Sustainable development in Canadian context: A critical review
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Issue Date
2016
Editor
Authors
Alexander, Taylor
Paes Ferreira, Maria Inês
Alexander, Don
License
This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Subject
Abstract
Despite increased demand for sustainable development in Canada and around the world, the
efforts to change unsustainable growth frameworks have been piecemeal and wholly ineffective.
Neoliberal capitalism and economy-first philosophies supersede efforts at addressing the root causes of climate change and minimal sustainable development strategies. Beginning with Scott
Campbell’s "Planner’s Triangle", effective policies and tactics can be implemented to challenge
contemporary development and establish a broader framework that informs planners concerned with sustainable development.