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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.

Appendix III – Moving to Action: NRT National Water Forum Report

WATER FORUM AGENDA

8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Breakfast  
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks Robert Slater
NRT Vice-Chair
8:45 – 9:00 Overview of Charting A Course Recommendations Jill Baker, NRT
9:00 – 9:50 Panel I: Water Forecasts and the Importance of Water Data and Information
* All panel presentations to be followed by discussion with participants

Tony Maas
WWF Canada

Anthony Watanabe
Innovolve

9:50 – 10:45 Panel II: Putting a Price on Water

Steven Renzetti
Brock University

Kirsten Vice
NCASI

10:45 – 11:00 Health Break  
11:00 – 11:50 Panel III: Collaborative Water Governance

David Marshall
Fraser Basin Council

Don Pearson
Conservation Ontario

11:50 – 12:00 Instructions for the Afternoon Session Facilitator
George Greene
Stratos Inc.
12:00 – 13:00 Networking Lunch  
13:00 – 15:00 Outlining an Action Plan Small Group Discussion
15:00 – 15:15 Health Break  
15:15 – 16:15 Panel IV: Starting to Act
Moderator: Mark Parent, NRT Member

Cairine MacDonald,
Government of British
Columbia

Jean Cinq-Mars,
Government of Québec

David B. Brooks, POLIS

16:15 – 16:30 Closing Remarks Robert Slater
NRT Vice-Chair