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POLITICS 459 - Selected Topics in Public Policy, Public Administration and Public Law


96-1 Topic: Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy

In 96-1 this course is being taught by Professor Michael Howlett, AQ 6043 291-3082, email howlett@sfu.ca Office Hours: 1:30-2:30 THURSDAYS

Class Time: Thursday 10:30-1:30
Class Location: CC5100

Seminar Presentation Schedule:

Week IX - Constitutional/Economic Issues

Melanie Frame - Mega-Projects (Hibernia)
Moses Chan - Mega- Projects (Hibernia)
Orla Geary - Fisheries and Native Claims (B.C.)
John Tang - Nuclear (Uranium Mining)

Week X - Sustainability/Conservation Issues and Policy

Armin Layegh - Energy (B.C. Power Smart)
Rob Dhillon - Natural Gas
Danielle Perrault - Mines Reclamation (B.C.)
Katrina Warren - Aquaculture

Week XI - Comparative/International Dimensions

Laurie Flahr - Forests (Comparative)
Stephen Gough - Fisheries (Comparative)
Michelle Chandra - NAFTA
Clayton Jones - NAFTA/IJC (Water Diversions)

Week XII - Alternative Regulatory Mechanisms - Pollution

Anup Manhas - Air (B.C. Pulp Emissions)
David McLeavy - Air (B.C. AirCare)
Harjaap Sandhu - Air (B.C. AirCare)
Giselle Antoine - CEAA


Seminar presentations are due in class the week the general topic is covered. If possible, summaries of seminar presentations should be posted to the class newsgroup, along with suggestions for relevant class readings. Any comments received to the posting should be addressed in the class presentation.

Students who are not presenting should submit at least three questions on the topic to the class newsgroup. Questions or queries on materials from prior weeks readings should also be posted to the group.

Seminar presentations provide each student with the opportunity to present a draft version of their term paper to the class. Key questions for class discussion should be posed.

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