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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

Water Governance and Management Session – Calgary, Alberta – May 31, 2011 READ
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Water Governance and Management Session – Calgary, Alberta – May 31, 2011

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

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Workshop on Water Use Information – Ottawa, Ontario – May 5, 2011 READ
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Workshop on Water Use Information – Ottawa, Ontario – May 5, 2011

The National Round Table is evaluating water use information, data and knowledge related to the natural resource sectors in Canada. The NRT convened a workshop with water experts and practitioners to discuss possible solutions to critical issues related to this subject.

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NRT Plenary Session – March 10-11, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario READ
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NRT Plenary Session – March 10-11, 2011 – 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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Canada-U.S Climate Policy Outreach Session – Ottawa, Ontario – March 8, 2011 READ
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Canada-U.S Climate Policy Outreach Session – Ottawa, Ontario – March 8, 2011

The National Round Table in collaboration with Sustainable Prosperity hosted a half-day dialogue session in Ottawa that brought together thought leaders to review the NRT’s recent report “Parallel Paths: Canada-U.S. Climate Policy Choices” and discuss its findings and their implications for Canadian climate policy.

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Water Governance Workshop – Sherbrooke, Quebec – March 8, 2011 READ
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Water Governance Workshop – Sherbrooke, Quebec – March 8, 2011

On March 8, 2011, the NRT hosted a one-day workshop on water governance in collaboration with the Conseil de gouvernance de l’eau des bassins versants de la rivière Saint-François (COGESAF) in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

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Canada-U.S Climate Policy Outreach Session – Toronto, Ontario – March 3, 2011 READ
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Canada-U.S Climate Policy Outreach Session – Toronto, Ontario – March 3, 2011

The National Round Table in collaboration with the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation hosted a half-day dialogue session in Toronto that brought together thought leaders to review the NRTEE’s recent report “Parallel Paths: Canada-U.S. Climate Policy Choices” and discuss its findings and their implications for Canadian climate policy.

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