| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.63 |
| Liaison | Karen Oberer |
| Submission Date | Aug. 22, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
McGill University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
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1.33 / 2.00 |
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The University engaged with the City of Montreal during its public consultation on its strategic plan for sustainable development (passed 2005) and transportation (passed 2007). McGill is an ongoing partner with the city of Montreal - collaborating on its 2010-2015 Sustainability Plan, and now co-developing its latest plan (2016-2020). McGill has engaged with Montreal on each iteration of their plans since 2005.
McGill is a member of the table de concertation etudiante du Quebec (provincial student union). The university has also worked with the city in its Promenade Fleuve-Montagne Project to better integrate sustainability principles therein and encouraging students, faculty, and staff to participate in consultation processes.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The University supported the Province of Quebec's proposed law on sustainable development (passed 2006).
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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