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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.

True North – Table of Contents

Letter of Transmittal
  • Message from the President and CEO
  • Message from the Round Table
  • Executive Summary
  • 1.0 Adaptation and Climate Change
    1. 1.1 Making Adaptation the Issue
    2. 1.2 The NRTEE’s Program on Climate Change Adaptation Policy
    3. 1.3 True North Report
  • 2.0 Canada's North and Climate Change
    1. 2.1 A Changing Climate
    2. 2.2 Overview of Canada’s North
    3. 2.3 Impact Drivers
    4. 2.4 Conclusions
  • 3.0 Northern Infrastructure Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
    1. 3.1 Key Attributes of Northern Infrastructure
    2. 3.2 Northern Infrastructure Categories
    3. 3.3 Assessing Vulnerability of Northern Infrastructure and Communities
  • 4.0 The Role of Governments in Climate Change Adaptation
    1. 4.1 Perspectives on Government Roles
    2. 4.2 Government Roles in Canada’s North
    3. 4.3 Instruments for Infrastructure Adaptation and Current Initiatives
  • 5.0 Risk-based Mechanisms for Climate Change Adaptation
    1. 5.1 Definitions
    2. 5.2 Codes, Standards, and Related Instruments
    3. 5.3 Insurance
    4. 5.4 Disaster Management
    5. 5.5 Observations and Implications
  • 6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations
    1. 6.1 Recommendations
  • 7.0 Appendix
    1. 7.1 Acknowledgements
    2. 7.2 National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy: About Us
    3. 7.3 NRTEE Members
    4. 7.4 Federal Commitments to Invest in Northern Infrastructure since 2006
    5. 7.5 Stakeholder Participation
  • 8.0 Glossary
  • 9.0 References