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The Government of Alberta's policy on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management, 2015

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The Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management was developed in consultation with the Metis Settlements General Council and a working group of Settlement... More ≫

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The Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management was developed in consultation with the Metis Settlements General Council and a working group of Settlement leaders, as well as industry stakeholders. It establishes a formal consultation process between Alberta, project proponents and the Metis Settlements. The policy came into force on April 4, 2016 and was amended in April 2020. Implementation of the policy is consistent with Alberta's approach to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

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The Government of Alberta’s guidelines on consultation with Metis settlements on land and natural resource management 2016

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 (Policy) was released in the Spring of 2016. To fully implement the Policy,... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta’s Policy on Consultation with Metis Settlements on Land and Natural Resource Management, 2015 (Policy) was released in the Spring of 2016. To fully implement the Policy, the Government of Alberta has developed these Guidelines, along with sector-specific consultation matrices (Appendix A of this document). The Guidelines were modeled after the First Nation consultation guidelines, and support clarity of roles, transparency and consistency for all stakeholders involved in the consultation process.

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Plan amendment guidelines for an approved integrated resource plan

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Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide direction for managing Alberta's public land and resources. When IRPs are developed, information on resources and activities is gathered and the views of... More ≫

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Integrated resource plans (IRPs) provide direction for managing Alberta's public land and resources. When IRPs are developed, information on resources and activities is gathered and the views of interested government departments, municipal authorities, interest groups and the general public are considered. After it has been approved by the Economic Planning Cabinet Committee, an IRP is implemented by government agencies and the private sector. IRPs are flexible. As new information becomes available or situations change, revisions or plan amendments can be made to an approved plan.

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Understanding land use in Alberta

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The... More ≫

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This booklet is intended to help Albertans understand the ways in which the land is used, the land-use issues, and the choices required to best manage and sustain land for Alberta's future. The first section provides a broad overview of Alberta's land, its uses, management and challenges. The second section provides more information about the many ways in which Alberta's lands are used and the contributions the land makes to our well-being. It includes information about agriculture, forestry, energy, tourism and recreation, settlements, First Nations, Metis Settlements, climate change, watersheds, biological diversity, fish and wildlife, and parks and protected areas.

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The Government of Alberta's First Nations consultation policy on land management and resource development

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Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development addresses the manner in which Alberta will consult with First Nations and defines the roles and... More ≫

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Alberta's First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development addresses the manner in which Alberta will consult with First Nations and defines the roles and responsibilities of all parties. This Policy is designed to create an approach to consultation that benefits all Albertans. The purpose of this Policy is to identify consistent approach to consultation that will be applied by Alberta Government departments involved in Land Management and Resource Development decisions. This Policy is intended to define Alberta's role in the consultation process and to set out Alberta's expectations of First Nations and Industry.

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