PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES. POLICIES THAT EVADE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. POLICIES THAT INHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY. POLICIES THAT DENY THE EXISTANCE OF A TECHNICAL SOLUTION TO RESOLVE POLLUTION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING. POLICIES THAT DENY AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM OR DELAY ITS RESOLUTION. LACK OF POLITICAL WILL TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CHALLENGE POLLUTORS. CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.