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Our MissiOn
Pollution Probe is a national, non-profit organization that exists to improve the health and well-being of Canadians by advancing policy that achieves positive, tangible environmental change.
Our VisiOn
To be recognized as a leading source of information on environmental issues, to partner credibly with government and industry in developing environmental solutions and to be a trusted voice on environmental policy.
Our Values
INCLUSIVE: We consider the interests of all those with a legitimate stake in an issue, and with them we seek opportunities to partner and to build coalitions of support for progressive policy.
INDEPENDENT: In all business activities, we work to maintain our capacity to act independently in representing the needs of the general public.
NON-PARTISAN: We seek to work cooperatively with all levels of government and with all political parties to ensure that the environmental needs of current and future generations are addressed.
RESULTS-ORIENTED: We choose issues and engage in activities when we judge that we may reasonably expect tangible results that improve the environment from our participation.
FOCUSED: We undertake activities that are fundamentally directed at supporting and enabling policy change.
EVIDENCE-BASED: We are led by science, basing our positions upon sound research and objective analysis, rather than ideological labels.
LEARNING: We build our knowledge and capacity by constantly testing our assumptions and validating our impact by surveying our colleagues, by consulting experts and by maintaining an open mind when engaging stakeholders.
INNOVATIVE: We always seek new and effective means of achieving our mission, adapting our approach to advocacy as issues emerge and the market evolves.
Established in 1969, Pollution Probe is one of Canada’s longest-serving and
most respected environmental organizations. Pollution Probe has a proven
track record of working in successful partnership with industry and government
to develop practical solutions for shared environmental challenges.
ABOUT POLLUTION PROBE
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Message from the Chief Executive Officer 5
Pollution Probe’s Core Competencies 6 and Activities
RESEARCh 6
Electric Vehicles 7
Additional Work on EVs 8
Energy from Waste 9
EDUCATION 10
Evolution to Energy Exchange 11
Energy Exchange Magazine 12
ENGAGEMENT 13
Expert Roundtable on Emerging Technologies 14
in heavy-Duty Vehicles
2013 Clean Air Commute™ 15
2013 Pollution Probe Gala 17
POLICy 20
Environment Canada and heavy-Duty Vehicles 21
Research on Energy from Waste 21
Donor Recognition 22
Individual Donors 22
Sponsors and Major Supporters 25
The Printing house™ Cheque Presentation 26
Financial Information 27
Condensed Statement of Financial Position 27
Condensed Statement of Operations 27
CONTENTS
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Board of Directors (as at March 2014)
ACTING ChAIR
Christopher hilkene
DIRECTORS
Jennifer hooper
Fiona Jones
Pierre Millette
Sean Morley
Sandra Odendahl
Robert Page
John Roberts
Mel ydreos
Staff (as at March 2014)
Bob Oliver, P.Eng. – Chief Executive Officer
husam Mansour, P.Eng. – Chief Operating Officer
Melissa Deyoung – Project Manager
Derek May – Project Manager
Nancy Neil – Director, Marketing and Communications
Behzad Shroff, CMA – Manager, Finance
Tatiana Slobodcicov, CFRE – Annual Giving Manager
Fern Tran – Office Manager
Felicia Vengroff – Manager, Development
Interns 2013–2014
Stephanie Kao – Research & Project Assistant
Derek May – Research & Project Assistant
Julia Normand – Research & Project Assistant
Jacob Tarkowski – Research & Project Assistant
Devin holterman – Research & Project Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF INTERNS
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The past fiscal year was a significant period of organizational capacity-building and expansion of Pollution Probe’s network of collaborating experts and organizations. Our leadership in accelerating the deployment of innovative, environmental technologies culminated in securing new, substantial federal funding through the Government of Canada’s ecoENERGy Innovation Initiative. This enabled Pollution Probe to lead the development of a national electric vehicle deployment strategy in collaboration with several power distribution utilities serving urban municipalities across Canada as well as with local universities and colleges, and a diverse range of other stakeholders.
Pollution Probe also led the development of a new national platform for collaborative learning on energy systems. Known as Energy Exchange, this newly established entity will support and enrich current efforts among organizations across Canada to measurably improve energy systems awareness and understanding, and serve to mobilize Pollution Probe’s expanding educational content on the subject.
