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Working for people, around the world. Engineers Without Borders Quebec (ISFQ, Ingénieurs sans frontières Québec) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1994 by engineers wishing to contribute to the development of various communities around the world. The members of ISFQ are primarily active or retired engineers. In the preparation and the realization of its projects, ISFQ applies the principles of sustainable development as defined in 1987 by the United Nations. Sustainable development was presented as being "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs".

Founded in 1996, the Helios Centre is an independent, non-profit energy research group, dedicated to developing the knowledge base required to foster appropriate strategies, policies, regulatory decisions and market choices for a sustainable energy and climate future. Energy: Research, sponsored or not, on legislative, regulatory and commercial solutions ; Studies and expert advice responding to specific needs of decision-makers and other stakeholders in the energy sector ; Publications to raise public awareness regarding the path to sustainable energy. Climate change: Analysis of international negotiations and the evolving of the regulatory framework ; Identification of opportunities and analysis of policy and regulatory issues ; Expert support in developing CDM projects under the Kyoto Protocol ; Support for capacity-building and the implementation of Designated National Authorities (DNA) ; Professional training enhancing public understanding of climate issues.

Park-To-Park Trail is a regional initiative to create a 230 km east-west recreation trail through Parry Sound, Muskoka, and Haliburton. The route will connect several provincial parks, communities and ammenities to provide trail users with an unforgetable trail experience. As a link in the Trans Canada Trail, the P2P trail is intended to be a "shared-use" network with such uses as hiking, cycling, cross country-skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, dog sledding and ATVing.

Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) is the City of Vancouver's amateur radio program, a community service organization that includes both licensed amateur radio operators and other communications volunteers involved in the city emergency program. VECTOR designs, constructs, maintains and operates a wide variety of telecommunications systems ranging from HF/VHF/UHF radio telephony systems to a wide variety of digital data and voice systems. VECTOR is the primary backup emergency communications provider for the City of Vancouver. When not tasked by the City of Vancouver, in conjunction with the Provincial Emergency Program VECTOR resources can be made available to assist communities elsewhere in the province. VECTOR is a registered non-profit society. The organization is run by its members and is directed by a volunteer executive board elected by the membership. We also have 2 appointed Directors from the VPD and City of Vancouver.

Groupe de fiers bénévoles en recherche et sauvetage de la région de Québec.

The Columbia Institute helps build capacity in communities through lifelong learning scholarships and key partnerships. We also nurture strong local leadership, and support community leaders with cutting-edge research on emerging issues through our Centre for Civic Governance. The Institute works with shareholders and investment decision makers on research and education for responsible investing, in partnership with the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE).

The Friends of Killbear Park The Friends of Killbear is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enriching the outdoor experiences of visitors and campers when they come to the park. In addition we support Park Staff initiatives which result in responsible stewardship of the natural ecosystem within the Park. Revenue that is generated by the Friends of Killbear supports Park Research projects, Park improvement initiatives, special events, and the operating costs of the organization. The Friends of Killbear have supported Rattlesnake and Fox snake research projects aimed at protecting these two species, made significant contributions to the construction and maintenance of the Recreational Trail and are presently working on the construction of an Activity Centre at the Day Use Beach.

CFCAS enhances Canada’s scientific capacity by funding the generation and dissemination of knowledge in areas of national importance and policy relevance, through focused support for excellent university-based research in climate and atmospheric sciences. CFCAS supports efforts to: Understand our climate system, high-impact weather, air quality and ocean-atmosphere interactions; Improve weather predictions; Generate skilled human resources; Provide scientific information to support federal policymaking and service delivery. CFCAS research grants indirectly promote: Job creation and the retention of skilled researchers; Economic growth and sustainable development; Technological innovation for weather and other environment industries; Weather security and human health issues.

A Rocha Canada(ARC)is a national conservation organization working in the areas of science and research, practical conservation, environmental education and sustainable living. We work out our commitment to environmental action through community-based conservation projects. ARC has a field study centre on the Little Campbell River near Vancouver, British Columbia and a second centre in the Pembina Valley in Manitoba. A Rocha Canada is associated with A Rocha International and works alongside A Rocha projects in many countries around the world in places as diverse as urban London and the Kenyan Coast. The name “A Rocha” is Portuguese, and means “The Rock”.

The BCLSS is a registered non-profit society dedicated to the preservation and protection of British Columbia’s lakes. The BCLSS is a chapter of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), and our membership includes lakeshore residents, students, and environmental professionals. BCLSS assists in training, education, and technical support to lake stewardship groups interested in protecting lakes in their community. BCLSS provides them with lake monitoring programs, educational materials, and workshops with other stewardship groups in the province.

The Niagara Community Foundation links donors' legacies to their community forever through the creation of endowment funds that are held in perpetuity. A portion of the earnings are granted each year to charities working in a variety of sectors, including the arts, education, culture, heritage, environment, health and the social services. The charities supported each year are determined in two ways: either through donor direction at the time the fund was created or through a variety of granting programs. Donors can designate a particular charity or a field of interest to support with their fund. They can also meet with the foundation annually to advise us as to which particular charities or causes they would like to support. Memorial gifts and gifts in honour of an individual can also be made to the foundation and to a particular fund at the foundation. A complete listing of the funds is available below.

We work to protect plants, animals, and natural communities through gifts, exchanges, covenants, and land purchases in a co-operative manner to benefit all who enjoy our natural environment.