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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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Framework agreement on sustainable energy development between Alberta and the China National Energy Administration (NEA)

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The agreement will serve to facilitate increased energy trade between Alberta and China and represents a significant step forward in establishing Alberta's energy sector in the fast growing... More ≫

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The agreement will serve to facilitate increased energy trade between Alberta and China and represents a significant step forward in establishing Alberta's energy sector in the fast growing market. It also helps establish closer ties between China and Alberta's energy experts, policy makers, and regulators.

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Investing in our future : responding to the rapid growth of oil sands development

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To address challenges resulting from the rapid pace of oil sands development, and to anticipate the impacts of continuing growth, the Oil Sands Ministerial Strategy Committee of the provincial... More ≫

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To address challenges resulting from the rapid pace of oil sands development, and to anticipate the impacts of continuing growth, the Oil Sands Ministerial Strategy Committee of the provincial government was directed by Cabinet in 2006 to develop a coordinated short-term action plan to address the social, environmental and economic impacts of oil sands development in local communities. This report is designed to support that initiative and to provide a foundation of facts and information about oil sands developments.

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Report of the Royal Commission on the Development of Northern Alberta

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The Royal Commission on the Development of Northern Alberta was established to study the conditions and particular requirements of the northern areas of Alberta in relation to their present and... More ≫

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The Royal Commission on the Development of Northern Alberta was established to study the conditions and particular requirements of the northern areas of Alberta in relation to their present and potential development, to assist the economic development of the area. The first meeting of the Commission was held in July 1957 and it released its report in March of the following year. The report includes a set of recommendations under the headings of agriculture, forestry, surveys, transportation, communication, water resources, and general recommendations.

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Alberta image and market access survey

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This survey tracked Canadians’ views on oil sands development, economic and social impacts or benefits and attitudes towards stakeholders.

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Alberta oil and gas industry quarterly update

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Provides information on the projects and related activities in the oil and gas sector in Alberta (excluding oil sands), government initiatives associated with this sector, labour issues, new... More ≫

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Provides information on the projects and related activities in the oil and gas sector in Alberta (excluding oil sands), government initiatives associated with this sector, labour issues, new technologies and interesting facts and figures. Information relating to the oil sands is provided in the publication Oil Sands Quarterly.

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International travel final report : Premier Redford mission to India and Switzerland, January 9-25, 2014

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Premier Alison Redford travelled to India to strengthen Alberta's trade partnership with India and lead a business delegation to Petrotech 2014. Following that, Premier Redford travelled to... More ≫

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Premier Alison Redford travelled to India to strengthen Alberta's trade partnership with India and lead a business delegation to Petrotech 2014. Following that, Premier Redford travelled to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting from January 21 to 24, 2014.

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Proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap regulatory framework : Government of Alberta technical submission

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the proposed federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Regulatory Framework. In it, Alberta identifies an overwhelming number of flaws in the federal... More ≫

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the proposed federal Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Regulatory Framework. In it, Alberta identifies an overwhelming number of flaws in the federal government's proposed framework that render it unfeasible. The technical submission does not alter Alberta's position that the proposed emissions cap is unconstitutional. As set out in Section 92A of the Constitution Act, 1867, Alberta has exclusive jurisdiction to manage the rate of non-renewable natural resources production and operational aspects of their development in the province.

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Mission meeting report : the Energy Council 2012 Global Energy and Environmental Issues Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 6-9, 2012

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Reports on the travel of Len Webber, MLA for Calgary-Foothills, to New Orleans from December 6 to 9, 2012, to represent Alberta and to participate in The Energy Council’s 2012 Global Energy and... More ≫

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Reports on the travel of Len Webber, MLA for Calgary-Foothills, to New Orleans from December 6 to 9, 2012, to represent Alberta and to participate in The Energy Council’s 2012 Global Energy and Environmental Issues Conference.

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Final mission report : travel to Biloxi, Mississippi : “The Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Response and Policy Implications”, September 23‐26, 2010

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Reports on the travel of Fred Lindsay, MLA for Stony Plain, to represent Alberta at the Energy Council’s Annual Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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