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The inaugural Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR) was held in 1997.

Goal
The annual CPPR provides a unique opportunity in Canada for corporate, government, academic and non-profit leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, share expertise, and coordinate pollution prevention efforts.

The CPPR is designed to:
• give recognition for pollution prevention achievements
• identify barriers and opportunities to implementing pollution prevention strategies
• identify opportunities for cooperation across Canada

Audience
Between 100 - 150 pollution prevention specialists representing industry, governments, academia and communities from across Canada and the USA attend the CPPR.

Structure
The CPPR was launched, and continues to be hosted and organized, by the Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2), a nonprofit organization which encourages actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution.

While the delivery of the CPPR is carried out by C2P2, the effort is collaborative with input provided by an active steering committee which is headed by two co-chairs: Chris Wolnik, Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention and James Riordan, Environment Canada, Regulatory Innovation and Management Systems.

The structure of the CPPR itself varies from year to year, depending on the themes covered and topics of greatest relevance. The two-day event consists of informative presentations, guest speakers and valuable networking opportunities. Also included with the Roundtable is the Annual Pollution Prevention Awards Gala Dinner, presented by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME). These awards recognize innovative businesses and organizations showing leadership in pollution prevention.

Many participants return to the CPPR annually to learn more and collaborate with each other in order to advance sustainable consumption and production across Canada.

The CPPR is possible through broad-based financial support from industry, trade associations and governments.

2009
Charlottetown, PEI

• 2009 Speaker's Presentations(PDF Format)
• 2009 Agenda
• 2009 Sponsors (PDF Format)

2008
Edmonton, Alberta

• 2008 Speaker's Presentations(PDF Format)
• 2008 Agenda
• 2008 Sponsors (PDF Format)

2007
Winnipeg (Manitoba)

• 2007 Speaker's Presentations (PDF Format)
• 2007 Agenda (PDF Format)
• 2007 Sponsors

2006
Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse)

• 2006 Speaker's Presentations (PDF Format)
• 2006 Agenda (PDF Format)
• 2006 Sponsors

2005
Victoria, British Columbia

• 2005 Speaker's Presentations (PDF Format)
• 2005 CPPR Program (PDF Format)
• 2005 Sponsors

2004
Ottawa, Ontario

• 2004 Speaker's Presentations (PDF Format)
• Engaging Industry Workshop Speaker's Presentations (PDF Format)
• 2004 CPPR Program (PDF Format)
• 2004 CPPR Sponsors

2003
Calgary, Alberta

• 2003 Speaker's Presentations (PDF Format)
• 2003 CPPR Sponsors
• 2003 CPPR Program(PDF Format)

2002
Quebec City, Quebec
This roundtable demonstrated that pollution prevention has evolved, it is a driver for improved environmental management and it has taken root within industry, organizations and governments across Canada.

2001
St. John's, Newfoundland
This conference focused on how the linkages between pollution prevention and sustainability have evolved. Several speakers presented on how sustainability is being approached by corporations world-wide and what role P2 plays in a corporate sustainability agenda.

2000
Toronto, Ontario.
With a theme of Pollution Prevention in Action, the sessions shared effective approaches to stimulate further action on pollution prevention across Canada.

1998
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
With a theme of Demonstrating Results, the CPPR agenda focused on successful efforts that have produced results. The event included a Total Cost Assessment workshop and a tour of pollution prevention efforts at Canadian Forces Base, Winnipeg. 

1999
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Innovators in Pollution Prevention focused on case studies from business, organizations and communities that have displayed innovation and ingenuity in carrying out pollution prevention ideas. 

1997
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
More than 80 pollution prevention specialists representing business, consultants, government and non-government organizations met to identify opportunities for Canadian cooperation at the inaugural CPPR, entitled Partners for Prevention.

For more information contact:
Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention
2070 Hadwen Rd., Suite 201A
Mississauga, ON
Ph: 1-905-822-4133 ext. 247
E-mail: info@c2p2online.com