social licence
The Beatles’ well known lyrics in “Hello Goodbye” pretty much portray the state of the nation in matters of energy and environment: You say “Yes”, I say “No” You say “Stop” and I say “Go, go, go” – Oh no. It is not supposed to be easy to run a country. Many Canadians say “yes” […]
It has become increasingly difficult in Canada to gain and sustain public acceptance of energy projects. Increased levels of protest, combined with traditional media and social media coverage of opposition, combine to suggest decreased public acceptance of energy projects. Decision-makers have responded accordingly, and a variety of energy projects have either been delayed or put […]