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Sustainable water management and economic development in Alberta

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting... More ≫

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting sustainable economic development.

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Economic benefits for development of high speed rail service in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor

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The purpose of this study was to measure potential benefits generated by the development of a high speed rail system in Alberta. The analysis consists of two independent assessments: an analysis... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to measure potential benefits generated by the development of a high speed rail system in Alberta. The analysis consists of two independent assessments: an analysis of demand-side user benefits as defined by Transport Canada economic evaluation; and a supply-side analysis of economic benefits designed to identify the community benefits in terms of long-term jobs, income and property value increases.

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Regional economic overview and outlook for southern Alberta

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of... More ≫

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of the economy, and to give a general description of the types of environmental impacts that might be expected as a result of economic development in key sectors. Data included in this report were collected through a document and literature review and through interviews with social and environmental scientists, economists, industry representatives, and government officials.

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Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and area tourism development plan

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The purpose of the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and Area Tourism Development Plan is to identify tourism development opportunities that will enhance the role of the park as a core... More ≫

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The purpose of the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and Area Tourism Development Plan is to identify tourism development opportunities that will enhance the role of the park as a core tourist attraction and optimize the economic benefits to the surrounding area. Underlying this goal is the imperative to ensure development occurs in the most appropriate places to protect the very resources that make the park unique.

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A more productive Alberta : our key to future economic growth

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Examines key productivity drivers and what Alberta needs to create "a culture of innovation and productivity" within the province.

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Economic impact of the Alberta forest industry

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This report provides a snapshot into the current financial state of the Alberta's forest products sector and outlines the key contributions of forestry within the regions where it operates.

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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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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : a summary of results and policy recommendations

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market.

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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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Review of the regional input-output (IO) model developed for SAL

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Alberta Environment has retained Econometric Research Limited (ERL) to review and evaluate the SAL IO Model developed by Suren Kulshreshtha Dale Russell (K&R). The model integrates social,... More ≫

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Alberta Environment has retained Econometric Research Limited (ERL) to review and evaluate the SAL IO Model developed by Suren Kulshreshtha Dale Russell (K&R). The model integrates social, economic, and environmental information for southern Alberta and assesses the consequences of potential development scenarios on the region over the next two generation.

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