Developed through a cooperative agreement between Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada. Provides access to information related to the sustainable use of natural resources.

The CPEQ's mission is to promote the interests of industry and business in environmental matters with the governments and public in the context of sustainable development. The Centre presents a unified position on important matters of common interest by coordinating its members' objectives and achieving a reasonable consensus.