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Economic Development and Trade annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Economic Development and Trade contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Economic Development and Trade contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results as set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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What we heard : consultation to enhance protection of the Castle area in the South Saskatchewan region

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This report presents the results of the Government of Alberta consultations with Albertans about enhancing the protection of the Castle area in 2016.

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State of business vitality in rural Alberta : analysis of twelve Alberta Business Vitality Initiatives (BVIs)

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of... More ≫

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of community leaders, business people and citizens about the current business environment in their community and compares the results to an average of other communities to determine possible short and long-term actions the community can undertake to improve its business friendliness.

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State of business vitality in rural Alberta : analysis of twelve Alberta Business Vitality Initiatives (BVIs)

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of... More ≫

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of community leaders, business people and citizens about the current business environment in their community and compares the results to an average of other communities to determine possible short and long-term actions the community can undertake to improve its business friendliness.

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Investing in our economy : north-south corridor transmission reinforcement : Government of Alberta response to the Critical Transmission Review Committee report

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In December 2011, the Minister of Energy appointed the Critical Transmission Review Committee to review the process and information used by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in... More ≫

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In December 2011, the Minister of Energy appointed the Critical Transmission Review Committee to review the process and information used by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in developing its North-South transmission reinforcement plan. The Committee submitted its report in February 2012, which concluded AESO’s forecast, selection of high-voltage direct current technology, and timing of the two North-South transmission lines were reasonable. The report also included several recommendations. The Government of Alberta reviewed and considered the findings and recommendations of the Committee, and this document contains its response to the Committee’s report.

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Powering our economy : Critical Transmission Review Committee report

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The CTRC was an independent committee tasked to review the reasonableness of the AESO’s plan for critical transmission infrastructure between Edmonton and Calgary, including their timing, the... More ≫

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The CTRC was an independent committee tasked to review the reasonableness of the AESO’s plan for critical transmission infrastructure between Edmonton and Calgary, including their timing, the proposed technology, AESO forecasts, and identifying appropriate changes to the Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009.

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Phase 2 working towards the South Saskatchewan regional plan

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This workbook focuses on the five key areas for which the Alberta government sought the RAC’s advice. Each section of the workbook gives an overview of the advice requested from the RAC,... More ≫

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This workbook focuses on the five key areas for which the Alberta government sought the RAC’s advice. Each section of the workbook gives an overview of the advice requested from the RAC, highlights some of its learnings and summarizes its recommendations to government.Your input on these recommendations is essential as the government works to develop a draft regional plan.This workbook is designed to help you share your views on these important matters.

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Alberta industrial sector market opportunities report

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As part of its role in identifying and fostering economic opportunities, Alberta Finance and Enterprise engaged McKinsey & Company to develop an assessment of significant economic growth... More ≫

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As part of its role in identifying and fostering economic opportunities, Alberta Finance and Enterprise engaged McKinsey & Company to develop an assessment of significant economic growth opportunities in Alberta. This report reviews the options for growth in nine of Alberta's leading industrial sectors as well as the roles that industry and government could play in helping to capture these opportunities.

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Renewable energy toolkit for economic development

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The purpose of this Toolkit is three-fold: A. UNDERSTANDING - To aid communities in understanding the basics of renewable energy and the types of projects. B. COMMUNITY READINESS - To aid... More ≫

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The purpose of this Toolkit is three-fold: A. UNDERSTANDING - To aid communities in understanding the basics of renewable energy and the types of projects. B. COMMUNITY READINESS - To aid communities in being ready to consider renewable energy projects before specifi c projects have been presented. C. PROJECT SCREENING - To aid communities in the fi rst level of screening or evaluation of projects, when such projects are presented to them.

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An examination of the effects of economic growth on landscape features and processes in southern Alberta using ALCES (A Landscape Cumulative Effects Simulator)

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. ... More ≫

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To help understand the cumulative effects of rapid economic growth on the southern Alberta landscape, modelling was done to simulate change over a 50-year period using two different scenarios. This report presents the results of the modelling.

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