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The influences on the infonnation gathered are: Databases for Environmental Analysis (CCME);
Pollution Program-Human Activity and the Environment; State of the Environment Reporting;
Green Plan (environmental accounts); Data gaps funding (households, industry, wildlife);
Analytical projects (Parks Canada); London Group (environmental accounting); Conference of
European Statisticians; and the United Nations Statistical Office.
The future directions of Statistics Canada Environmental Program are to extend the use of
environmental infonnation through State of the Environment Reporting; Sustainability Analysis;
Environmental Impact Analysis; Integrated Small Area Information; and International
Comparisons.
How can Statistics Canada assist with each jurisdiction's needs? Comparisons of jurisdictions
within Canada and on an international basis will prove very beneficial. For additional
information, CCME jurisdiction members can contact Statistics Canada directly or through the
task group chair.
8) WORKSHOP WRAP-UP
The overall consensus of the participants was that the Harmonization Workshop was very
productive. Ms. Frith gave a summation of the work discussed and outlined the tasks for the
foreseeable future.
1) Guidelines Document
. British Columbia to continue as leadfor finalization.
. Indicators section to be reviewed.
. Dovetail to make agreed upon changes,final draftfor the end of November.
. Final draft review, then design and layout changes.
. Printing and translation
The goal is to present Guidelines to Strategic Planning Committee for February 13,1996.
Note: Communications Strategy meeting in January.
2) Workplanning
. 2005 Document
Environment Canada to coordinate completion of the 2005 Workplanning Document.
- Manitoba Environment to organize on-line versionfor individual updating.
. Indicators
Albena Environment to continue as lead.
Move ahead with Provincial Data Review.
Clarify protocols.
Prepare presentation for February meeting (a progress report).
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