These types of initiatives serve as crucial tools for building the social and knowledge infrastructure that Canada needs to navigate the fundamental energy systems transitions that are underway globally. The decisions that Canada makes about energy resources development and technology investments will determine, in large part, the scope of opportunity that we bestow on the next generation of Canadians. Pollution Probe is focused on ensuring that the outcomes of these decisions are environmentally enriching.
Therefore, I am pleased to introduce this annual report, as it illustrates how positive trends in organizational depth, market impact and financial health, which were established by Pollution Probe in previous fiscal years, continue to strengthen and gain momentum.
More than ever, I am confident of Pollution Probe’s ability to engage our nations’ leaders—in both the public and private sectors—in collaborative efforts to build a brighter and healthier future for all Canadians. Thank you for your support!
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Pollution Probe achievementsresearCH
RESEARCH
The Great Lakes Primer described the range of environmental challenges facing the Great Lakes, such as Lake Erie’s near-death experience resulting from phosphorus contamination.
The Smog Primer helped build public understanding of the sources of smog pollutants, their effects on human health and strategies for reduction.
The Primer on Toxic Substances discussed how toxic substances are identified, their potential effects on human health and the environment, and possible sources of exposure.
1986 2002 2012
POllutiOn PrObe aCHieVeMents:
Since the organization’s inception in
1969, Pollution Probe has been defining
Canada’s environmental problems through
original and thought-provoking research.
This fair-minded, non-partisan, independent
and results-oriented research provides
Canadians with the vital environmental
knowledge that they seek and has formed
the basis of Pollution Probe’s programming
and policy advocacy for decades.
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electric VehiclesresearCH
eleCtriC VeHiCles:
The global popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise. Along with this growing market share comes an increasing potential for strain on local electricity distribution systems as they strive to meet the demand for electricity to charge EVs. In response to these challenges, Pollution Probe piloted the electric Mobility adoption and Prediction (eMaP) project in the City of Toronto and published the key findings of the pilot project in January 2014. Information about obtaining the report can be found on Pollution Probe’s website at www.pollutionprobe.org.
In addition to characterizing early adopter communities, the eMaP methodology provides strategies for effectively mitigating the risks for the electricity grid of large-scale EV adoption and shows how these risks can be turned into cost advantages for both the utility company and the consumer. The success of the eMaP Toronto research has led Pollution Probe to partner with additional Canadian municipalities (Ottawa; hamilton and St. Catharines; London; Markham, Richmond hill and Vaughan; and Calgary and Edmonton) to conduct further EMAP studies.
Research points to EV technology
having the potential to significantly
decrease greenhouse gas emissions
from the transportation sector.
EV use can also help avoid ocean
acidification, significantly improve
air quality by displacing the burning
of gasoline and diesel, and decrease
noise in urban areas.
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additional Work on eVsresearCH
additiOnal WOrk On eVs:
In June 2013, Pollution Probe released its final report on Project eVan (electric Vehicle analysis): business Case for electric Vehicle use in service Vehicle Fleets. Developed in conjunction with Fleet Challenge Ontario and CrossChasm Technologies, this project demonstrates the importance of establishing a business case for electric vehicle procurement in public and private sector fleets.
The conclusion that can clearly be drawn from the cases examined in Project EVAN is that the environmental objectives of fleet owners need not run counter to the financial realities of the fleet manager’s budget. The key advice from the project for fleet owners is simple: don’t guess. Measure; then decide. The report can be found on Pollution Probe’s website at www.pollutionprobe.org.
“ Pollution Probe and Environment
Canada have a strong working
relationship on environmental issues
facing the transportation sector,“
said Peter Kent, Canada’s former
Minister of the Environment.
“We are pleased to support Pollution
Probe and hope to continue our
dialogue well into the future.“
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energy from WasteresearCH
Many jurisdictions around the world are embracing energy
from waste technologies as a means to capture the full value
of material resources, minimize landfilling, reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, and spur technological innovations that
enhance sustainable modes of production and consumption.
energy FrOM Waste:
As part of a federally funded climate change initiative, Pollution Probe has collaborated with Queen’s University on research into using energy from waste in Ontario’s cement sector. One of the outputs of this research is a report, completed in March 2014, documenting that the environmental impact of producing energy from certain waste streams is less than that of using coal and petroleum coke to power cement manufacturing.
This research builds on Pollution Probe’s past work in developing recycling programs and engaging with industry to demonstrate that minimizing waste can be profitable. Building further on this work, Pollution Probe is currently developing a framework for establishing a national waste management program.
