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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.

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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.

DPR – 2002-2003 – Appendix 6

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Annex 6: Briefings to Senior Government Officials to Promote the NRTEE's Work and Recommendations in 2002-2003

Addressed a Joint Meeting of Resource Deputy Ministers' Councils (Forests, Wildlife, Endangered Species, Fisheries and Aquaculture), Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 19, 2002. Presentation to the Board of Directors, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Ottawa, October 19, 2002. Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, NRTEE Pre-Budget Submission, Ottawa, October 24, 2002. Briefed the Honourable Elinor Caplan, Minister of National Revenue, on climate change, October 28, 2002. Briefed the Sustainable Development Coordinating Committee, ADM Sub-Committee on Nature, on updating the Conservation of Natural Heritage program, October 29, 2002. Briefed Alan Latournelle, President, Parks Canada Agency, on NRTEE programs, November 27, 2002. Briefed senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office and Privy Council Office on the recommendations in the Greening of the Budget Submission, December 13, 2002. Briefed senior officials from Industry Canada on the draft National Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy, December 17, 2002. Briefed senior officials from Finance Canada on the Greening of the Budget Submission, January 21, 2003. Briefed the Honourable John Manley, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on the Greening of the Budget Submission, February 3, 2003. Briefed senior officials from Environment Canada on the Greening of the Budget Submission, February 2003.