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Sustainable water management and economic development in Alberta

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting... More ≫

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting sustainable economic development.

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Guidelines to the procurement obligations of domestic and international trade agreements [2021]

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These guidelines have been developed by the Governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to assist procuring entities in understanding their procurement-related obligations... More ≫

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These guidelines have been developed by the Governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to assist procuring entities in understanding their procurement-related obligations under the following domestic and international trade agreements: the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Water reuse in Alberta : experiences and impacts on economic growth

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This report is the outcome of work completed under the first phase of a four-phased approach to identify and assess the limitations of current water policy on economic growth.

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Regional economic overview and outlook for southern Alberta

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of... More ≫

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of the economy, and to give a general description of the types of environmental impacts that might be expected as a result of economic development in key sectors. Data included in this report were collected through a document and literature review and through interviews with social and environmental scientists, economists, industry representatives, and government officials.

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Alberta – Northwest Territories Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation and development

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The purpose of this Memorandum is to promote formal and informal cooperation and collaboration between Alberta and NWT. The Memorandum will also facilitate information sharing between the... More ≫

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The purpose of this Memorandum is to promote formal and informal cooperation and collaboration between Alberta and NWT. The Memorandum will also facilitate information sharing between the jurisdictions, enhance working relationships, and promote partnerships in areas of mutual interest. Without limiting the areas of mutual interest, Alberta and NWT agree to cooperate and share information related to trade, transportation, tourism, regional and community economic development, resource development, energy, the environment, health and social services, education training and skill development, and research and innovation.

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Guidelines to the procurement obligations of domestic and international trade agreements [2013]

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These guidelines have been developed by the Governments of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to assist procuring entities in understanding their procurement-related obligations under the... More ≫

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These guidelines have been developed by the Governments of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to assist procuring entities in understanding their procurement-related obligations under the following domestic and international trade agreements: the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Government Procurement, and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement.

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Exploring the potential for an air emissions trading system for Alberta : lessons learned from existing trading regimes : final report

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As part of the the development of a strategy to enhance the province's air emissions management framework, the Government of Alberta explored the potential for implementing an Alberta-based air... More ≫

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As part of the the development of a strategy to enhance the province's air emissions management framework, the Government of Alberta explored the potential for implementing an Alberta-based air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions trading system and other alternative approaches to setting air emissions limits for the Province as a whole as well as for potential participants in the trading regime. This study was commissioned to inform Alberta's decision-making process by evaluating relevant multipollutant trading regimes operating in other jurisdictions and developing a set of lessons learned that could be applicable to the Alberta setting.

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Director's Order: KTH Developments Inc.

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Director's order imposed on KTH Developments Inc. to cease entering into prepaid contracts with residential consumers until the licensing requirements under section 104(1) of the Consumer... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on KTH Developments Inc. to cease entering into prepaid contracts with residential consumers until the licensing requirements under section 104(1) of the Consumer Protection Act have been met, and to ensure that all prepaid contracts are in writing and include the terms required by Section 10(2) of the Prepaid Contracting Business Licensing Regulation and Section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act.

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Initial scoping of GHG emissions trading potential in Alberta : CABREE discussion paper

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This discussion paper provides an initial scoping of the potential for an emissions trading system in Alberta, specifically focused on greenhouse gases. In doing so, an outline of the theory... More ≫

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This discussion paper provides an initial scoping of the potential for an emissions trading system in Alberta, specifically focused on greenhouse gases. In doing so, an outline of the theory behind the mechanism, current developments, important issues surrounding the design of a system, and the potential for including the different sectors in Alberta are included.

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A more productive Alberta : our key to future economic growth

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Examines key productivity drivers and what Alberta needs to create "a culture of innovation and productivity" within the province.

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