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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.

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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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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. We meet Canadians from every region of the country to engage them in our deliberations. In fact, the NRT is the only national organization with a direct mandate from Parliament to engage Canadians in the generation and promotion of sustainable development advice and solutions.

Upcoming Events

April 27, 2012

Facing the Elements: Building Business Resilience in a Changing Climate

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy is pleased to release two more reports as part of our Climate Prosperity series on how business can and should adapt to climate change. Our “Advisory Report” to government and “Business Primer” for companies set out practical information, advice, and recommendations on the business case for climate adaptation and how this can positively affect bottom lines. With practical case studies and real-world examples from “climate pacesetting companies”, we show what business and government can do now to build business resilience and ensure continued prosperity while facing the elements. [Read the reports]

Latest Events

NRT Plenary Session – December 3-4, 2009 – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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NRT Plenary Session – December 3-4, 2009 – Ottawa, Ontario

NRT Members are distinguished sustainability leaders active in businesses, universities, environmental groups, labour and public policy from across Canada.

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Forestry Sector – Water Workshop – November 24, 2009 READ
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Forestry Sector – Water Workshop – November 24, 2009

Dans le cadre du programme de recherche, la TRNEE lance, en collaboration avec les principales associations industrielles du Canada de chacun des quatre secteurs, une série de tables rondes sectorielles multilatérales. La table ronde sur le secteur forestier a lieu le 24 novembre 2009 à Montréal en collaboration avec la Association des produits forestiers du Canada.

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Agriculture Sector Water Workshop – November 12, 2009 READ
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Agriculture Sector Water Workshop – November 12, 2009

The National Round Table in collaboration with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) hosted a Round Table meeting of stakeholder/experts from the agriculture community to discuss issues pertaining to the future of Canada’s water resources and the agriculture sector.

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The Sustainability Project – Roundtable 2

November 10, 2009Ottawa, Ontario What are the alternatives to the traditional policy process? Can the Public Policy Forum’s Public Engagement Framework offer a more collaborative approach to sustainable development? How might it work and where it would it be useful? What are the values, principles, and practices under it that matter most? Overview The Sustainability…

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Oil and Gas Sector Water Workshop – November 3, 2009 READ
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Oil and Gas Sector Water Workshop – November 3, 2009

The National Round Table, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), hosted a Round Table meeting of stakeholders/experts from the oil and gas industry to discuss issues pertaining to the existing and future use of Canada’s water resources by this sector.

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Nuclear Sector Water Workshop – October 28, 2009 READ
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Nuclear Sector Water Workshop – October 28, 2009

The National Round Table, in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Association of Canada (CNA), hosted a Round Table meeting of experts from the nuclear energy community to discuss issues pertaining to the existing and future use of Canada’s water resources by the sector.

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