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Operational review of the Real Estate Council of Alberta

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance and overall state of operations. KPMG considered findings in light of... More ≫

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance and overall state of operations. KPMG considered findings in light of common and leading governance practices for non-profit and regulatory entities of a similar scale, and provides advice in this report to the Minister on recommended actions to improve RECA’s operational effectiveness.

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Governance review of the Real Estate Council of Alberta

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance against established criteria. KPMG considered findings in light of... More ≫

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance against established criteria. KPMG considered findings in light of common and leading governance practices for non-profit and regulatory entities of a similar scale, and has provided advice in this report to the Minister on recommended actions relating to Council's governance.

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Alberta motor vehicle industry council : report on governance and operations

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Reports on the findings of a review of the governance and operations of the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) which was commissioned by the Minister of Service Alberta in August 2016... More ≫

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Reports on the findings of a review of the governance and operations of the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) which was commissioned by the Minister of Service Alberta in August 2016 to ensure good governance and public accountability for AMVIC. Includes 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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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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Alberta Competitiveness Council : moving Alberta forward

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors impacting the province's overall competitiveness as well as its competitiveness in four specific sectors of Alberta's economy: agriculture, financial services, manufacturing, and petrochemicals/chemicals. A task team was established for each of these sectors, as well as a task team dedicated to examining the overall factors of competitiveness. This report summarizes the findings of the Council's task teams.

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Advice to the Government of Alberta regarding a vision for the Lower Athabasca Region

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its... More ≫

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The Lower Athabasca Regional Advisory Council was appointed in December 2008 to provide strategic advice on various aspects of land use in the Lower Athabasca Region. The Council completed its work in March 2010, at which time it submitted its advice to government.

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Improving construction productivity on Alberta oil and gas capital projects

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This paper describes the findings of an ongoing research project investigating the most critical aspects that can improve productivity in the delivery of oil and gas construction projects of... More ≫

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This paper describes the findings of an ongoing research project investigating the most critical aspects that can improve productivity in the delivery of oil and gas construction projects of Alberta. Industry recommendations for improving construction productivity are categorized and tabulated into 10 major areas: labour management, project frontend planning and workface planning, management of construction and support, constructability in engineering design, engineering management, communication, contractual strategy and contractor selection, government influence and modularization, prefabrication, prebuild in shops.

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A workforce strategy for Alberta's energy sector

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A Workforce Strategy for Alberta's Energy Sector was prepared by energy sector representatives and government to develop the strong, skilled labour force required by Alberta's energy sector. It... More ≫

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A Workforce Strategy for Alberta's Energy Sector was prepared by energy sector representatives and government to develop the strong, skilled labour force required by Alberta's energy sector. It includes a profile of Alberta's energy sector. It lays out the short- and long-term labour challenges and issues facing the sector and actions that are or could be taken to address these challenges.

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The sustainable management of the livestock industry in Alberta : report and recommendations

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Presents the findings and recommendations of the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee, which was established in October 2000 to finalize provincial recommendations... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations of the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta Committee, which was established in October 2000 to finalize provincial recommendations on outstanding issues related to the development and operation of Alberta's livestock industry.

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