1.

Calls For Delegates

1. Teleconferences on Proposed Revisions to the Federal Mobile PCB Treatment and Destruction Regulations

2.

Calls For Input / Calls For Comments / Calls For Nominations / Calls For Participation

1. National Roundtables to Discuss Issues of Corporate Social Responsibility
2. Research Grant Program To Strengthen Wildlife Habitat Protection Launched

4.

Announcements

1. New RCEN Staff

5.

Resources

1. Course on Anti-Racist Environmentalism

6.

Events

1. 22nd Biannual meeting of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations

7.

Employment

1. Accounting and Finance Manager, Canadian Environmental Network
2. Foundation Officer, Greenpeace Canada

1.

Calls For Delegates

i.

Teleconferences on Proposed Revisions to the Federal Mobile PCB Treatment and Destruction Regulations

Environment Canada is seeking four (4) ENGO representatives to meet during three conference calls to provide their comments on the proposed revisions to the Federal Mobile PCB Treatment and Destruction Regulations. Environment Canada is currently developing recommendations for updating the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) regulatory framework under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This process entails considering new developments based both on updated technologies and on Canada's national and international commitments to PCB management.
The first of the three conference calls will take place on Monday, July 17th, 2006. Each delegate will receive $1,000 to review information and to attend the 3 conference calls. A final consolidated ENGO position paper is expected by October 31st, 2006. Funds in the amount of $2,500 are available for research, writing, reviewing, and editing.
To apply or for more information, visit the RCEN website or contact Olivier Bertin-Mahieux, RCEN Caucus Coordinator, ext. 34. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 23rd, 2006.

2.

Calls For Input / Calls For Comments / Calls For Nominations / Calls For Participation

i.

Call for Participation - National Roundtables to Discuss Issues of Corporate Social Responsibility

The Canadian government is holding a series of national Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Roundtables to discuss issues of CSR in the mining, oil and gas sectors and their operations in developing countries. The objective of this exercise is to identify measures that could be taken to position Canadian extractive sector companies operating in developing countries to meet or exceed leading international Corporate standards and best practices.
The first roundtable will be held in Vancouver on June 14-15. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate in the public forum. To make a presentation, contact Christine Climenhage, tel: (613) 944-7043 by June 10th, 2006.  For more information on the roundtable or updates, contact Andrea Botto, Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability, tel: (613) 789-9368.

ii.

Request for Proposals - Research Grant Program To Strengthen Wildlife Habitat Protection Launched

The first Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by the new Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program (WHPRP) will be issued on June 12, 2006 by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). The RFPs will be posted on the WHPRP website and also distributed via email to the wildlife habitat conservation community. The program is supported by a four year grant by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). Application to the WHPRP is open to everyone and begins with composing Letters of Intent due to NCSE by July 10, 2006. Three applicants for each grant will be invited to submit full proposals to be reviewed by an independent panel of experts. Grants will be made only for the projects specifically defined in the RFPs and will cover a variety of research areas with the general goal of improving the basis for implementation of the statutory State Wildlife Action Plans.  In total, the WHPRP will offer about ten RFPs ranging in size from $50,000 to $150,000 to be conducted over 12 months beginning November 1, 2006. For more information, contact Christina Zarrella, tel.: (202) 207-0007.

4.

Announcements

i.

New RCEN Staff

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) would like to welcome Claire Sales, who was recently hired as the RCEN’s new Accounting and Office Assistant. Claire will assist the Accounting and Finance Manager with multiple duties related to accounting functions, and will assist in various administrative functions such as coordinating meetings and taking minutes. Claire can be reached at (613) 728-9810 ext. 21, in English or French.

Welcome to the RCEN, Claire!

5.

Resources

i.

Course on Anti-Racist Environmentalism

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Summer Institute in Toronto is offering a 20 hour introductory popular-education style course for students, community workers, educators and others interested in re-defining and re-framing environmental issues and movements through an anti-racist, anti-oppressive lens, which will take place in Toronto from June 9-17, 2006. Drawing upon examples of local, national and international environmental justice struggles, the course is designed to equip participants with the critical tools they need to re-think their approach to environmentalism.
The registration fee is $150. For more information, visit the Transformative Learning Centre website or send an email.

6.

Events

i.

22nd Biannual meeting of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations

The Pacific Southwest Research Station’s (PSRS) 22nd biannual meeting of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, entitled "Impacts of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Forest Ecosystems", will be held in Riverside, California, on September 10-15, 2006. The general theme of the meeting is "Forests under anthropogenic pressure - effects of air pollution, climate change and urban development". The fee ranges from $200 for registration by July 31, to $250 for later registration. Unfortunately we do not have any funds for supporting individual travel and lodging costs. With a gracious support of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station, registration costs have been significantly reduced compared with the actual expenses. The 2006 Riverside conference of the IUFRO Research Group is a continuation of a long tradition of bi-annual update of scientific accomplishments of the participating forestry specialists.
To register, or for more information, visit the IUFRO website.

7.

Employment

i.

Accounting and Finance Manager, Canadian Environmental Network

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance Manager to perform the following tasks, under the supervision of the Executive Director: Maintain regular communications with the Budget Committee on RCEN’s finances; Ensure the books are in order including accounts payable and receivable; Enhance support to all projects and Caucuses; Enhance support to the Regions; Maintain all administrative procedures related to staff; Maintain responsibilities to the bank; Laise with the Auditors and Funders and; Maintain all office lease renewals.
Qualifications include a college diploma or university degree in accounting, minimum CGA levels 3-4, and 3 years of previous accounting experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong ability to manage time and multiple projects, a strong knowledge of MS Office applications and Simply Accounting, an excellent ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, independently and under pressure, as well as a strong affinity with the organization’s mission and activities. Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and French are mandatory.

The position is full-time permanent, and the starting salary is $40,000 plus generous benefits package after probation. Please send your resume, a letter of interest as well as 3 references to info@cen-rce.org or by fax at 613-728-2963 before June 14th, 2006 at 5:00pm. For more information, visit the RCEN website. We will not accept any phone inquires.

ii.

Foundation Officer, Greenpeace Canada

The Greenpeace Canada is seeking a Foundation Officer to work part-time in its Toronto Office, under the supervision of the Development Director. The Foundation Officer is a new position for Greenpeace will require the successful candidate to provide leadership in building and maintaining relationships between foundations and Greenpeace. The objective is not only to bring in new funding but to ensure repeat gifts from all current foundation funders, and to cultivate major grant opportunities with existing and new foundations, making the best case possible for Greenpeace and its projects and ensuring that its funding needs and strategic direction are matched with foundation funding opportunities. A University degree or equivalent work experience with minimum three years experience in fundraising are required. The deadline to apply is June 5, 2006