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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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DPR – 2006-2007 – Section 1-6

2006-2007 – NRTEE Departmental Performance Report

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1.6 Alignment with the Governmentof Canada Outcome Areas

The NRTEE’s work is relevant to several of the Government of Canada’s outcome areas, but aligns most directly with the strong economic growth outcome as shown below.

Strategic Outcome

Program Activity

Link to Government of Canada Outcome area

Federal policy development on environment and economy issues, and decisions in other key sectors, are influenced by NRTEE advice on selected issues

Provide advice on environment and economy issues

Strong economic growth

In 2006-2007, the NRTEE contributed to this outcome primarily through its work and resulting advice on energy and climate change and how Canada can address this issue in the medium and long term. This advice, if implemented, is consistent with Canada’s national interest and the government’s objective of building a globally competitive, sustainable, technologically innovative economy that benefits all Canadians.