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FINDING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS

OUR PROCESS

Our process helps Canada achieve sustainable development solutions that integrate environmental and economic considerations to ensure the lasting prosperity and well-being of our nation.

RESEARCH

We rigorously research and conduct high quality analysis on issues of sustainable development. Our thinking is original and thought provoking.

CONVENE

We convene opinion leaders and experts from across Canada around our table to share their knowledge and diverse perspectives. We stimulate debate and integrate polarities. We create a context for possibilities to emerge.

ADVISE

We generate ideas and provide realistic solutions to advise governments, Parliament and Canadians. We proceed with resolve and optimism to bring Canada’s economy and environment closer together.

John V. Hachey

John Hachey - PhotoLachine, Quebec

Mr. John V. Hachey had an extensive career in education between 1973 and 2002. His positions included Principal of the St. Monica, John XXIII and St. John Bosco Elementary Schools, Principal of Marymount Academy and Adult Education Centre, Director of Shadd Business Centre and Vice-President of John Abbott CEGEP.

His environmental work includes experience as a member of the Environment Canada teams at the Conferences of the Parties 5 and 6. Between 1998 and 2001, Mr. Hachey served as the Honorary Co-Chair and President of the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s 20% Club and Partners for Climate Protection. Mr. Hachey was a city councillor for Lachine, Quebec from 1989 to 2001 who championed the use of recycling projects, the use of geothermal power and support for local environmental initiatives.

Mr. Hachey has been a member of the Board of Directors of both the Lakeshore General Hospital and the Lachine General Hospital in Montreal, and was the founder and Director of the Quebec Student Debating Association.

Mr. Hachey holds a Masters in Education from McGill University, as well as a B.A in Education from St. Joseph’s Teacher College and a B.A. in Arts from Loyola University