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Pollution Probe achievementseduCatiOn
EDUCATION
The “DO IT” campaign brought environmental issues into the classroom by arming teachers and students with educational material so that they could work together on projects dealing with air and water pollution, noise, litter and pesticides.
For 15 years following its launch in 1978, the Probe Post was Canada’s premier environmental journal, covering day-to-day issues and larger trends. It was read by more than 31,000 subscribers.
Pollution Probe participated in Shell’s Smarter Driver Challenge, aimed at achieving the most fuel-efficient drive across Canada. Members of the public in halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver had an opportunity to learn about fuel-saving driving techniques during the campaign.
1970 1978 2012
POllutiOn PrObe aCHieVeMents:
Defining Canada’s environmental
problems is just one aspect
of Pollution Probe’s national work.
Research and knowledge must
be mobilized, and so Pollution Probe
also works to promote an
understanding of environmental
problems through a focus on education.
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evolution to energy exchangeeduCatiOn
eVOlutiOn tO energy exCHange:
In a keynote address at the 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum, Pollution Probe’s CEO Bob Oliver shared his thoughts on Pollution Probe’s primer series, a group of publications developed to create greater public awareness of environmental issues: “The primers had good quality content, but so what?” he said. Pollution Probe was rarely able to go beyond publication and incorporate knowledge mobilization techniques for greater knowledge exchange—until now.
The next step in Pollution Probe’s evolution is a move away from an exclusive focus on developing content such as the primers and toward the creation of a new platform for social engagement. This platform is Pollution Probe’s Energy Exchange.
Energy Exchange places energy literacy at the core of a sustainable future for Canada. It is committed to fostering an energy culture that will ensure that Canada’s immense and varied energy wealth is used to build a rich and diversified economy and a vibrant and prosperous society.
Energy Exchange is founded on the principle that energy literacy creates energy opportunities. By improving energy literacy, Energy Exchange contributes tangibly to important change in Canada’s energy reality.
“ Energy Exchange creates
the capacity to respond
to the energy needs of the
nation and the capacity to
mobilize it,” said Bob Oliver,
CEO of Pollution Probe.
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energy exchange MagazineeduCatiOn
energy exCHange Magazine:
Energy Exchange Magazine, a biannual publication, promotes a systems-based understanding of energy issues among its readership. The magazine’s content is selected by a multi-stakeholder editorial board with the aim of stimulating and supporting informed and inclusive dialogue regarding Canada’s rapidly evolving energy systems.
Energy Exchange Magazine can be found online at www.energy-exchange.net
Energy systems literacy is not only
a way of knowing but also a way
of being—curious, objective and
capable of assessing and applying
information and skills to make
sound decisions and actions.
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Pollution Probe achievementsengageMent
ENGAGEMENT
A media campaign that began as an initiative to inform over 12 million Canadians about the harmful effects of smog and practical ways to reduce it was transformed into the Clean Air Commute™. Every year for over 20 years, the program has registered more than 650 workplaces.
Pollution Probe brought together 160 experts and stakeholders to share information and raise awareness about the implications of climate change. The proceedings were published in the report Climate Variability, Atmospheric Change and Human Health.
Pollution Probe convened a meeting of top experts and researchers on vehicle technology and fuel efficiency policy. The objectives of the meeting were to identify the most effective options for structuring a fuel efficiency standard for Canada.
1993 1997 2007POllutiOn PrObe aCHieVeMents:
In the quest to develop
environmental solutions, Pollution
Probe is seen as both a trusted
convener of environmental
professionals and a credible partner
with government and industry.
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expert roundtableengageMent
exPert rOundtable On eMerging teCHnOlOgies in HeaVy-duty VeHiCles:
On February 11, 2014, Pollution Probe convened an Expert Roundtable on Emerging Technologies in heavy-Duty Vehicles (hDVs) at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto. The roundtable brought together thirteen of the world’s foremost experts in hDV technologies from academia, industry,
government and the not-for-profit sector, including two representatives from Environment Canada.
Pollution Probe moderated the day-long event, which consisted primarily of free-flowing dialogue between the invited experts, touching on key topics such as engine efficiency.
In 2009, heavy trucks, both
on-road and off-road, accounted
for 12 per cent of Canada’s
transportation-related emissions,
with significant increases in total
emissions from 1990 levels.
