| This thesis is an investigation of the development of ecological goods and services policy in Ontario. This investigation includes the development of a list of general principles that can guide the development of ecological goods and services policy in Ontario based on lessons learned from international experiences with ecological goods and services policy, in-depth interviews with individuals with policy responsibility in Ontario, and a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis characterizing supply of ecological goods and services in Ontario. The principles include: a clear and consistent definition of ecological goods and services, clear definition of objectives, fairness, cost-effectiveness, policy integration and political feasibility. This research represents an opportunity to move the debate on ecological goods and services policy forward in Ontario. |
