National Initiatives


Canada's National Organizations

Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment (CCME)
  • CCME is the major intergovernmental forum in Canada for discussion and joint action on environmental issues of national and international concern.
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE)
  • NRTEE is an independent advisory body that provides decision makers, opinion leaders and the Canadian public with advice and recommendations for promoting sustainable development.
Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN)
  • The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) is a national network and brain trust in Canada that facilitates linkages and connectivity, builds capacity and coordinates the exchange of ideas, expertise and success in regards to brownfields redevelopment. The CBN raises awareness and benefits of brownfield redevelopment and acts as advocate group to challenge stakeholders and governments to recognize brownfields redevelopment as an important agenda in urban revitalization and sustainable community developments. The CBN and its members accelerates brownfield redevelopment and urban revitalization across Canada through brownfields forums, alliances, workshops and conferences.