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Pierre Trudeau, the Club of Rome, and the Degrowth of Canada

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Trudeau's Collaboration with Club of Rome

This chapter explores the interaction between founding members of the Club of Rome and the Canadian government, focusing on Trudeau's engagement with the organization's global governance ideas in the early 1970s. It delves into the Canadian government's interest in the Club of Rome's systems approach to address worldwide issues, leading to the establishment of a national association for the organization in Canada. The chapter highlights Trudeau's support for environmental policies influenced by the Club of Rome's focus on shifting perspectives on economic growth towards sustainable development.

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