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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 – 2007-2008 – 4th Quarter

Date Vendor Name Description Value Reference Number Contract Period Comments
2008-03-18 Spherion 0491 – Management consulting $10,132.50 NRT-2007276 2008-02-01 to 2009-01-31 Staffing support services.
2008-03-17 TORYS LLP 0491 – Management consulting $15,750.00 NRT-2007282 2008-03-17 to 2008-04-13 To prepare a report that will define the climate change risk, due diligence and fiduciary duty: legal liability as a driver of and obstacle to climate change adaptation on the part of governments, professionals and corporations.
2008-03-11 Joubert Management Consulting Services 0491 – Management consulting $24,595.20 NRT-2007275 2008-03-11 to 2009-03-31 To provide Human Resources Consulting Services.
2008-03-01 Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology 0491 – Management Consulting $15,750.00 NRT-2007255 2008-03-01 to 2008-03-31 To prepare a report on the findings of a market research study which compare the recommendations in the NRTEE’s "National Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy" publication, to the actions or non-actions that have been undertaken in Canada since 2004.
2008-02-04 University of Ottawa – Institute of the Environment 0491 – Management Consulting $18,900.00 NRT-2007272 2008-02-04 to 2008-03-31 To organize and lead a meeting of experts to discuss issues related to the potential use of carbon (emissions) taxes versus a cap-and-trade system in Canada.