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Approved water management plan for the Milk River Basin (Alberta) : Phase one

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The Approved Water Management Plan for the Milk River Basin (Alberta) provides direction for the management of water in the Alberta portion of the Milk River basin. The recommendations and... More ≫

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The Approved Water Management Plan for the Milk River Basin (Alberta) provides direction for the management of water in the Alberta portion of the Milk River basin. The recommendations and strategies contained in this plan were developed through stakeholder engagement. The focus of this plan is to provide efficiencies in the decision-making process by enabling water allocation transfers in the basin. This plan is intended to align with existing plans, policies, legislation, and inter-jurisdictional agreements that affect water management in the basin.

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Climate and CO2 sensitive forest growth models illustrated

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Understanding the impacts of climate and CO2 on forest growth has become increasingly important and necessary for sustainable forest management in Alberta and elsewhere. This technical/scientific... More ≫

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Understanding the impacts of climate and CO2 on forest growth has become increasingly important and necessary for sustainable forest management in Alberta and elsewhere. This technical/scientific document describes and demonstrates the fundamental concepts and methodologies associated with developing climate and CO2 sensitive models. It can help practitioners and decision-makers to better understand, adapt and devise strategies to respond to the occurring and predicted changes due to climate and CO2.

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Auto insurance changes in Alberta

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Contains an executive summary and the full reports of two separate but complementary reports commissioned by Treasury Board and Finance to guide long-term automobile insurance reforms. Oliver... More ≫

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Contains an executive summary and the full reports of two separate but complementary reports commissioned by Treasury Board and Finance to guide long-term automobile insurance reforms. Oliver Wyman's report provides insights into the financial implications of reform options, while the analysis by Nous delves deeper into the broader effects on the economy, employers and government finances. By considering both aspects, the government can gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential trade-offs between short-term financial costs and long-term economic sustainability. Consideration of both the economic impacts and actuarial costs of potential reforms is crucial for informed decision making.

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Alberta health system sustainability and resiliency action plan

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Alberta Health engaged Ernst & Young to perform a review of Alberta's response to COVID-19 and to facilitate the development of recommended priority actions that the health system should... More ≫

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Alberta Health engaged Ernst & Young to perform a review of Alberta's response to COVID-19 and to facilitate the development of recommended priority actions that the health system should consider in order to build longer-term capacity and resilience. This report sets out specific actions to be considered by Alberta's health system and aggregated into an agreed-upon delivery plan by Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services. The review and action plan are structured around six themes: workforce; acute, critical care and surgery; primary and community care; governance and decision-making; public health; and modelling.

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State of Indigenous community-based monitoring in Alberta (2015-2018)

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The stewardship of Alberta's resources requires informed decision-making at local, regional, and provincial scales based on the best available knowledge from multiple knowledge systems. In the... More ≫

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The stewardship of Alberta's resources requires informed decision-making at local, regional, and provincial scales based on the best available knowledge from multiple knowledge systems. In the interest of advancing Indigenous community-based monitoring (ICBM) in Alberta, interviews were conducted with participants from 51 First Nations and Métis organizations across Alberta. The resulting report provides a snapshot of the ICBM landscape in Alberta, related to needs, interests and readiness to engage in community-based monitoring from the lens of First Nations and Métis organizations between 2015 and 2018.

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Measuring access to specialty care : a health evidence review : final report

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The primary purpose of this health evidence review was to identify current measures for assessing access to specialty care, focusing on transitions from primary health care to specialty care, from... More ≫

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The primary purpose of this health evidence review was to identify current measures for assessing access to specialty care, focusing on transitions from primary health care to specialty care, from specialty care back to primary health care, and between specialty care programs and physicians. Measures may be from the patient, provider or system perspective.

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Brokering science for environmental management : progress report from the Chief Scientist : a term in review

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a... More ≫

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This progress report outlines the activities undertaken by the Chief Scientist of Alberta Environment and Parks over the inaugural appointment of this position. Highlights include: building a strategic knowledge network with the broader scientific community; seeking ways to braid Indigenous Knowledge in Alberta’s environmental science program; supporting a strong science culture within the department; brokering scientific reviews by external experts to address environmental concerns or issues; reporting on the condition of Alberta’s environment; and improving availability and accessibility of scientific evidence to inform decision-making processes.

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Linear disturbances in the Livingstone Porcupine Hills of Alberta : review of potential ecological responses

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Drawing from a previous assessment of ecological response to a range of human activities in southwestern Alberta, this report summarizes evidence for ecological response to linear disturbances and... More ≫

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Drawing from a previous assessment of ecological response to a range of human activities in southwestern Alberta, this report summarizes evidence for ecological response to linear disturbances and summarizes several published case studies to inform land use planning and related decision-making processes related to the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills region.

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Alberta Early Development Instrument community profile report, 2016 data collection : Ponoka and area

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The Early Development Instrument community profile reports provide local-level information on children’s developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year, in the domains of physical health and... More ≫

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The Early Development Instrument community profile reports provide local-level information on children’s developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year, in the domains of physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and communication and general knowledge. By providing information to support the understanding of the state of children’s developmental health, the reports facilitate informed decision-making that in turn supports positive change for children’s developmental trajectories. The reports also provide local leaders and stakeholders with relevant data that can be used to inform local planning and improvement activities.

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Alberta Early Development Instrument community profile report, 2016 data collection : Calgary - North Central

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The Early Development Instrument community profile reports provide local-level information on children’s developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year, in the domains of physical health and... More ≫

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The Early Development Instrument community profile reports provide local-level information on children’s developmental outcomes during the Kindergarten year, in the domains of physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, and communication and general knowledge. By providing information to support the understanding of the state of children’s developmental health, the reports facilitate informed decision-making that in turn supports positive change for children’s developmental trajectories. The reports also provide local leaders and stakeholders with relevant data that can be used to inform local planning and improvement activities.

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