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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.

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The Economic Impacts of Climate Change for Canada – Convene

The NRT convened a strong knowledge base of regional, national and international experts at several junctions to guide our thinking.  A group of experts reviewed our studies and analysis.  We discussed preliminary findings with expert stakeholders in five cities, in 2010, to assess their validity and salience.   

Meetings and Events

1 // Expert scoping workshop

A group of experts comprising academics and adaptation experts in government and the private sector participated in a workshop in July 2009 to help narrow down topics for sectoral analysis.

2 // Advisory committee

An advisory committee comprising representatives from government, academia,  and the private sector provided advice throughout the process. The advisory committee members met four times during 2010 to provide feedback on the sectoral studies.

3 // Expert review process

Individuals from government, academia, research organizations, and professional associations knowledgeable in the issues and this type of analysis reviewed our commissioned studies and this final report.

4 // Stakeholder engagement sessions

The NRT discussed preliminary findings, particularly those with  regional significance, with expert stakeholders in five cities in October 2010, to assess their validity and salience. Sessions were held in Dartmouth, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Saskatoon.

Impacts and Adaptation Advisory Committee

Elizabeth Atkinson
Manager
Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation Division
Natural Resources Canada

Peter Berry
Senior Policy Analyst
Climate Change and Health Office
Health Canada

Richard Boyd
Senior Policy Analyst
Climate Change Central

Quentin Chiotti
Director of Atmospheric Issues and Senior Scientist
Pollution Probe

David Greenall
Ottawa practice leader
Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
Deloitte

James MacLellan
Researcher
Adaptation and Impacts Research Division
Environment Canada
Adjunct Professor
York University

Paul Lansbergen
Association Secretary
Director, Energy, Economics and Climate Change
Forest Products Association of Canada

Dean Mundee
Director
Climate Change Secretariat
New Brunswick Department of Environment

Kathleen O’Neill
Manager
Strategic Policy Branch
Ontario Ministry of Environment

Matt Parry
Director
Strategic Policy Directorate
Environment Canada

Robert Tremblay
Director
Insurance Bureau of Canada

Shannon Watt
Policy Advisor
Federation of Canadian Municipalities