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Investing in our future : responding to the rapid growth of oil sands development

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To address challenges resulting from the rapid pace of oil sands development, and to anticipate the impacts of continuing growth, the Oil Sands Ministerial Strategy Committee of the provincial... More ≫

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To address challenges resulting from the rapid pace of oil sands development, and to anticipate the impacts of continuing growth, the Oil Sands Ministerial Strategy Committee of the provincial government was directed by Cabinet in 2006 to develop a coordinated short-term action plan to address the social, environmental and economic impacts of oil sands development in local communities. This report is designed to support that initiative and to provide a foundation of facts and information about oil sands developments.

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Western Canada transportation infrastructure strategy for an economic network : a time for vision and leadership

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This executive briefing is intended to challenge the federal government and other leaders to make transportation infrastructure reinvestment a top priority. It represents the Western... More ≫

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This executive briefing is intended to challenge the federal government and other leaders to make transportation infrastructure reinvestment a top priority. It represents the Western Transportation Ministers Council initial framework for a more coordinated approach to infrastructure renewal by providing an integrated western development plan as a template.

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Report of the Royal Commission on the Development of Northern Alberta

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The Royal Commission on the Development of Northern Alberta was established to study the conditions and particular requirements of the northern areas of Alberta in relation to their present and... More ≫

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The Royal Commission on the Development of Northern Alberta was established to study the conditions and particular requirements of the northern areas of Alberta in relation to their present and potential development, to assist the economic development of the area. The first meeting of the Commission was held in July 1957 and it released its report in March of the following year. The report includes a set of recommendations under the headings of agriculture, forestry, surveys, transportation, communication, water resources, and general recommendations.

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Proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap regulatory framework : Government of Alberta technical submission

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the proposed federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Regulatory Framework. In it, Alberta identifies an overwhelming number of flaws in the federal... More ≫

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the proposed federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Regulatory Framework. In it, Alberta identifies an overwhelming number of flaws in the federal government's proposed framework that render it unfeasible. The technical submission does not alter Alberta's position that the proposed emissions cap is unconstitutional. As set out in Section 92A of the Constitution Act, 1867, Alberta has exclusive jurisdiction to manage the rate of non-renewable natural resources production and operational aspects of their development in the province.

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Alberta - British Columbia northern airports strategy

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Following an Alberta-British Columbia joint premiers and ministers meeting in 2004, the ministers of transportation were asked to review their airport strategies in relation to the airport... More ≫

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Following an Alberta-British Columbia joint premiers and ministers meeting in 2004, the ministers of transportation were asked to review their airport strategies in relation to the airport strategy of the federal government. The ministers worked with stakeholders to facilitate the development of a northern airports strategy that recognized the role of airports as economic enablers for business, freight and tourism.

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Responding to Canada's growth challenge : options to reform equalization – position paper

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This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions... More ≫

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This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions necessary for shared prosperity and sustainable growth. It explores potential options to simplify the program, encourage growth, and make it more transparent and fairer to Canadian taxpayers.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta for the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council recommends that a regional plan for southern Alberta should focus on water supply, economic development and conservation needs.

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Working together : report of the Capital Region Integrated Growth Management Plan Project Team

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In June 2007, Premier Stelmach initiated a comprehensive project to develop an integrated growth management plan for the Capital Region. A task team was appointed to investigate growth projections... More ≫

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In June 2007, Premier Stelmach initiated a comprehensive project to develop an integrated growth management plan for the Capital Region. A task team was appointed to investigate growth projections for the region, core and social infrastructure needs, alternative approaches to governance, and potential models for sharing in the costs of regional projects. This report provides the findings and recommendations of the project team, and includes a comprehensive framework for a regional growth management plan identifying growth projections, current plans, projected needs and gaps in land use, core infrastructure and social infrastructure. It also includes: an identification of key issues to be addressed by the provincial government; a governance model that outlines the nature and make up of a new regional board, its functions and services, and how decisions should be made; estimates of the costs and benefits of a regional approach and suggested models for sharing in the costs of regional...

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