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Alberta Property Rights Advocate Office annual report

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The Property Rights Advocate Office’s annual report contains the Advocate’s observations and recommendations about property rights in Alberta. The report represents what the office has heard from... More ≫

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The Property Rights Advocate Office’s annual report contains the Advocate’s observations and recommendations about property rights in Alberta. The report represents what the office has heard from stakeholders about property rights issues and concerns. It raises awareness of recent issues and concerns and, it makes suggestions to Alberta’s legislators and government on how the issues and concerns can be addressed. Tabled directly with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Property Rights Advocate Act requires the report to be reviewed by a committee of the Legislative Assembly and for the committee to report back to government within a specific time frame.

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At-a-glance : Property Rights Advocate Office [October 2018]

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Provides a brief overview of the Property Rights Advocate Office, which is an impartial, non-partisan provincial office within the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General that works to protect... More ≫

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Provides a brief overview of the Property Rights Advocate Office, which is an impartial, non-partisan provincial office within the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General that works to protect property rights of the people of Alberta. The Office helps Albertans and government agencies and ministries understand and comply with property laws and procedures, and advocates for fairness and balance when property rights conflict with public needs.

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Pipelines in Alberta : what landowners need to know

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This resource is intended to assist landowners who are involved with a company interested in constructing and operating a pipeline on their land. It is primarily designed with new negotiations in... More ≫

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This resource is intended to assist landowners who are involved with a company interested in constructing and operating a pipeline on their land. It is primarily designed with new negotiations in mind, but much of the content could also be helpful to those hoping to gain a better understanding of their rights in relation to an existing pipeline on their land.

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Property Rights Advocate Office : at-a-glance [January 2018]

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Provides a brief overview of the Property Rights Advocate Office, which is an impartial, non-partisan provincial office within the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General that works to protect... More ≫

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Provides a brief overview of the Property Rights Advocate Office, which is an impartial, non-partisan provincial office within the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General that works to protect property rights of the people of Alberta. The Office helps Albertans and government agencies and ministries understand and comply with property laws and procedures, and advocates for fairness and balance when property rights conflict with public needs.

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Geophysical exploration & landowners' rights

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The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide information in response to general questions about geophysical exploration (also referred to as seismic operations) in... More ≫

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The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide information in response to general questions about geophysical exploration (also referred to as seismic operations) in Alberta. This publication is intended to provide the surface owner or occupant with a brief synopsis of their rights regarding geophysical exploration on private and leased land.

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Seismic operations and landowners' rights

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Landowners have specific rights with regard to seismic operations. The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide information in response to questions about seismic... More ≫

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Landowners have specific rights with regard to seismic operations. The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has prepared this publication to provide information in response to questions about seismic activity. It is important to note that a seismic operator may enter onto deeded property only after obtaining consent of the owner of the land or a person authorized by the owner to give that consent. The exception to this, is for geophysical operations associated with carbon capture and storage developments and is addressed later in the document. No other government agency has the authority to grant access for seismic operations on deeded land. Therefore, it is entirely up to the landowner to negotiate the specific terms of the contract to ensure that his/her interests are protected.

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Report of the Property Rights Task Force : engagement with Albertans

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The Property Rights Task Force was created to listen to Albertans voice their concerns and ideas about how they would like their property rights respected. This report, released in in February... More ≫

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The Property Rights Task Force was created to listen to Albertans voice their concerns and ideas about how they would like their property rights respected. This report, released in in February 2012, presents the findings and recommendations of the Task Force.

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Government response : Property Rights Task Force report

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The Property Rights Task Force was created to listen to Albertans voice their concerns and ideas about how they would like their property rights respected. It reported its findings and... More ≫

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The Property Rights Task Force was created to listen to Albertans voice their concerns and ideas about how they would like their property rights respected. It reported its findings and recommendations in February 2012. This publication presents the Government of Alberta’s response to the recommendations found in the Task Force’s report.

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Pipelines in Alberta : what farmers need to know

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This publication provides you, the surface owner or occupant, with a synopsis of the procedures and regulations you may encounter if an energy company constructs and installs a pipeline on your... More ≫

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This publication provides you, the surface owner or occupant, with a synopsis of the procedures and regulations you may encounter if an energy company constructs and installs a pipeline on your privately owned or leased land. In recent years, many farmers and ranchers have contacted the Office of the Farmers’ Advocate to request pipeline information unavailable from a single source. This publication, although it doesn’t cover every possible situation, can be used as a general guide. It touches on the major areas of concern and can easily be read in 20 minutes.

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Negotiating surface rights

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This pamphlet provides basic information for landowners and occupants who are involved in negotiations related to surface rights.

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