This course examines the historical, economic and political significance of natural resources in Canada. An overview of the types of regulation Canadian governments have imposed on the sector is provided and a framework for understanding the political and economic forces influencing government policy formation is developed. There will be a final examination worth 30 percent of the course mark. One 15-20 page paper is due at the end of term and is worth 50 percent of the class mark. Papers should be typed, double-spaced and properly formatted.
Papers are due on the last day of class.
Twenty percent of the course mark will be awarded on the basis of class participation. Bruce Mitchell ed. Outline the current policy of that government towards the resource chosen and describe the historical evolution of that policy. On the basis of this investigation, discuss the significant factors which have influenced the development of the policy chosen. Outline the elements of the case and the factors which led to its outcome.