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A Stake in the Future

Redefining the Canadian Mineral Industry

by (author) Mary Louise McAllister & Cynthia Alexander

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2011
Category
Mining
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774842280
    Publish Date
    Nov 2011
    List Price
    $99.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774806039
    Publish Date
    Apr 1997
    List Price
    $85.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774806022
    Publish Date
    Jun 1997
    List Price
    $34.95

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Description

A Stake in the Future is a comprehensive study of the Whitehorse Mining Initiative, which was first conceived by the leaders in the Canadian mining industry. The goal was to revitalize the mining industry, attract new investment and forge an alliance with major stakeholders such as government, environmental groups, First Nations, the mining industry, and labour. The book examines the political, cultural, and policy issues involved in developing a new consenus-based approach to resolving land and resource use disputes with particular focus on a national multi-stakeholder initiative in the mineral sector.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Mary Louise McAllister is associate professor of Environment and Resource Studies at the University of Waterloo, Ontario. Cynthia J. Alexander is assistant professor of Political Science, Acadia University, Nova Scotia.

Editorial Reviews

A Stake in the Future ... is the first comprehensive study of the Whitehorse Mining Initiative in which leaders in the mining industry worked to build consensus with other stakeholders, governments, environmental groups, First Nations and labour ... This thoughtful review of both the process, the results and early efforts at implementation provides a valuable context for current issues and opportunities. 

Constructive Citizen Participation

A Stake in the Future tests the outer boudaries of ... Issues in impressive fashion by detailing a successful consensus-building exercise that was nongovernmentally led and financed ... McAllister and Alexander have identified and explored a cutting-edge case and, in the process, unearthed many questions that challenge prevailing assumptions.

Canadian Journal of Political Science, Vol 31, No. 1

It is a detailed and insightful account of a process of decision-making that will increasingly characterized Canadian public policy formation ... A Stake in the Future is highly recommended for those interested in public policy formulation, public an interest-group participation, and the evolving character of decision-making in Canada in a environment of increasing pluralization.

Canadian Book Review Annual 5053