A Public Policy Analysis: The Effect of Issue Framing and the Policy Network on Environmental Tobacco Smoke Bylaw Development in Peel Region

Author

Deborah Keen, Western University

Date of Award

7-1-2006

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Brunet-Jailly, Emmanuel

Geographical Areas

Peel Region

Abstract

This paper examines the decision-making process used by local officials in the Region of Peel in the development of the environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) bylaw based on an analysis of literature, public documents, and media accounts. The findings reveal that the factors consistent with a weak policy outcome were evident in the decision-making process, including the poor networking skills of external proponents, a strong network of opponents, the primary use of an economic frame, and a council that was receptive to economic arguments.

Recommended Citation

Keen, Deborah, "A Public Policy Analysis: The Effect of Issue Framing and the Policy Network on Environmental Tobacco Smoke Bylaw Development in Peel Region" (2006). MPA Major Research Papers. 60.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/60