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New Process, Same Doubts: Participants’ Perceptions of Strategic Environmental Assessment in Western Newfoundland

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  • Morgan Vespa

    (Natural Resources Institute 303-70 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2M6, Canada)

  • A. John Sinclair

    (Natural Resources Institute 303-70 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2M6, Canada)

  • Morrissa Boerchers

    (Natural Resources Institute 303-70 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2M6, Canada)

  • Robert Gibson

    (#x2020;School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, 200 University Avenue West, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3G1, Canada)

Abstract

In order to learn about public participation in Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and identify opportunities for improvement of SEA, this research examined the Western Newfoundland Offshore Area SEA case in Canada. Through analysis of observation and interview data, findings reveal that participants involved recognized the shortcomings of the SEA process implemented despite being SEA neophytes. Data also showed that participants were aware that the basics of meaningful public consultation were not met. Participants recognized the need for alternative approaches and possibly an alternative name for the process in which they participated. They also indicated their dissatisfaction with the SEA, and related participation activities, noting they were left with feelings of distrust in the process and the sense that decisions were foregone. These findings undermine the credibility of SEA and erode its potential as a promising tool for enhancing policy, plans, and programs and eventually project decisions.

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  • Morgan Vespa & A. John Sinclair & Morrissa Boerchers & Robert Gibson, 2017. "New Process, Same Doubts: Participants’ Perceptions of Strategic Environmental Assessment in Western Newfoundland," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 19(01), pages 1-25, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jeapmx:v:19:y:2017:i:01:n:s1464333217500041
    DOI: 10.1142/S1464333217500041
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