 2007-03-05 to 2007-10-26 To provide in-house economic and energy analysis by advising on the development and implementation of NRTEE’s research agenda in relation to the federal government Clean Air Act, as well as to review and assess commissioned research and act as a resource on issues of economic and energy analysis.
2007-02-23 Northern Canada Consulting 0491 – Management Consulting $21,200.00 NRT-2006276 2007-02-23 to 2007-04-23 To produce a report examining the role of government in the North in the adaptation to climate change — related impacts of communities, households, economic sectors and lower-level governments.
2007-02-22 Stephanie Cairns 0491 – Management Consulting $19,972.00 NRT-2006273 2007-02-22 to 2007-03-31 To undertake an analysis of medium (2020-2025) and long-term (2050) targets and approaches under consideration for implementation in selected countries relating to air pollutant and GHG emission.
2007-02-22 Informetrica Limited 0491 – Management Consulting $15,900.00 NRT-2006272 2007-02-22 to 2007-03-26 To undertake an economic modelling of mid-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) and Criteria Air Contaminants (CAC) emission reduction targets and provide a GDP forecast to 2050. Also, produce a final report highlighting the key assumptions & major findings through the production of a technical workbook.
2007-02-16 ECOFYS Germany 0472 – Information Technology Consultants $20,776.00 NRT-2006270 2007-02-16 to 2007-04-30 To prepare a report that will explore how atmospheric greenhouse gas concentration stabilization objectives relate to required emission reductions for Canada in 2050.
2007-02-09 J & C Nyboer 0472 – Information Technology Consultants $83,726.00 NRT-2006240 2007-02-09 to 2007-03-30 To undertake and produce a report of a numerical modelling exercise to determine the implications of various medium & long-term GHG & air pollutant targets as well as co-pollutant criteria reductions.
2007-02-08 Robert Half Management Resources 0813 – Temporary Help Services $64,196.25 NRT-2006254 2007-02-08 to 2007-06-01 To head Finance and Administration department until a permanent person can be recruited as Manager, Finance and Administration.
2007-02-08 Margaree Consultants Inc. 0491 – Management Consulting $19,080.00 NRT-2006258 2007-02-08 to 2007-03-31 To prepare a report that will discuss the issues related to both overall emissions and to the distribution of allowances as a result of a transition from an intensity-based system to an absolute emissions cap, identifying the positive and negative implications and options.
2007-01-15 Autonomy Canada 1228 – Computer Software $10,231.24 NRT-2006223 2007-01-19 To purchase Autonomy Ultraseek Search Software and annual support.
2007-01-09 National Printers Ottawa Inc. 0321 – Printing services $17,574.80 NRT-2006190 2007-01-09 to 2007-02-07 For the publication of NRTEE’s “Capital Markets and Sustainability: Investing in a Sustainable Future” report.
2007-01-08 NATIONAL Public Relations Inc. 0351 – Communications Professional Services $24,857.00 NRT-2006211 2007-01-08 to 2007-03-30 To take a lead role in the implementation of the Strategic Communications Release of the “Capital Markets and Sustainability: Investing in a Sustainable Future” including media relations services.
2006-12-19 HW Management 0472 – Information Technology Consultants $10,070.42 NRT-2006200 2006-12-19 to 2007-01-31 To update NRTEE’s ABC Application to support FreeBalance 4.7 import file format changes and to improve operational aspects of the application.