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Responsible actions annual progress report

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The Government of Alberta released Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta's Oil Sands in February 2009 as a comprehensive 20-year strategic plan for the oil sands. The annual progress reports... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta released Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta's Oil Sands in February 2009 as a comprehensive 20-year strategic plan for the oil sands. The annual progress reports highlight key activities from over 50 projects and initiatives that work towards the development of Alberta's oil sands in a responsible and sustainable way, while supporting research and innovation, and clean, healthy and vibrant communities in the oil sands regions.

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Responsible actions, responsible oil

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Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta’s Oil Sands is the Government of Alberta's 20-year strategic plan to balance development with environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic... More ≫

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Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta’s Oil Sands is the Government of Alberta's 20-year strategic plan to balance development with environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic success. The plan establishes six concrete strategies to support responsible oil sands development. Over 50 projects and initiatives are reflected in the strategic plan. Many have already made significant progress. The strategic plan is closely linked with Alberta’s energy strategy and the land-use framework.

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Responsible actions : a plan for Alberta's oil sands : implementation plan

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The Government of Alberta released Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta's Oil Sands in February 2009 as a comprehensive 20-year strategic plan for the oil sands. This implementation plan sets... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta released Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta's Oil Sands in February 2009 as a comprehensive 20-year strategic plan for the oil sands. This implementation plan sets out to ensure that priority items in the plan are acted upon and that effective planning is undertaken for longer-term actions. It provides guidance to the government's Land-use Framework's regional plans with respect to responsible and sustainable development in the oil sands areas.

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Responsible actions : a plan for Alberta's oil sands

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Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta’s Oil Sands provides a platform to balance development with environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic success. It outlines a strategic... More ≫

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Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta’s Oil Sands provides a platform to balance development with environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic success. It outlines a strategic approach to responsible development of the oil sands resource.

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Building confidence : improving accountability and transparency in Alberta's royalty system

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Report outlines Peter Valentine's recommendations on three areas of the Alberta petroleum and natural gas royalty system. Information includes an oversight of the royalty system; review and... More ≫

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Report outlines Peter Valentine's recommendations on three areas of the Alberta petroleum and natural gas royalty system. Information includes an oversight of the royalty system; review and assessment of the Government's business processes and controls; and performance measurement and reporting.

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Our fair share : report of the Alberta Royalty Review Panel to the Hon. Lyle Oberg, Minister of Finance, 18 September 2007

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Albertans do not receive their fair share from energy development. The royalty rates and formulas have not kept pace with changes in the resource base and world energy markets. Albertans own the... More ≫

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Albertans do not receive their fair share from energy development. The royalty rates and formulas have not kept pace with changes in the resource base and world energy markets. Albertans own the resource. The onus is on their government to re-balance the royalty and tax system so that a fair share is collected. This must be done within an equitable and flexible administrative framework that maintains Alberta's competitive edge for energy investment.

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Oil sands consultations : multistakeholder committee final report

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In 2005, the Government of Alberta initiated consultation on a proposed mineable oil sands strategy to clarify and update policies that guide and regulate oil sands development. A multistakeholder... More ≫

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In 2005, the Government of Alberta initiated consultation on a proposed mineable oil sands strategy to clarify and update policies that guide and regulate oil sands development. A multistakeholder committee was formed in 2006 to consult with Albertans on oil sands development. Input was received from a range of stakeholders representing a variety of views on oil sands development.

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Government of Alberta mineable oil sands strategy : for discussion

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The Government of Alberta uses an integrated approach to development of natural resources so environmental, social and economic issues are considered. Policies and strategies developed in... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta uses an integrated approach to development of natural resources so environmental, social and economic issues are considered. Policies and strategies developed in consultation with Albertans guide public and private actions that contribute to sustainable resource and environmental management. This document presents for public discussion a draft strategy for oil sands mine development and environmental management. The draft strategy was produced by a steering group that included representatives from environmental organizations, First Nations, industry and government.

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Oil sands development policy

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The Government's intent in the policy was to provide for the orderly development of the oil sands in such a manner as to supplement but not displace production from the conventional industry.

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