Principal Investigator:Fitzpatrick, Patricia Licensed Year(s):
2008
Summary:
The purpose of this research is to understand how different environmental assessment (EA) processes across Canada are harmonized, and how harmonization impacts public participation. The Mackenzie Gas Project is the most complex assessment in this regard, makes an ideal study model of EA.
The first objective of this research, that has already been completed, involves documenting the frequency of...
Principal Investigator:Ritchie, Douglas G. Licensed Year(s):
2006
2005 Summary:
This project consists of conducting a series of workshops with community governments and residents on the topic of climate change, current and future impacts of climate change on municipal services, as well as possible measures that can be implemented to help communities adapt to climate change. The goal of the workshop is to document concerns, identify areas for further research, and determine po...
Principal Investigator:Fitzpatrick, Patricia Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
This research explores the relationship among learning, public involvement in environmental assessment (EA) and sustainable development. The central research question is: Can organizational learning take place through participation in EA? A case study of...
Principal Investigator:Giesbrecht, Terri Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
This project will investigate patterns of interest group activity in the Northwest Territories. Interest groups serve an important function as a communication channel between citizens and government in the policy process. The main goal of this project i...
Principal Investigator:Abele, Francis Licensed Year(s):
1989
Summary:
Dr. Francis Abele is studying the transfer of government responsibilities from the federal to territorial government. She is studying the transfer of fire fighting and forestry management. Her main questions are: Did the transfer lead to better services f...