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Alberta’s response to the Competition Bureau on amendments to the Competition Act

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the federal government's amendments to the Competition Act resulting from Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. In... More ≫

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the federal government's amendments to the Competition Act resulting from Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. In it, Alberta identifies significant flaws in the amendments, negative impacts to costs, investment, competitiveness, and regulatory certainty, as well as duplication of legislation and regulations Alberta has in place that ensure accurate and supported environmental reporting. The submission supports Alberta's position that the amendments add new barriers, impede progress to achieving environmental outcomes, and encroach on provincial jurisdiction.

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Innovation Capital Working Group report and recommendations

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report... More ≫

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report includes 14 recommendations.

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Catalyst for success : Alberta Science and Research Investments Program 2000-2006

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The Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) has been building research infrastructure at Alberta's universities since 1997. ASRIP's competitive funding approach supports selected... More ≫

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The Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) has been building research infrastructure at Alberta's universities since 1997. ASRIP's competitive funding approach supports selected science and research initiatives that demonstrate research excellence, build capacity for innovation and promise strategic benefits for Alberta. ASRIP ensures that Alberta researchers have cutting edge tools in the right physical environment to support their quest for innovation through research excellence and to enhance the province's long-term prosperity and quality of life through science, technology and innovation. By illustrating the impacts and opportunities that have been triggered by ASRIP, this report aims to unleash Alberta's imagination and desire to build on ASRIP's investments to create an internationally competitive research environment and a vibrant, knowledge-based community that contributes to Alberta's economic diversification.

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