According to Natural Resources
Canada, transportation emissions
account for a total of 37 per cent
of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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2013 Clean air Commute™engageMent
2013 Clean air COMMute™
Reduce Traffic Congestion June 17 to 23, 2013:
Pollution Probe’s Clean Air Commute™ is a week-long, friendly competition among workplaces that encourages commuters to choose more sustainable modes of transportation rather than driving to work alone. The goal is to reduce traffic congestion and to improve local air quality.
Thanks to our sponsors and participating workplaces, the 2013 Clean Air Commute™ was an unqualified success. By taking steps to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion, we also made employees healthier, created a community of sustainable commuters and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean Air Commute™ by the numbers:
· Avoided emissions of 380 tonnes of CO
2 equivalent or 161,263 litres
of gasoline
· Nearly 16,000 participants registered from across Canada, with 272 workplaces signed up from 114 participating organizations
· 22 amazing prizes for participants and workplace coordinators
· 50,000 visits to cleanaircommute.ca, including 25,000 unique visitors and 375,000 page views
· More than 400 Twitter mentions
· A dedicated group of 169 volunteer workplace coordinators and 11 Smart Commute Transportation Management Associations (TMAs)
Ever since a media campaign
informing Canadians about the
harmful effects of smog and
practical ways to reduce it was
transformed into the Clean Air
Commute™, Pollution Probe
has been encouraging commuters
to choose more sustainable
modes of transportation. For
21 years, Pollution Probe
has helped commuters reduce
traffic congestion and improve
local air quality through this
annual competition.
“ That‘s what the Clean Air Commute™ is all
about—experiencing and understanding the
benefits of cleaner, healthier ways to travel,“
said Bob Oliver, CEO of Pollution Probe.
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2013 Clean air Commute™engageMent
Presenting Sponsors:
Lead Sponsors:
Supporter:
Sponsors:
In-Kind Sponsors:
2013 Clean air COMMute™ sPOnsOrs:
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2013 Pollution Probe galaengageMent
2013 POllutiOn PrObe gala
Come Together —November 19, 2013 Royal york hotel, Toronto:
The Pollution Probe Annual Gala is more than a fundraising event. Senior leaders and professionals from industry, government, academia and civil society convene each November in Toronto to network and to celebrate our collective successes in achieving positive, tangible environmental change and sustainable development in Canada.
An important part of the Gala is the presentation of the annual Pollution Probe Award. Established in 2011, the award celebrates extraordinary achievement by individuals or organizations working toward positive, tangible
environmental change and exemplifying in their work the values espoused by Pollution Probe. The 2013 award recipient was Col. Chris hadfield, O.Ont, MSC, CD.
The 2013 Gala, entitled Come Together, was dedicated to the importance of being inclusive. Col. hadfield’s post on the International Space Station is emblematic of the kind of collaborative platform Pollution Probe seeks to create in everything it does. his success in connecting with millions of people across Canada and around the world allowed them to share in his experience. This inclusive process of learning and awareness brought people together in a newfound appreciation of the planet.
Each year, Pollution Probe
chooses a theme for the
Annual Gala that reflects one
of our core values: inclusive,
independent, non-partisan,
results-oriented, focused,
evidence-based, learning and
innovative. In 2013, the Gala
celebrated the value of being
inclusive in all that we do:
“ Only when we come together can we build together.”
Photo credit: NASA
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Gold Sponsors
Friend Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
gala sPOnsOrs:
2013 Pollution Probe galaengageMent
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2013 Pollution Probe galaengageMent
“ Devon Canada prioritizes the designation of our
funds to sectors such as education, environment
and community well-being, and we see great
merit in your programs. We applaud your efforts
and initiatives.”
—Patricia etris, M.sc., Mba, Manager, Community relations & Community investment at devon Canada Corporation
“ We are so pleased to be able to partner with
you on this initiative. At Cenovus, we believe in
working with people who inspire, lend a hand and
make communities strong. That’s why we have
chosen to concentrate our community investment
efforts in three core areas—safety and well-being,
sustainable communities and learning. We focus
our funding on communities where we work and
where we live. Thank you for the opportunity
to participate in your initiative and we extend
our best wishes for success with the event.”
