Policy Critique

Protecting the environment often requires having a working knowledge of how policy works for and against Alberta’s wilderness and wildlife. Review a piece of provincial legislation (Wildlife Act, Water Act, Forestry Act, Public Lands Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act, etc.) or a recent government policy decision relevant to conservation, along with any related literature, to identify issues, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Questions to explore include: Does this Act or Decision set out to do what it intends?  Does this Act or Decision improve or hinder environmental outcomes? How so?  What changes to the Act or Decision could be made to improve environmental outcomes?