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Closed Consulation
ENGO Participation to the 14th Regular Session of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) selected one (1) ENGO representative to attend the 14th Regular Session of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council and other concurrent events to be held from June 26-27, 2007 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. During this session, the Council, which is composed of the top environmental officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States, considered a program of action to address environmental issues facing North America.
Selected ENGO Representative:
Aaron Schneider, of the Ecology Action Center in Nova Scotia
Read the ENGO Report
Background Information
The program of events began on 26 June with a workshop entitled “Environmental Facts, Trends and Scenarios in North America,” organized by the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC). Building on the results of this meeting, JPAC—composed of 15 citizens, five from each country—provided advice to the Council.
On 27 June, the Council participated in two public sessions. The first session was an unprecedented opportunity for the public to attend the Council’s discussion on specific topics pertaining to the CEC’s work program. During the second session, Council members hosted a public forum and heard from individuals selected to present oral statements on issues related to the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation or the CEC.
JPAC also held a regular session on 27 June in order to discuss a potential Advice to Council on the discussions held the previous day. Members of the public were invited to attend as observers.
For more information, please contact Leela Ramachandran, Caucus Coordinator, telephone: (613) 728-9810 ext. 223.
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