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Environmental groups support environmental commissioner’s call for transparency, open data and better public consultations needed

Ecojustice
Canadian Environmental Network
Nature Canada
13 Dec 2011

OTTAWA — Environmental groups are pleased that the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD)’s report emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability, and the need to better integrate scientific knowledge into federal decision making. The groups argue that public consultations need to be meaningful, and supported by open data. Read more »

Source: Ecojustice

Posted December 14, 2011 by russ

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Webinar: The Environmental Petitions Process

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)
We Canada
Nov 23 2011 - 11:30am

RCEN in partnership with We Canada present:

The Environmental Petitions Process: Helping You Contribute to Government Transparency and Accountability

In the Federal Sustainable Development Act, the federal government “acknowledges the need to integrate environmental, economic, and social factors in the making of all decisions by government.” Upholding this principle can be a challenge, but there are tools available to Canadian citizens and organizations – like yours – to make environmental concerns heard.  Read more »

Source: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Posted November 16, 2011 by AEN

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Longstanding Federal Partnership with Canadian Environmental Network Terminated

Future uncertain for network of over 640 environmental groups

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)
14 Oct 2011

Today, the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN), one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and most well-respected democratic institutions serving the environmental concerns of all Canadians, was forced to lay off its staff and is on the verge of closing its doors and those of its 11 regional offices. Read more »

Source: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Posted October 14, 2011 by AEN

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RCEN e-Bulletin: August 31, 2011 Edition

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Network News

Webinar: Getting Ready fo​r the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act 


Webinar logoExpected to come into force this fall, the newCanada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act sets out a host of new rules that could pose significant compliance challenges for not-for-profits organizations. How can you prepare for these changes? Register for our free webinar on Wednesday, September 7th! Learn more

Comment Period Open for Friends of the CBD Conference Outcomes Document 


Friends of the CBDOn August 5th, the Biodiversity Caucus hosted a Friends of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Conference to explore the meaning and priorities of the multi-stakeholder association. The comment period for providing feedback on the preliminary outcomes of the discussion is open until September 25th. More

RCEN Job Opportunity: Youth & Member Engagement Officer 

We’re looking for an energetic individual to help facilitate the integration of new members and youth within existing RCEN caucuses and working groups, while at the same time building environmental NGO capacity across the country. Apply by September 8th. More

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Environment Canada: Proposed Reduction of CO2 Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations

Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project Joint Review Panel Submits Environmental Assessment Report

Apply to be a Member of FCM’s Green Municipal Fund Council

Resources

The Charities File: Compliant Fundraising Webinars

Thinking Beyond Pipes and Pumps: Top 10 Ways Communities Can Save Water and Money
Source: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Posted August 31, 2011 by AEN

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Getting Ready for the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act: What your Group needs to know (Webinar)

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)
Sep 7 2011 - 11:30am

Building Blocks: ENGO Webinar Series

Expected to come into force this fall, the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (NFP Act) sets out a host of new rules that could pose significant compliance challenges for federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations. How can you prepare for these changes? 

Register for our free webinar on Wednesday, September 7th at 11:30am MT Read more »

Source: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Posted August 24, 2011 by AEN

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RCEN e-Bulletin: July 27, 2011 Edition

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

The July 27, 2011 edition of the RCEN e-Bulletin is now available on the Canadian Environmental Network website. Read more »

Source: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Posted July 28, 2011 by AEN

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RCEN e-Bulletin: June 29, 2011 Edition

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

The June 29, 2011 edition of the RCEN e-Bulletin is now available on the Canadian Environmental Network website.

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Network News

Source: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

Posted June 29, 2011 by AEN

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Rio+20 Summit Civil Society Workshop

Alberta Environmental Network
Canadian Environmental Network
Jun 4 2011 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

The RCEN has been invited by Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future (SF) to select 10 ENGO leads representing the different regions of Canada to host and facilitate civil society consultations in preparation for the Rio +20 Earth Summit (UNCSD) 2012. Read more »

Program & Registration Information

Location

FCJ Centre
219 19 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 10, 2011 by Anonymous

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RCEN e-Bulletin: March 16, 2011 Edition

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

The Canadian Environmental Network has posted the March 16, 2011 issue of the RCEN e-Bulletin online.

Posted March 16, 2011 by AEN

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RCEN e-Bulletin: March 2, 2011 Edition

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)

The Canadian Environmental Network has posted the March 2, 2011 issue of the RCEN e-Bulletin online. Read more »

Source: Canadian Environmental Network

Posted March 2, 2011 by AEN

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