News Release

New Appointments to the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy

OTTAWA, July 3, 2007- The Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, announced today the appointment of Wishart Robson to the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE). His appointment is effective immediately.

"Mr. Robson's knowledge and expertise will contribute greatly to the work of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy," said Minister Baird. "Our Government's balanced approach builds on the same foundation of NRTEE of encouraging innovation to protect the environment, while ensuring that our economy continues to grow and prosper."

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. Its mandate has recently been enhanced to provide advice to Canada's New Government on Turning the Corner: An Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution.

NRTEE was created in October 1988 by then PrimeMinisterBrianMulroney and its independent role and mandate were enshrined in the National Round Table on the Environment and Economy Act. Its members are drawn from distinguished leaders in business and labour, universities, environmental organizations, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.

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