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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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Advice to the Government of Alberta for consideration in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the... More ≫

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The North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council was appointed by Cabinet to provide strategic advice in the development of the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan. In its advice submitted to the government in December 2014, the council provided 69 recommendations in six topic areas: managing wetlands and lakes as part of watershed management; supporting biodiversity in the region; inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in land-use planning; community growth and community land-use planning; management of outdoor recreation; and economic development.

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Responding to Canada's growth challenge : options to reform equalization – position paper

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This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions... More ≫

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This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions necessary for shared prosperity and sustainable growth. It explores potential options to simplify the program, encourage growth, and make it more transparent and fairer to Canadian taxpayers.

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