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“ We want to congratulate Pollution Probe on their
great work in successful partnership with industry
and government to develop practical solutions for
shared environmental challenges. The theme of this
year’s Gala fits perfectly with Pollution Probe’s core
values—the need to be inclusive—only when we
come together can we build together.“
—daria ivanochko, Managing director, national services at Canadian union of Public employees
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Pollution Probe achievementsPOliCy
POLICY
Pollution Probe researched and campaigned for limits on phosphate levels in detergents. This led to phosphate regulation and, eventually, to the Ontario government’s decisionto create the Ministry of the Environment.
Pollution Probe advocated for and helped draft Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR). The EBR ensures that every Ontario resident has the right to comment on pending legislation that would impact the environment in any way. The Act is, to this day, the only piece of legislation of its kind in Canada.
Pollution Probe advocated for the creation of mechanisms to help deploy green power alternatives at the federal level. The federal government went on to announce the ecoEnergy Renewable Power Program, which has invested $1.48 billion to increase Canada’s supply of clean electricity from renewable sources.
1970 1993 2007
POllutiOn PrObe aCHieVeMents:
Years of pressing for practical
solutions through policy advocacy
has helped Pollution Probe become
one of Canada’s most trusted voices
on environmental policy. Because
we stay true to our organizational
values, this policy work continues
to achieve tangible environmental
change and improve the health and
well-being of Canadians.
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environment Canada and Heavy-duty Vehicles
POliCy
enVirOnMent Canada and HeaVy-duty VeHiCles:
The Expert Roundtable on Emerging Technologies in heavy-Duty Vehicles (hDVs), hosted by Pollution Probe, provided policy-makers at Environment Canada with expert insight and advice that will inform the upcoming hDV emissions regulations at the national level. These regulations are intended to significantly reduce emissions from hDVs, which account for a substantial portion of Canada’s transportation-related emissions.
Building on this success, Pollution Probe is beginning to plan the next in what it hopes will be a long series of expert roundtables that will continue to inform and guide transportation policy in Canada, helping to reduce the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
researCH On energy FrOM Waste:
After extensive research and analysis, Pollution Probe submitted a report on energy from waste in response to the Ontario government’s request
for comments on the proposed Waste Reduction Act and Waste Reduction Strategy. The report provided the public and from the cement and waste management sectors stakeholders with the background information and expert insight that they need to gauge the merits of generating energy from waste.
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Susan Schneider
Barbara Schulman
J. Blair Seaborn
Robert E. & Margaret Seal
Susan Sheard
Mrs. Patricia Sheehan
Cleve Sheffield
Lynda Shephard
W. Sheppard
Nigel Shipley
Mira Shnier
William L. & Edith Shore
Audrey I. Sillick
Mark L. Singer
Sisters of Instruction of the Child Jesus
Donna Slater
Jane Smith
Paul Smith & Nancy Pearson
Dr. Stuart Smith
Mr. Frank L. Spain
Craig Spec
Marlene Spruyt
Cecile M. Steeves
William M. Stevenson
Sandy Strachan
Thomas y. Strath
Silvia Strobl
A. Dean & Lynda Summerville
Ingrid Takahashi
Anna Maria Tata
R. Joy Thomas
Mary E. Thompson
Lynn Thomson
Jane Thorson
Linda Tiley
Michael A. Tilka
Ellen L. & Allan Titus
Richard & Lynn Townsend
Janet Townshend
Tim & Donna L. Tufford
Katherine Turner
Irene Ty & Lee holland
Fran W. Tymchyshen
hester Vair & Jack Gegenberg
Margaret Van de Pitte
Anne Van Egmond
M. Evelyn Veale
Gary Vernon
Elizabeth Vernon
Deborah Vine
Marie T. Vonesh-Bamford
E. Imogene Walker
Elizabeth B. Walker
Christine Walker-Petriw
Scott Walling
Wendy L. Walters
Mr. Michael J. Whalley
Jean & John Wheeler
Ellen & Bruce Whitehouse
Gordon Richard Wight
Marilyn Wilcoxen
Brian A. Wilding
Michael Williams
Gary & Judine Wilson
Alan Wilson
Paula A. Wing
Miriam Wodlinger
Mrs. Rosalee Wood
Anne Worley & Piotr Czaykowski
Gustave J. yaki
Dominique Zgarka
Anonymous Donors—40
dOnOr reCOgnitiOn individual donors
25POLLUTION PROBE2013–14 ANNUAL REPORT
AECOM Canada Ltd.
Aecon Group Inc.
