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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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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

Expert Advisory Committee Meeting on Life Cycle Approaches – September 8, 2011 READ
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Expert Advisory Committee Meeting on Life Cycle Approaches – September 8, 2011

The purpose of the Expert Advisory Committee meeting was to review the NRT’s Life Cycle Approaches (LCAs) preliminary project scope and discuss barriers and opportunities related to LCAs.

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Canada-U.S Climate Policy Outreach Session – Vancouver, British Columbia – February 17, 2011 READ
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Canada-U.S Climate Policy Outreach Session – Vancouver, British Columbia – February 17, 2011

The National Round Table in collaboration with Carbon Talks hosted a half-day dialogue session in Vancouver that brought together thought leaders to review the NRT’s recent report « Parallel Paths» and discuss its findings and their implications for Canadian climate policy.

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Americana 2011 – Water Resources and Climate Change Adaptation – A panel discussion – Montreal, Quebec – March 22, 2011 READ
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Americana 2011 – Water Resources and Climate Change Adaptation – A panel discussion – Montreal, Quebec – March 22, 2011

On March 22, 2011, the NRT hosted a 90-minute panel discussion on Water Resources and Climate Change Adaptation.

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NRT Plenary Session – June 8-10, 2011 – Halifax, Nova Scotia READ
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NRT Plenary Session – June 8-10, 2011 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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

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Water Governance and Management Session – Halifax, Nova Scotia – June 3, 2011 READ
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Water Governance and Management Session – Halifax, Nova Scotia – June 3, 2011

This event is part of a national initiative from the National Round Table (NRT) looking into the sustainable use of water by the natural resource sectors, namely energy, agriculture, forest products and mining.

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Water Governance and Management Session – London, Ontario – June 1, 2011 READ
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Water Governance and Management Session – London, Ontario – June 1, 2011

This event is part of a national initiative from the National Round Table (NRT) looking into the sustainable use of water by the natural resource sectors, namely energy, agriculture, forest products and mining.

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