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Political Science Social Security

Building Bridges

Case Studies in Collaborative Governance in Canada

edited by Claude Rocan

contributions by Derek Cook, Tere Mahoney, Robyn Dryden, Gail Krantzberg, Mario Paris, Suzanne Gagnon, Wanda Wuttunee, Robert Bell, John Noksana, Jr. & Anna J. De Hart

Publisher
Les Presses de l'Université d'Ottawa/University of Ottawa Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2018
Category
Social Security, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780776638195
    Publish Date
    Aug 2018
    List Price
    $25.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781927465462
    Publish Date
    Aug 2018
    List Price
    $24.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780776638218
    Publish Date
    Aug 2022
    List Price
    $24.95

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The case studies contained in this book show real life examples of complex problems being addressed through collaboration. The problems confronting modern society are complex and do not lend themselves to simple solutions or linear decision making. They require the involvement of many stakeholders. This is often brought about by networks, which bring together a multitude of players in the search for solutions to public policy issues.
This can be challenging, as differing viewpoints and personalities, and often conflicting interests need to be acknowledged and reconciled. Yet without the involvement of all interested parties, solutions that emerge will likely be partial, distorted, and short-lived. The cases span a broad spectrum, including issues of poverty reduction, criminal gang reduction, environmental reparation, economic development for First Nations, building age-friendly communities, and co-management of fisheries.

About the authors

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Derek Cook's profile page

Tere Mahoney's profile page

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Gail Krantzberg's profile page

Mario Paris' profile page

Suzanne Gagnon's profile page

Wanda Wuttunee is Professor Emerita at the University of Manitoba, where she was Director of Aboriginal Business Education Partners at The Asper School of Business. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development.

Wanda Wuttunee's profile page

Bob Bell was born and raised in northern Ontario. He spent thirty-five years as a mineral exploration geologist, working globally as both a field geologist and, later, a mining company executive. At some point in his travels, he contracted Lyme disease, which led to his premature retirement at the end of 2015. He quickly discovered the health benefits of birding, and found himself suddenly immersed in a whole new world of joy and excitement.His passion for birding kept his mind off his ailing body, and facilitated his transition to living and coping with a chronic illness. Bob is passionate about sharing the joy of birding with people of all skill levels, meeting them wherever they may land on the spectrum of health and wellness. You can follow him on Twitter @ThebirderBob.

Robert Bell's profile page

John Noksana, Jr.'s profile page

Anna J. De Hart's profile page