Participation Equality in the Public Policy Process

"Participation Equality in the Public Policy Process" is a scholarly book that addresses the perception and reality of equality in the Canadian public policy process. It argues that the common notion of objective analysis and development in politics often does not reflect reality. Instead, research shows that well-funded and politically supported interests and parties dominate, leading to an imbalance in the process. The book specifically examines the controversial land use decision in Clayoquot Sound from 1993 and demonstrates that access to resources such as money, expertise, and political influence is crucial for achieving desired policy outcomes. The author, Christine Callihoo, highlights the challenges arising from this inequality and calls for a fairer consideration of all voices in the political decision-making process.