The Town of Qualicum Beach is interested in exploring the ‘doughnut’ economic model municipalities such as the City of Nanaimo have adopted as a guiding principle.
Qualicum Beach council wants to learn more about the model. A notice of motion was presented at its regular meeting on Dec. 7 to invite representatives from the City of Nanaimo to present and share the concept.
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Qualicum Beach council will consider the notice of motion at the Jan. 18 regular council meeting.
The doughnut economic model is a new concept that challenges economies to meet and exceed minimum global living standards and equity, while avoiding pushing beyond ecological limits.
Nanaimo is just one of a few local governments that include Amsterdam and Copenhagen to have followed this model.
— NEWS Staff
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