The Government of Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy is designed to drive best value when spending public dollars through a holistic approach that considers economic, environmental and social factors in the acquisition of goods, services, and construction. The...
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The Way Forward On Climate Change in Newfoundland and Labrador
To address and mitigate climate change in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province has set a 5-year action plan which includes eight focus areas with specific outcomes for each area. The plan recognizes the importance of government to lead by example which includes...
The Community Benefits Policy Framework for Ontario
Infrastructure planning and investment should promote community benefit, and the Government of Ontario can advance and amplify this principle into a broader, cross-government policy framework that enables public infrastructure investments to achieve enhanced returns....
Sustainable Development Action Plan
The Sustainable Development Action Plan presents measures that contribute to the achievement of the objectives set in the Government Sustainable Development Strategy. This plan shows the Institute’s willingness to address this issue in order to build a prosperous and...
Government Sustainable Development Strategy
In 2008, the government released the first Stratégie Gouvernementale de Développement Durable, which included directions that organizations were obligated to take into account. Of these directions, the Produire et Consommer de Façon Responsable strategy incited...
Sustainable Development Act
The Sustainable Development Act provides a framework for government departments and agencies. It sets out 16 principles, including responsible production and consumption. The object of this Act is to establish a new management framework within the Administration to...