About Us
The
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE)
is dedicated to exploring new opportunities to integrate environmental
conservation and economic development, in order to sustain Canada’s
prosperity and secure its future.
Drawing
on the wealth of insight and experience represented by our diverse
membership, our mission is to generate
and promote innovative ways to advance Canada’s environmental
and economic interests in combination, rather than in isolation.
In this capacity, it examines the environmental and economic implications
of priority issues and offers advice on how best to reconcile
the sometimes competing interests of economic prosperity and environmental
conservation.
The
NRTEE was created by the government in October 1988. Its independent
role and mandate were enshrined in the National Round Table
on the Environment and Economy Act, which was passed by the
House of Commons in May 1993. Appointed
by Governor in Council, our members are distinguished leaders
in business and labour, universities, environmental organizations,
Aboriginal communities and municipalities.
How We Work
The
NRTEE is structured as a round table in order to facilitate the
unfettered exchange of ideas. By offering our members a safe haven
for discussion, the NRTEE helps reconcile positions that have
traditionally been at odds.
The
NRTEE is also a coalition builder, reaching out to organizations
that share our vision for sustainable development. We believe
that affiliation with like-minded partners will spark creativity
and generate the momentum needed for success.
And
finally, the NRTEE acts as an advocate for positive change, raising
awareness among Canadians and their governments about the challenges
of sustainable development and promoting viable solutions.
We also maintain a secretariat, which commissions and analyses
the research required by our members in their work. The secretariat
also furnishes administrative, promotional and communications
support to the NRTEE.
Our Current Projects
The
members of NRTEE meet four times a year to review their progress
and agree on new priorities for action. Our current projects focus
on:
Our Publications
The NRTEE produces Review,
a quarterly newsletter about our activities including research
updates, new publications and special events and it is available
in either paper or electronic formats. For a free subscription,
please visit our Web site at http://www.nrtee-trnee.ca.
We also produce a range of other publications
on sustainable development issues. A complete list and order form
are available on request (order.dept@renoufbooks.com).
National
Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
Canada Building, Suite 200
344 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y3
Tel.: (613) 992-7189
Fax: (613) 992-7385
E-mail: admin@nrtee-trnee.ca
Web: http://www.nrtee-trnee.ca
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