Meeting the Challenge: Recommendations for Budget 2009 also highlights recommendations on energy efficiency, renewable energy, mineral exploration, migratory birds, and integrating environmental values into policy. It suggests failing to take action now will create real costs for Canadians in the future and increase environmental risks.

• Effective carbon pricing either through a cap-and-trade system or a tax. Establishing a price on carbon would make Canada a global leader and provide credibility during negotiations towards the next global climate agreement.
• Safeguarding Canada's waters and watersheds through a federal water strategy. Restoring and protecting the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence basin.
• Conserving Canada's treasured oceans and lands through partnerships and investments to establish marine protected areas, complete terrestrial protected areas.