Examines current and emerging environmental and conservation policy issues in Ontario. Examples of the issues to be examined may include: biodiversity and species at risk; land stewardship and agricultural land conservation; conventional vs. green energy; mining and natural resources development; municipal solid waste management; water quality and quantity; climate change; smog and air quality.

Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing or by permission of the Instructor. Students with Third-year standing may have access subject to space availability and approval from the Faculty.