Publications

Assessing the scientific integrity of the Canada-Alberta joint oil sands monitoring (2012-2015) : expert panel review

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In 2012, Canada and Alberta launched a Joint Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) to improve, consolidate and integrate existing disparate monitoring arrangements into a single, transparent government-led... More ≫

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In 2012, Canada and Alberta launched a Joint Oil Sands Monitoring (JOSM) to improve, consolidate and integrate existing disparate monitoring arrangements into a single, transparent government-led approach with a strong scientific base. A Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring was developed, describing a phased and adaptive approach to monitoring in the oil sands region to be undertaken over three years (2012-2015). Included in the Plan was a call for an external expert peer review plan after Year Three. This report presents the findings of the expert review panel.

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Review of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency was formally launched in April 2014. An early review of the arms-length environmental monitoring agency was requested by the... More ≫

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The Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Agency was formally launched in April 2014. An early review of the arms-length environmental monitoring agency was requested by the Honourable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks. This report provides a summary of the findings of the review and options and recommendations for action.

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Experimental economic evaluation of offset design options for Alberta : a summary of results and policy recommendations

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of... More ≫

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A conservation offset is a tool that enables industry to offset adverse effects of their activities and development by supporting conservation efforts on other lands. In 2009 the Government of Alberta commissioned a study to conduct an analysis of conservation offset options for Alberta. The objective of the study was to evaluate a suite of design options in terms of their ecological and economic impacts and their institutional feasibility. The purpose of the analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of different offset design options on policy goals, and demonstrate through a proof of concept how different policy options could work in a scaled-up regulated offset market.

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Oil Sands Consultation Group final report and recommendations

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In January 2006, the Oil Sands Consultation Group was established by the government with a mandate to provide revised plans for a consultation process for oil sands development that allows... More ≫

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In January 2006, the Oil Sands Consultation Group was established by the government with a mandate to provide revised plans for a consultation process for oil sands development that allows Albertans to share their vision and principles for development of Alberta’s oil sands. The Government of Alberta has accepted all nine recommendations of the Oil Sands Consultation Group.

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