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Human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire : problem formulation

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Presents findings of a study to complete a problem formulation for human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire. The main goal of the work was to better understand and... More ≫

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Presents findings of a study to complete a problem formulation for human health risks associated with surface water impacts after a wildfire. The main goal of the work was to better understand and assess potential human health risks from the Horse River Wildfire on surface water bodies that serve as drinking and recreational water sources and apply learnings to future wildfires. Five recommendations are provided, including a review of facilities in Alberta that are most susceptible to wildfire associated surface water risk and generation of a small suite of key indicator compounds to help notify water users of the wildfire related impacts to water.

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South Saskatchewan Regional Plan : 5-year evaluation 2014-2019

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The report details the results of the five-year evaluation of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The five-year evaluation is required under the... More ≫

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The report details the results of the five-year evaluation of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The five-year evaluation is required under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act "to evaluate the objectives and audit the policies of regional plans for the purpose of determining whether either or both are meeting the purposes of this Act, and to make a public report to the Stewardship Minister on the evaluation and audit.”

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Spring 2019 wildfire review : final report

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry commissioned an independent review of its Wildfire Management Branch and the extraordinary wildfire activity the organization faced in 2019. The review focused on... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry commissioned an independent review of its Wildfire Management Branch and the extraordinary wildfire activity the organization faced in 2019. The review focused on the operational aspects of the 2019 response to the spring wildfires, the impact on and perspectives of residents, partners and stakeholders; and an evaluation of the Wildfire Management program in its entirety including the connection of the 2019 experience to past fire seasons and reviews. The final report includes a number of recommendations and opportunities for improvement. Also included in this record is a four-page document outlining next steps to be taken by Agriculture and Forestry in response to the recommendations in the report.

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Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations involving Jim Ellis

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Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations against Mr. Jim Ellis, former Chief Executive Officer of... More ≫

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Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations against Mr. Jim Ellis, former Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Energy Regulator. The report looks into allegations, the investigation and facts. The report also makes findings and recommendations.

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Oil Sands Monitoring Program : recommendation report (part 2 of 2)

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven... More ≫

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This report presents recommendations for the steps that should be taken by the Oils Sands Monitoring Program to: address the priority key questions that were identified as rising out of seven workshops held between the end of October 2018 and early February 2019; achieve the program's objectives; and integrate the program in a manner consistent with its operational framework agreement.

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Lower Athabasca Regional Plan : 5-year evaluation 2012-2017

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The report details the results of the 5-year evaluation of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The 5-year evaluation is required under the Alberta... More ≫

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The report details the results of the 5-year evaluation of the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, produced by a third-party evaluation committee. The 5-year evaluation is required under the Alberta Land Stewardship Act "to evaluate the objectives and audit the policies of regional plans for the purpose of determining whether either or both are meeting the purposes of this Act, and to make a public report to the Stewardship Minister on the evaluation and audit.”

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Human-wildlife coexistence

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This report outlines recommendations for improving human-wildlife coexistence in the Bow Valley, based on feedback from a public engagement compiled by the Government of Alberta in August 2018.

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Setting Alberta on the path to caribou recovery

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Report of a provincial mediator who met with representatives of industry, municipalities, Indigenous peoples, environmental non-government organizations and academics to gather information... More ≫

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Report of a provincial mediator who met with representatives of industry, municipalities, Indigenous peoples, environmental non-government organizations and academics to gather information regarding caribou range planning within Alberta. Includes recommendations to advise government on a path forward considerate of caribou recovery, stakeholder impacts and the federal caribou recovery strategies.

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Assessing the scientific integrity of the Canada-Alberta joint oil sands monitoring (2012-2015) : expert panel review

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In 2012, Canada and Alberta launched a Joint Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) to improve, consolidate and integrate existing disparate monitoring arrangements into a single, transparent government-led... More ≫

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In 2012, Canada and Alberta launched a Joint Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) to improve, consolidate and integrate existing disparate monitoring arrangements into a single, transparent government-led approach with a strong scientific base. A Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was developed, describing a phased and adaptive approach to monitoring in the oil sands region to be undertaken over three years (2012-2015). Included in the Plan was a call for an external expert peer review plan after Year Three. This report presents the findings of the expert review panel.

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Review of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency was formally launched in April 2014. An early review of the arms-length environmental monitoring agency was requested by the... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency was formally launched in April 2014. An early review of the arms-length environmental monitoring agency was requested by the Honourable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks. This report provides a summary of the findings of the review and options and recommendations for action.

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