OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 06/11/12 -- The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRT) will release a new report to the Minister of the Environment on the state of climate progress in Canada, reminding us of how far the country has come and how far it must go to meet Canada's stated 2020 greenhouse gas emission reductions target.
What: REALITY CHECK: THE STATE OF CLIMATE PROGRESS IN CANADA
- an advisory report to government
Date of Release: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Time: 7 a.m. EST
This report conducts a comprehensive review of provincial and territorial climate change plans and assesses their likely contribution to Canada's 2020 greenhouse gas emission-reduction target of 17% below 2005 levels. The report, along with a news release, will be distributed electronically and posted on the NRT website www.nrtee-trnee.ca
NRT President and CEO, David McLaughlin, and NRT Vice-Chair Bob Slater will be available for interviews.
About the Round Table
Through the development of innovative policy research and considered advice, the NRT's mission is to help Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation. 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.
Contacts:
To book an interview:
Marie-Josee Lapointe
Director, Communications and Public Affairs
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
613.943.2054 / 613.617.4436
mariejosee.lapointe@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
