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First Nations Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2016 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response

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Presents six recommendations and the related government responses for the following priorities: leadership and empowerment; professional development; traditional restorative justice; access to... More ≫

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Presents six recommendations and the related government responses for the following priorities: leadership and empowerment; professional development; traditional restorative justice; access to justice; improved access to post-secondary education (including filling allocated spaces for Indigenous students in all faculties); and restoration of funding for upgrading Indigenous representation on school boards.

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Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2017 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response

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Presents nine recommendations made to the government by the Métis Women's Council on Economic Security in 2017, and the related government responses to the recommendations. Recommendations cover... More ≫

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Presents nine recommendations made to the government by the Métis Women's Council on Economic Security in 2017, and the related government responses to the recommendations. Recommendations cover the child intervention system, safety for Indigenous women, support for Indigenous people transitioning to urban centres, Indigenous tourism, social justice, collaboration in the development of government programs and services, and entrepreneurial and employment opportunities resulting from the legalization of cannabis. The Council was established in 2013 to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of Indigenous women in Alberta.

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First Nations Women’s Council on Economic Security : 2014 report and recommendations and Government of Alberta response

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The First Nation's Women’s Council on Economic Security was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of... More ≫

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The First Nation's Women’s Council on Economic Security was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on strategies to improve the economic security of Indigenous women in Alberta. This report presents recommendations and the related government responses on the following priorities: education, missing and murdered women, Indigenous peoples as partners,

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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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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : a summary of results and policy recommendations

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market.

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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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Alberta recreation corridors legislative review : report to the Minister of Community Development

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Recreation corridors are an important component of an overall strategy to increase physical activity and improve the health and wellness of Albertans. Recreation corridors also provide... More ≫

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Recreation corridors are an important component of an overall strategy to increase physical activity and improve the health and wellness of Albertans. Recreation corridors also provide opportunities for economic development, rural diversification, tourism promotion, and economic retention. The Alberta Recreation Corridors Legislative Review Committee was established to provide advice regarding the review of existing legislation related to recreation corridors in Alberta, to address the needs, issues and concerns related to existing trails and future recreation corridors, and to consider, if appropriate, what new legislation would be necessary to support planning, design, construction and operation of recreation corridors in the province. This report provides the Committee's recommendations to the Minister of Community Development.

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Oil Sands Consultation Group final report and recommendations

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In January 2006, the Oil Sands Consultation Group was established by the government with a mandate to provide revised plans for a consultation process for oil sands development that allows... More ≫

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In January 2006, the Oil Sands Consultation Group was established by the government with a mandate to provide revised plans for a consultation process for oil sands development that allows Albertans to share their vision and principles for development of Alberta’s oil sands. The Government of Alberta has accepted all nine recommendations of the Oil Sands Consultation Group.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta for consideration in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the government in December 2014, the council provided 69 recommendations in six topic areas: managing wetlands and lakes as part of watershed management; supporting biodiversity in the region; inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in land-use planning; community growth and community land-use planning; management of outdoor recreation; and economic development.

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