Politics & Governance
Essay Instructions:
You are required to write an essay of 1500 words (approximately 6 double‐spaced, type‐written pages) in response to the question below.
You are required to provide a word count at the top of the essay.
Key Points
• Length: 1500 words.
• Anything beyond 1500 words will be disregarded.
• Only use the five attached articles to write this essay no outside research, you must include a bibliography and title page.
• Standard font and size.
• 1” margins, double-spaced.
• Point form answers will not be accepted.
Question:
The evolution of environmental policy in Canada and at the global level demonstrates the extent to which the policy process has been influenced by a series of economic, regional, international, societal and political factors. The impact of these factors can be observed in the various policies and agreements that have emerged from governmental negotiations.
Address the following issues:
How have these factors influenced the development of environmental policy in Canada and at the global level? What are the key global policy developments that have emerged over the last century? How has Canada’s position as a global leader on environmental policy evolved during this period of time?
