Getting to 2050: Canada's Transition to a Low-Emission Future

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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.

Getting to 2050: Canada’s Transition to a Low-Emission Future

January 7, 2008

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Getting to 2050: Canada’s Transition to a Low-Emission Future

The inescapable effects of climate change and air pollution over the next decades require Canada to embark upon a transition to a low-emission society. This will require significant changes to our energy systems – both in terms of energy production and consumption.
We will need to anticipate the nature and scope of that transition and what it will look like to manage our response smartly. This will enable us to maintain the health of our economy and meet our environmental objectives.

Our Process
NRT Process - Research, Convene, Advise

Process Research

RESEARCH

In the fall of 2006, the Government of Canada asked the NRT to provide advice on how Canada could significantly reduce its GHG and air pollutant emissions by 2050. This Reference enabled us to explore the economic and environmental implications associated with such a low-emission future. Original economic modelling considering a range of possible scenarios was conducted to assess the economic and environmental impacts of transitions.

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Process Convene

CONVENE

Our findings and recommendations were subjected to further consideration by numerous industry and environmental experts and stakeholders across Canada.

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Process Advise

ADVISE

The NRT set out five enabling conditions to guide this transition: work in concert with the world; exhibit policy certainty; implement an economy-wide price signal, deploy all necessary technologies; and integrate air pollution and climate change policies.

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