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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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Potential economic impact of the proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap

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This report from Deloitte Canada was conducted as an independent assessment and economic analysis of the potential impact of the federal oil and gas emissions cap for Albertans and all Canadians.

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Methane emissions management from the upstream oil and gas sector in Alberta

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This annual information report provides details related to mitigating methane emissions from the upstream oil, bitumen and gas sector in Alberta, which includes all facilities licensed or approved... More ≫

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This annual information report provides details related to mitigating methane emissions from the upstream oil, bitumen and gas sector in Alberta, which includes all facilities licensed or approved by the Alberta Energy Regulator, including, but not limited to, well sites, oil and gas batteries, gas plants, compressor stations, pipelines, gas gathering systems, oil production sites, and other related facilities, but does not include bitumen mining and upgrading. The report meets Alberta's annual reporting requirements included in a 2020 agreement between Alberta and Canada regarding the reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors.

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Ministerial Order 062/2022 [Environment and Protected Areas]

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Sets out the amount of money that must be contributed to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund to obtain one fund credit for the years 2022 to 2030.

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Environmental actions : facts and stats

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Presents statistics on greenhouse gas emissions and water usage within the energy sector, and steps being taken by government to mitigate energy sector impacts on Alberta’s environment.

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Alberta Environment emission trading project : “what we heard” : key points of input from the October 17 meeting

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On October 17, 31 members of the External Reference Group met with the Major Feasibility Study Steering Committee and contractor to meet the contractor team, learn more about the study and the... More ≫

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On October 17, 31 members of the External Reference Group met with the Major Feasibility Study Steering Committee and contractor to meet the contractor team, learn more about the study and the issues it will be addressing, to raise questions and to provide input. Much valuable input was provided. This document is a summary of the high points of this input. In some cases, responses are provided as well.

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Ontario emissions trading : review and assessment

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The implementation of the Emissions Trading Code in Ontario in 2001 introduced the use of market-based instruments for reducing emissions of nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide in that province. The... More ≫

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The implementation of the Emissions Trading Code in Ontario in 2001 introduced the use of market-based instruments for reducing emissions of nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide in that province. The intent of the Code was to help Ontario move ahead on economic and environmental objectives, including: reducing the deficit, ensuring a sound financial footing for environmental infrastructure and services, encouraging innovation, and enhancing competitiveness. This report reviews and assesses the impact of the Code, and presents some learnings for Alberta.

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Exploring the potential for an air emissions trading system for Alberta : lessons learned from existing trading regimes : final report

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As part of the the development of a strategy to enhance the province's air emissions management framework, the Government of Alberta explored the potential for implementing an Alberta-based air... More ≫

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As part of the the development of a strategy to enhance the province's air emissions management framework, the Government of Alberta explored the potential for implementing an Alberta-based air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions trading system and other alternative approaches to setting air emissions limits for the Province as a whole as well as for potential participants in the trading regime. This study was commissioned to inform Alberta's decision-making process by evaluating relevant multipollutant trading regimes operating in other jurisdictions and developing a set of lessons learned that could be applicable to the Alberta setting.

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Initial scoping of GHG emissions trading potential in Alberta : CABREE discussion paper

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This discussion paper provides an initial scoping of the potential for an emissions trading system in Alberta, specifically focused on greenhouse gases. In doing so, an outline of the theory... More ≫

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This discussion paper provides an initial scoping of the potential for an emissions trading system in Alberta, specifically focused on greenhouse gases. In doing so, an outline of the theory behind the mechanism, current developments, important issues surrounding the design of a system, and the potential for including the different sectors in Alberta are included.

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