Publications

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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The reading stone : the survivor's lens to human trafficking

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Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for survivors of human trafficking, and to enhance collaboration among all stakeholders and organizations that work with survivors in order to prevent, protect and ensure their safety. The task force engaged experts to identify what actions are needed to bring transformational and sustainable change and to help government implement its nine-point action plan to combat human trafficking.

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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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Final report to the Minister of International & Intergovernmental Relations on Alberta's international office network

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The Alberta Foreign Offices Review Committee was established in early 2007 to consider the value and relevance of Alberta's international offices. While internal assessments of the offices have... More ≫

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The Alberta Foreign Offices Review Committee was established in early 2007 to consider the value and relevance of Alberta's international offices. While internal assessments of the offices have been conducted in recent years, the international office network had not been formally reviewed in more than a decade. This report outlines the committee’s findings and recommendations.

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