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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.

DPR – 2006-2007 – Section 1-8

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1.8 Summary of Performance Results by Indicator

Figure 2-Summary of performance results-Fiscal Year 2006-2007

Expected Results and Outputs

Performance Indicator

Performance assessment

Performance level

High quality research

Perceived quality

Well perceived High quality analysis Comprehensive

At target

Effective consultations

Extent of consultations

Broad consultations on Long-term Energy and Climate

Change Extensive expert consultation

At target

 

Effectiveness of consultations

High added value

Good process

Involve small groups

Online consultation well perceived

Useful recommen-dations and advice

Perceived usefulness, relevance and timeliness

Useful and timely

Relevant

Risk of focusing too much on short term Sometimes overtaken by events Need to clarify research versus process role

At target

 

Perceived independence of NRTEE

Some concern about long-term loss of independence given increased focus on federal government

 

Demand for NRTEE advice

Continuing requests from federal government

Strong demand for briefings from federal department and national stakeholders Citations from stakeholders

Effective communication of recommen-dations

Reach of communications

Extensive data base

Increasing media coverage Steady increase in use of website Reach could be increased

Approaching

target
 

Quality of communications

Good mix of instruments

Products are well perceived

Increased awareness and understanding of issues and solutions

Awareness of issues and solutions

Limited impact on increasing awareness at federal level

Unknown in case of national stakeholders

Approaching target

 

Understanding of issues and solutions

Strong benefit in terms of greater understanding of issues