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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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Province of Alberta business regulatory benchmarking report : quality of business regulation

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This report presents the findings of a benchmark study conducted on behalf of the Government of Alberta and which focused on the quality of the business regulatory environment in Alberta,... More ≫

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This report presents the findings of a benchmark study conducted on behalf of the Government of Alberta and which focused on the quality of the business regulatory environment in Alberta, including comparisons with the regulatory environments in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

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Regulatory enhancement project : stakeholder & First Nations engagement summary

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This report provides an overview of the extensive and valuable input provided by stakeholders and First Nations through the Regulatory Enhancement Project engagement process. The report only... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the extensive and valuable input provided by stakeholders and First Nations through the Regulatory Enhancement Project engagement process. The report only reflects what was heard from participants through the engagement process; it does not represent Government of Alberta policy.

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Government of Alberta response to FISC recommendations on forest industry competitiveness

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The Forest Industry Sustainability Committee was formed by the Government of Alberta to investigate options for strengthening the global competitiveness of the province's forest sector. Comprised... More ≫

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The Forest Industry Sustainability Committee was formed by the Government of Alberta to investigate options for strengthening the global competitiveness of the province's forest sector. Comprised of three MLAs and three senior forest industry executives, the Forest Industry Sustainability Committee engaged in extensive stakeholder dialogue before presenting its final report to the Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development in August 2008.

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Forest industry competitiveness : recommendations for enhancing Alberta's business model, final report

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With the rapid pace of change in the local, national and global business environment, improvements to the business model are required. Maintaining the status quo is not an option. Improvements to... More ≫

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With the rapid pace of change in the local, national and global business environment, improvements to the business model are required. Maintaining the status quo is not an option. Improvements to the business model need to reflect the challenges facing the industry, and a clear vision for forestry in Alberta's future. The vision, drivers, shifts and outcomes identified in the original report entitled "recommendations for enhancing Alberta's business model" were discussed and modified, and provide important policy direction for the recommendations contained in this report.

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