Green Drinks Ottawa - April 12/18: Kris Nanda: the Environmental Petitions...
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We are a local community who likes to talk green. That could be green energy, wind, solar, sustainable cities and so much more! Why not join us - the green talk starts at 5:30pm. Ask for the Green Drinks crowd when you get to the restaurant.
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First round of appetizers compliments of SMARTNet Alliance.
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April 2018 Green Speaker Spotlight Guest:
Kris Nanda
Petitions Manager for the Commissioner of the Environment
and Sustainable Development, Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Asking Questions and Getting Answers - the Environmental Petitions Process
What are Environmental Petitions? The presentation will outline the Environmental Petitions process managed by the Federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD). The federal environmental petitions process allows Canadian residents to ask Federal Ministers to respond to questions or suggestions for action on environmental issues that concern them. The presentation will provide the background and examples of environmental petitions along with tips for drafting and submitting a petition.
About the Speaker: Kris Nanda manages the Environmental Petitions process for the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development and has worked for the Government of Canada since 2001. His post-graduate studies included environmental law as well as theology with a focus on environmental stewardship. Kris is an avid bike commuter from April-November, chairs his local Community Association and has served on the City of Ottawa environmental stewardship advisory committee.
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Location: Fox & Feather Pub
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
Time: Networking starts at 5:30pm
Cost: FREE, first round of appetizers compliments of SMARTNet Alliance.
If you have any questions about this event please send an email to info@SMARTNetAlliance.ca.