From “Social Licence” to “Social Partnership”: Promoting Shared Interests for Resource and Infrastructure Development

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Page Title:From “Social Licence” to “Social Partnership”: Promoting Shared Interests for Resource and Infrastructure Development – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title:From “Social Licence” to “Social Partnership”: Promoting Shared Interests for Resource and Infrastructure Development
URL:https://cdhowe.org/publication/social-licence-social-partnership-promoting-shared-interests-resource-and-infrastructure/
Published Date:December 1, 2015
Accessed Date:February 17, 2025

With the new federal government committed to reviewing the approval process for major resource projects, a key focus should be on encouraging stronger social partnerships between stakeholders, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “From ‘Social Licence’ to ‘Social Partnership’: Promoting Shared Interests for Resource and Infrastructure Development,” authors Geoffrey Hale and Yale Belanger identify best practices for successful community engagement by companies, industries and governments that have a proven track record of success. 

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