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Alberta's irrigation : a strategy for the future : strategy measures

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's... More ≫

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In 2014 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development released Alberta's Irrigation: A Strategy For The Future. The document included five key strategies which together laid out the department's blueprint for the future of the irrigation industry in Alberta. In an effort to manage and measure each of these strategies, an annual measurement and reporting of results was implemented.

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Action plan on homelessness

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This action plan provides the first steps in the Government of Alberta's response to the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force report. The task force was established to find... More ≫

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This action plan provides the first steps in the Government of Alberta's response to the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force report. The task force was established to find innovative ways to end recurring homelessness in Alberta and to find long-term solutions to help those in need.

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Alberta Scaling Permitting Program

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The purpose of the Alberta Scaling Permitting Program is primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. Timber scaling is... More ≫

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The purpose of the Alberta Scaling Permitting Program is primarily to provide the ground rules under which the training and permitting of timber scalers shall occur in Alberta. Timber scaling is conducted for the purpose of providing harvest information to the department of Agriculture and Forestry, and must be done by a person holding a valid scaler's permit. In addition, a valid scaler's permit is also required for any person conducting check scaling on behalf of Agriculture and Forestry. This document defines the requirements for course instructors, course content and duration, obtaining and retaining a scalers permit, and examination procedures.

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Dam Safety Regulator strategic plan

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Presents the three-year strategic plan for the Dam Safety Regulator. It sets out the strategic framework for the dam safety regulatory system in Alberta and outlines the regulatory structure to... More ≫

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Presents the three-year strategic plan for the Dam Safety Regulator. It sets out the strategic framework for the dam safety regulatory system in Alberta and outlines the regulatory structure to assist in consistent implementation of the Dam Safety Regulatory Framework and continuous improvement of the regulatory system and dam safety management practices.

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Budget 2017 : working to make life better

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Budget 2017 is about making the lives of Albertans better. Alberta is just now beginning to recover from the steepest and most prolonged slide in oil prices in recent history. Alberta is also... More ≫

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Budget 2017 is about making the lives of Albertans better. Alberta is just now beginning to recover from the steepest and most prolonged slide in oil prices in recent history. Alberta is also rebuilding after the Wood Buffalo wildfire – the largest natural disaster in Alberta’s history. Budget 2017 continues to build on the Jobs Plan with economic diversification, support for families and putting Albertans to work. This plan sets the foundation for the return to growth. It is also forward looking and supports sustained growth through investment in critical infrastructure and the implementation of the internationally regarded Climate Leadership Plan that has already resulted in decisions that support expanded market access for Alberta’s energy industry.

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Food security in the context of agricultural land loss in Alberta : a policy research document 2017

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The purpose of this research report is to understand the impact of agricultural land loss on Alberta’s ability to produce food in the future.

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Our water, our future : a plan for action

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Based on the input gathered through the Water Conversation, the Government of Alberta has identified a number of strategic actions in each of the four main topic areas. The strategic actions fall... More ≫

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Based on the input gathered through the Water Conversation, the Government of Alberta has identified a number of strategic actions in each of the four main topic areas. The strategic actions fall into two categories: short-term and long-term. The short-term actions are designed to respond to immediate priorities identified by Albertans. The long-term actions will inform the renewal of our Water for Life action plan, helping align the Government of Alberta's water priorities and initiatives.

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Enhancing assurance : report and recommendations of the Regulatory Enhancement Task Force to the Minister of Energy

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Enhancing Assurance envisions a renewed Policy Development and Policy Assurance System for Alberta, and sets out an enhanced approach to the way government develops and assures policies around... More ≫

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Enhancing Assurance envisions a renewed Policy Development and Policy Assurance System for Alberta, and sets out an enhanced approach to the way government develops and assures policies around upstream oil and gas. The enhanced system will encourage innovation, have clear and predictable processes, enhance our province’s competitiveness and, most importantly, achieve the results Albertans want.

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Provincial review of infection prevention and control

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Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health... More ≫

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Following a situation concerning inadequate sterilization of surgical instruments at an Alberta hospital, in March 2007 the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness asked regional health authorities, the Alberta Cancer Board, and the health professional regulatory bodies to review and advise him on their infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, programs and systems. This report of the provincial review outlines the importance of IPC in the context of Alberta's health system and what was learned about the current state of IPC in Alberta. It identifies directions for moving forward, including specific actions to strengthen and enhance infection prevention and control across the health system in Alberta.

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First Nations, Métis and Inuit education policy framework : a progress report

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In 2002, the department released the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Education Policy Framework. The purpose of this report is to communicate the current work of the department toward... More ≫

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In 2002, the department released the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Education Policy Framework. The purpose of this report is to communicate the current work of the department toward improving Aboriginal learner success. The summary is not exhaustive but highlights some of the Ministerial initiatives that are being undertaken.

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