Passing the Buck - Federalism and Canadian Environmental Policy (Hardcover)

Passing the Buck is the first in-depth study of the impact of federalism on Canadian environmental policy. The book takes a detailed look at the ongoing debate on the subject and traces the evolution of the role of the federal government in environmental policy and federal-provincial relations concerning the environment from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. The author challenges the widespread assumption that federal and provincial governments invariably compete to extend their jurisdiction. Using well-researched case studies and extensive research to support her argument, the author points out that the combination of limited public attention to the environment and strong opposition from potentially regulated interests yields significant political costs and limited political benefits. As a result, for the most part, the federal government has been content to leave environmental protection to the provinces. In effect, the federal system has allowed the federal government to pass the buck to the provinces and shirk the political challenge of environmental protection.

General

Imprint:	University of British Columbia Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	October 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Kathryn Harrison
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-7748-0557-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
LSN:	0-7748-0557-9
Barcode:	9780774805575

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