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Innovation Capital Working Group report and recommendations

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report... More ≫

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report includes 14 recommendations.

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Integrating energy efficiency into the utility system : a review of delivery and funding models

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This paper provides information and analysis related to both energy efficiency program delivery models and program funding mechanisms, and is intended as a first step to understanding the factors... More ≫

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This paper provides information and analysis related to both energy efficiency program delivery models and program funding mechanisms, and is intended as a first step to understanding the factors that might motivate Energy Efficiency Alberta to engage in further integration with the province's utility system, and to understanding what form this integration might take.

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Local food supply chains in Alberta : case studies from the saskatoon, potato and lamb sectors : final report

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) commissioned this study to provide a broad picture of the market potential in various local food supply chains within the province. This exploratory... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) commissioned this study to provide a broad picture of the market potential in various local food supply chains within the province. This exploratory study examines various aspects of local food supply chains in Alberta, as exemplified by saskatoons, potatoes and lamb. For each product we considered mainstream supply chains that sell to major retail outlets, intermediated supply chains that involve intermediaries such as buying clubs, bakeries, restaurants or other businesses that sell to consumers, and direct supply chains where the producer sells directly to the consumer.

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Unlocking the prize : metal fabrication procurement for development and operation of Alberta's oil sands

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This study explores the competitiveness factors and growing industry trends related to procurement decisions made when oil sands buyers award contracts to Metal Fabrication and Machinery... More ≫

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This study explores the competitiveness factors and growing industry trends related to procurement decisions made when oil sands buyers award contracts to Metal Fabrication and Machinery Manufacturing (MFMM) suppliers during the development, construction and operation of mining, in-situ and upgrader projects. The study helps to provide market intelligence for the development and execution of growth strategies in areas where Alberta’s MFMM sector has a competitive advantage. It also provides a better understanding of the needs of Alberta’s oil sands industry, describes how to strengthen relationships between Alberta’s MFMM sector and oil sand project owners, and support continued economic growth in the province.

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Alberta Competitiveness Council : moving Alberta forward

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors impacting the province's overall competitiveness as well as its competitiveness in four specific sectors of Alberta's economy: agriculture, financial services, manufacturing, and petrochemicals/chemicals. A task team was established for each of these sectors, as well as a task team dedicated to examining the overall factors of competitiveness. This report summarizes the findings of the Council's task teams.

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Development of energy, emission and water flow sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modeling : final report

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This research was initiated by the Department of Energy, Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions in order to understand the energy, emissions and water flow... More ≫

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This research was initiated by the Department of Energy, Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions in order to understand the energy, emissions and water flow patterns in the Province of Alberta through the development of Sankey diagrams. Sankey diagrams are a specific type of diagram in which the width of the arrows is proportional to the quantity of flow. A key objective of this research is developing an Alberta-specific energy forecasting and planning model for studying different greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios for the energy demand and supply sectors of the Province of Alberta.

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Local food supply chains in Alberta : case studies from the differentiated beef sector

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This research project was commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in order to provide insights into the functioning of Alberta local food supply chains. As the demand for local... More ≫

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This research project was commissioned by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in order to provide insights into the functioning of Alberta local food supply chains. As the demand for local food grows in the province, ARD is looking for ways to encourage the development of supportive infrastructure that is necessary in order to meet the growing demand. This study is a pilot to examine one local food product – differentiated beef – across three types of local supply chains in Alberta: a direct marketing supply chain, an intermediated supply chain and a mainstream grocery supply chain. This pilot study will help to determine if future expansion of the research to other local products would be fruitful in terms of informing future policy and programs.

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Post-summer Alberta tourism operator survey

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This summary report reflects comments from a cross-section of the province’s tourism industry including hotel/motel properties, attractions and events, campground and RV parks, and tour operators.... More ≫

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This summary report reflects comments from a cross-section of the province’s tourism industry including hotel/motel properties, attractions and events, campground and RV parks, and tour operators. It further provides a geographic representation of industry operators throughout the province and those outside operators serving Alberta’s tourism industry.

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Pre-summer Alberta tourism operator survey

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This summary report reflects comments from a cross-section of the province’s tourism industry including hotel/motel properties, attractions and events, campground and RV parks, and tour operators.... More ≫

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This summary report reflects comments from a cross-section of the province’s tourism industry including hotel/motel properties, attractions and events, campground and RV parks, and tour operators. It further provides a geographic representation of industry operators throughout the province and those outside operators serving Alberta’s tourism industry.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Robert Jamieson

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Robert Jamieson, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Robert Jamieson, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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