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Reference 2 – Life Cycle Approaches – Advise

September 8, 2011

The research into LCAs will result in a report directly to the Minister of Environment providing useable advice and recommendations that the Government of Canada could apply to support the uptake of LCAs in its own operations and decision-making processes, as well as in the private sector.

Reference 1 – Federal, Provincial and Territorial Climate Change Plans – Advise

The outcome of this process will be a report to be presented to the Minister of the Environment for his consideration.

Governance

Oil Sands: From Debate to Dialogue – Advise

August 30, 2011

Our joint advice was positive and optimistic about how we could make progress on this issue. We recommend three linked dialogues: climate change, energy strategy, oil sands performance be pursued with oil sands performance designated as the priority dialogue. We believe our discussion has opened a new window of opportunity for a positive, Canadian dialogue on the sustainable development of the oil sands.

Governance

Progress Through Process: Achieving Sustainable Development Together – Advise

We concluded that traditional governance approaches are no longer sufficient to achieve sustainable development goals. We offered eight elements that, together, comprise a successful collaborative governance framework for sustainable development. More than 20 years ago, Canadians embraced the emerging concept of sustainable development in response to the landmark Brundtland Report. Meeting the needs of present generations…

Governance

The NRT’s Response to its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act – Advise

The NRT’s annual response to the Minister of the Environment under KPIA provides an assessment of the likelihood of stated emissions reductions being achieved as well as advice on how to improve GHG forecasting and modelling.  The Minister is obligated to make the NRT’s response public. 2011 Response of the NRTEE to its Obligations Under…

Climate

Framing the Future: Embracing the Low-Carbon Economy – Advise

August 17, 2011

A low-carbon economy is no longer a concept of the future. Governments around the world are moving ahead, and a number of jurisdictions already have formal low-carbon growth plans in place. Our research and convening led to a clear conclusion: Canada is well positioned to thrive in a low-carbon context but needs to act now to maximize the potential benefits.

Climate

Facing the Elements: Building Business Resilience in a Changing Climate – Advise

This report will provide practical advice for businesses to navigate climate change risks and seize opportunities. It will also provide advice to Canadian governments on how best to support industry engagement and action on the issue. This work will help establish connections between resilience in a changing climate and core business strategies and priorities for the marketplace.

Climate

Paying the Price: The Economic Impacts of Climate Change for Canada – Advise

Global emissions will have a price tag for Canada. Investing in adaptation and mitigation can help keep costs down. Climate inaction means a greater price to pay.

Climate

Parallel Paths: Canada-U.S. Climate Policy Choices – Advise

Harmonization, where possible and when feasible, makes sense for Canada. The NRT offers a transitional climate policy option for decision makers to consider. It reduces emissions here in Canada while maintaining our competitiveness, and results in more investment in needed low-carbon innovation for the future. Parallel Paths – Together but different – allows Canada to harmonize climate policy with the United States while meeting our national needs and goals.