News Release

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

OTTAWA, December 8, 2006 - The Honorable Rona Ambrose, Minister of the Environment, is pleased to announce the appointments of Janet Benjamin and Pauline Browes to the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE). Their appointments have been confirmed by the Governor in Council and are effective immediately.

"Canada's New Government will continue to look to the NRTEE for environmental and economic advice on our priority environmental issues." said Minister Ambrose. "The appointments of Ms. Benjamin and Ms. Browes will bring valuable insight and experience to theNRTEEand its efforts to generate and promote innovative ways to advance both Canada's environmental and economic interests."

The NRTEEis dedicated to exploring new opportunities to integrate environmental conservation and economic development, in order to sustain Canada's prosperity and secure its future. It has recently been asked to provide advice on Canada's New Government's ambitious Clean Air Regulatory Agenda.

The NRTEEwas created in October 1988 and its independent role and mandate were enshrined in the National Round Table on the Environment and Economy Act. Its 24 members are drawn from distinguished leaders in business and labour, universities, environmental organizations, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.

Related Documents:

• Biographical notes on Ms. Benjamin [backgrounder, 2006-12-11]
• Biographical notes Ms. Browes [backgrounder, 2006-12-11]

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