Blythwood homes Inc
Joan M. Bolt
Bombardier Transportation
Bruce Power
Sherry E. Brydson
Bullfrog Power Inc.
CAA South Central Ontario
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Canadian Electricity Association
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers‘ Association
Capital One Toronto
Car2Go
Cement Association of Canada
Cenovus Energy Inc.
City of Toronto
CN
Congregation of Notre Dame, Visitation Province Inc.
SCA Group
Deloitte.
The Delphi Group
Michael & Susan Dent
Devon Canada Corporation
Peter Ellement & Sarah Layton
EllisDon Corporation
S. Kevin Empey
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
EnCana Corporation
Environment Canada
Estate of George Gregory Shane
David Estrin
Gandy Charitable Foundation
Rosanne Gasse
General Electric Canada
John A. Gingrich
Glencore Canada Corporation
Donna M. Gordon
John A. G. & Judith Grant
Scott M. hand
health Canada
Marian hofmann
Marilyn F. hood & Robert Greggs
horizon Utilities
Robert J. howard
Monte hummel
hydro One Networks Inc.
hydro Ottawa Limited
Imperial Oil Foundation
Imperial Oil Ltd.
George Iwanchyshyn
justenvironment
Gerhard Klaassen
LiUNA
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Pamela Light
London hydro
Peter F. Love
Peter Macdonald
Gail MacNaughton
George Matheson
Metrolinx
Peter Middleton
Natural Resources Canada
Newalta Corporation
Robert Oliver & Linda Klaamas
Terry O‘Malley
OMERS Energy Inc
Ontario Ministry of Energy
Ontario Power Generation
Oxford Properties Group
P&G
Parsons Corporation
Power Workers‘ Union
Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.
The Railway Association of Canada
RBC Financial Group
Prof. Christopher Robinson
Lisa Rogers
Ann Rounthwaite
Rupen Seoni
Shell Canada Limited
Siemens Canada Ltd.
Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation
smart Canada div of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
Marilyn J. Spink
A. Dean & Lynda Summerville
Suncor Energy Foundation
Suncor Energy Services Inc.
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
SustainMobility
Toronto Atmospheric Fund
Toronto Community Foundation
Toronto hydro Corporation
Toronto hydro Electric System Limited
TransCanada PipeLines Limited
Union Gas
Vale Canada Limited
Brenda Welch
Anonymous Donors—4
sPOnsOrs and MajOr suPPOrters APRIL 2013—MARCh 2014
sponsors and Major supportersdOnOr reCOgnitiOn
26POLLUTION PROBE2013–14 ANNUAL REPORT
Pollution Probe would like to thank The Printing house™ (TPh®) and all of its employees for their generous donation this year. here, Chairman of TPh® Charitable Office Janice O’Born presents a cheque to Pollution Probe’s CEO, Bob Oliver, and the Chair of its Board of Directors, Christopher hilkene. Pollution Probe is grateful that TPh® have chosen to support our organization’s mandate as we work to advance positive, tangible environmental change.
The Printing House Ltd.™ is a
Canadian printing company based
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
There are over 70 company-owned
locations across Canada. It has
been in operation since 1961.
THE PRINTING HOUSE™ CHEQUE PRESENTATION
the Printing House™ Cheque PresentationdOnOr reCOgnitiOn
27POLLUTION PROBE2013–14 ANNUAL REPORT
2014 2013
$ $
assets
Current 1,066,535 302,449
Capital 48,663 56,837
1,115,198 359,286
liabilities
Current liabilities & deferred capital contributions
1,227,023 604,329
net assets
Invested in capital assets 48,663 56,837
Unrestricted (160,488) (301,880)
1,115,198 359,286
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS for the year ended March 31, 2014
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at March 31, 2014
FINANCIAL INFORMATION THE POLLUTION PROBE FOUNDATION
2014 2013
$ $
revenues
Program contributions 1,415,963 1,091,033
Donations 803,433 610,876
total revenue 2,219,396 1,701,909
total expenses 2,086,178 1,697,581
excess of revenues over expenses 133,218 4,328
The presentation of the fiscal 2013/2014 Condensed Statement of Financial Position and Condensed Statement of Operations is derived from the Audited Statements of the Pollution Probe Foundation, as audited by MNP LLP.
Complete audited financial statements, including related notes to the financial statements, are available from Pollution Probe.
FinanCial inFOrMatiOn
28POLLUTION PROBE
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