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Let's talk royalties : ownership of Alberta's mineral resources

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Since oil, natural gas and oil sands resources are located underground, it helps to reference the land when we talk about mineral ownership. In Alberta, where the province owns the majority of the... More ≫

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Since oil, natural gas and oil sands resources are located underground, it helps to reference the land when we talk about mineral ownership. In Alberta, where the province owns the majority of the mineral rights, the government collects taxes, and also collects royalties on behalf of Albertans, as owners of the resource. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Let's talk royalties : Alberta's energy story started millions of years ago

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Provides background on the formation of Alberta's oil, natural gas and oil sands reserves. The value of Alberta’s resources is rooted in the province’s geology — a geology that goes back hundreds... More ≫

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Provides background on the formation of Alberta's oil, natural gas and oil sands reserves. The value of Alberta’s resources is rooted in the province’s geology — a geology that goes back hundreds of millions of years. Understanding the geology of Alberta’s oil, natural gas and oil sands resources, and how it contributes to cost and profitability, is important for understanding how key elements of Alberta’s royalty framework are structured and can be optimized. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Enhancing assurance : report and recommendations of the Regulatory Enhancement Task Force to the Minister of Energy

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Enhancing Assurance envisions a renewed Policy Development and Policy Assurance System for Alberta, and sets out an enhanced approach to the way government develops and assures policies around... More ≫

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Enhancing Assurance envisions a renewed Policy Development and Policy Assurance System for Alberta, and sets out an enhanced approach to the way government develops and assures policies around upstream oil and gas. The enhanced system will encourage innovation, have clear and predictable processes, enhance our province’s competitiveness and, most importantly, achieve the results Albertans want.

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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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A coal development policy for Alberta

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The Government of Alberta's overall policy for the development of the province's coal resources is designed to bring and maintain the maximum benefits, now and in the future, to the people of... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta's overall policy for the development of the province's coal resources is designed to bring and maintain the maximum benefits, now and in the future, to the people of Alberta who own this resource. Exploration and development will be encouraged in a manner that is compatible with the environment and at times which will best suit Alberta's economy and labour force.

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