Abstract
Environmental degradation has become a central concern in political discourse. While governments are expected to regulate harmful private sector activities to help protect nature, the effectiveness of such efforts remains questionable. This study examines how Canadian legislators engage with environmental protection by analyzing debates in the House of Commons and parliamentary committees. Our findings show that, despite a general consensus among parliamentarians on the importance of environmental issues, proposed laws often lack concrete tools to prevent environmental harm. Environmental protection is frequently sidelined in favor of political and economic priorities. This analysis explores how greenwashing narratives serve to protect powerful interests while marginalizing vulnerable communities in environmental decision-making.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Greenwashing, Environmental protection, Environmental legislation, Parliament, Canada
