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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 – 2008-2009 – 3rd Quarter

Date Vendor Name Description Value Reference Number Contract Period Comments
2008-12-19 Linda Nowlan 0491 – Management consulting $22,050.00 NRT-2008109 2008-12-19 to 2009-01-30 To produce a report that will assist in defining the scope of NRTEE’s Water Program and aid in identifying research priorities of its second phase through a literature review and selected interviews with federal, provincial and territorial key stakeholders.
2008-12-19 2degreesC Inc. 0491 – Management consulting $24,607.80 NRT-2008110 2008-12-19 to 2009-01-30 To develop a research report that will provide an overview of the current relationship between water and Canada’s natural resources sectors (Agriculture, Energy, Forestry and Mining), and highlight the key issues for those sectors resulting from the impacts of climate change on water supply, distribution and availability.
2008-12-01 Le Collectif 0351 Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $15,650.25 NRT-2008106 2008-12-01 to 2009-01-31 To assist in producing a bilingual report entitled "Energy Efficiency in Canada’s Commercial Buildings Sector: The Path Forward", as well as producing a roll-up graphic design, an invitation card and to liaise with the printing shops selected by the NRTEE.
2008-11-07 Five Winds International 0491 – Management consulting $16,800.00 NRT-2008095 2008-11-07 to 2009-02-27 To provide highly specialized professional advice and technical expertise that will allow the NRTEE to become carbon neutral over time and demonstrate climate change leadership.
2008-11-07 Neutral Posture Canada 1231 Office furniture and furnishings, including parts $10,424.40 CNRT-2008092 2008-11-07 to 2008-11-28 To obtain ergonomic furniture (incl. delivery, installation and shipping costs.)
2008-11-03 Excel Human Resources Inc. 0813 Temporary help services $18,711.00 CNRT-2008091 2008-11-03 to 2009-03-31 To provide administrative assistance to Shared Administrative Services.
2008-10-28 Axial Lighting and Productions 0351 Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $20,673.00 NRT-2008086 2008-10-28 to 2008-10-30 To provide specialized broadcast quality services and equipment at the Government Conference Centre for NRTEE’s 20th Anniversary Forum on October 30, 2008.
2008-10-20 The Conference Publishers 0351 Communications professional services not elsewhere specified $10,750.00 NRT-2008084 2008-10-20 to 2008-11-07 To provide note-taking services at five (5) different meetings in five (5) different cities across Canada during the months of October and November 2008.
2008-10-13 Carolyn Fischer, Ph.D. 0491 – Management consulting $25,000.00 NRT-2008083 2008-10-13 to 2008-12-07 To prepare a report on the technology policy as a complement to emissions pricing policy, and to provide strategic advice to NRTEE on the findings and recommendations of the Carbon Emissions Pricing Project.
2008-10-06 Alliance Française of the NCR 0444 Teachers and instructors on contract $13,916.70 NRT-2008077 2008-10-06 to 2009-03-31 To provide French Language Instructions (oral & written) to a number of NRTEE employees.