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Regulatory enhancement project : technical report

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This Technical Report has been prepared as part of the Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP). The objective of the REP was to examine ways of ensuring Alberta‟s regulatory system for upstream oil... More ≫

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This Technical Report has been prepared as part of the Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP). The objective of the REP was to examine ways of ensuring Alberta‟s regulatory system for upstream oil and gas is modern, efficient, performance-based and competitive, while maintaining Alberta‟s strong commitment to environmental management, public safety and responsible resource development in the public interest.

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Alberta at a crossroads : Royalty Review Advisory Panel report

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The main focus of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations is on modernizing the framework for crude oil, liquids and natural gas to fulfill the mandate given to the Panel:... More ≫

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The main focus of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations is on modernizing the framework for crude oil, liquids and natural gas to fulfill the mandate given to the Panel: Provide optimal returns to Albertans as owners of the resource; Continue to encourage industry investment; Encourage diversification opportunities such as value-added processing, innovation or other forms of investment in Alberta; and Support responsible development of the resource.

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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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