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Ontario emissions trading : review and assessment

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The implementation of the Emissions Trading Code in Ontario in 2001 introduced the use of market-based instruments for reducing emissions of nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide in that province. The... More ≫

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The implementation of the Emissions Trading Code in Ontario in 2001 introduced the use of market-based instruments for reducing emissions of nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide in that province. The intent of the Code was to help Ontario move ahead on economic and environmental objectives, including: reducing the deficit, ensuring a sound financial footing for environmental infrastructure and services, encouraging innovation, and enhancing competitiveness. This report reviews and assesses the impact of the Code, and presents some learnings for Alberta.

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Albertans & climate change : a strategy for managing environmental and economic risks

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This strategy outlines the government’s climate change approach of influencing the development of an effective national climate change response, while at the same time, taking action within the... More ≫

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This strategy outlines the government’s climate change approach of influencing the development of an effective national climate change response, while at the same time, taking action within the province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Economic impacts of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector

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In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of... More ≫

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In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. This report, prepared by the Conference Board of Canada and presented to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, estimates the potential economic impact of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector.

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Update report on Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's upstream oil and gas reclamation certificate program

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in... More ≫

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The Province introduced reclamation certificates in 1963 to promote reclamation of industrially disturbed private lands. The program was expanded to include public lands in 1978 and revised in 2003 to increase the province's ability to handle certificate applications while maintaining environmental standards.

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : economic valuation technical report

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The Ecosystem Services Approach Pilot on Wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's 10-year ES Roadmap; its completion and results are considered a... More ≫

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The Ecosystem Services Approach Pilot on Wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's 10-year ES Roadmap; its completion and results are considered a progression in understanding and applying an ES Approach to support decision making. This technical report was prepared for the ES Pilot team members, technical professionals, and other target groups/individuals with interests in economic valuation. The report documents the approaches undertaken to conduct economic valuations and deliver major deliverables and to discuss the links of economic valuation to wetland decision making. Limitations, caveats and next steps are also discussed.

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Terms of reference for developing the South Saskatchewan region

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This document sets out the process by which the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan will be developed, and provides guidance from Cabinet on specific economic, environmental and social factors that... More ≫

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This document sets out the process by which the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan will be developed, and provides guidance from Cabinet on specific economic, environmental and social factors that must be considered.

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Regional sustainable development strategy for the Athabasca Oil Sands area

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This document confirms, “Resources such as trees, minerals, wildlife, water, fish, range, public land and plants shall be managed in a manner that addresses their interdependence, and recognizes... More ≫

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This document confirms, “Resources such as trees, minerals, wildlife, water, fish, range, public land and plants shall be managed in a manner that addresses their interdependence, and recognizes that the use of one resource can affect other users and other resources. Environmental decisions will take into account economic impacts, and economic decisions will reflect environmental impacts.”

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Terms of reference for developing the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

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This document sets out the process by which the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan will be developed, and provides guidance from Cabinet on specific economic, environmental and social factors that must... More ≫

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This document sets out the process by which the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan will be developed, and provides guidance from Cabinet on specific economic, environmental and social factors that must be considered.

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Terms of reference for developing the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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This document specifies what is inside and outside of scope of a regional plan by providing guidance on the economic, environmental and social factors that are to be considered as the Regional... More ≫

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This document specifies what is inside and outside of scope of a regional plan by providing guidance on the economic, environmental and social factors that are to be considered as the Regional Advisory Council prepares its advice to Cabinet and as the Government of Alberta prepares the regional plan.

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An examination of the effects of economic growth on landscape features and processes in southern Alberta using ALCES (A Landscape Cumulative Effects Simulator)

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. ... More ≫

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. This report presents the results of the modelling.

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