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AB Government: Coal policy report deadline extended: Joint statement
Minister of Energy Sonya Savage and chair of the Coal Policy Committee Ron Wallace issued the following statement on the deadline being extended for the committee’s engagement and final reports: “Due to the extraordinary volume, breadth and depth of the input provided by Albertans, the Coal Policy Committee requested an extension to the deadline for […]
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Federal Indigenous spending up more than 90% since 2015
Oct. 26, 2021 CALGARY—Since 2015, federal spending on Indigenous programs has skyrocketed from $12.4 billion to $24 billion for fiscal year 2021/22, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. In other words, Indigenous federal spending increased by 94.3 per cent since 2015 (after adjusting for […]
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Fraser Institute: First Nations ownership in smaller-scale energy projects key to success
June 22, 2021 CALGARY—To increase Indigenous ownership in the oil industry, First Nations should focus on small and medium-sized projects rather than mega-projects that require massive assistance from government, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The energy industry, and particularly the oil sector remains […]
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NCC writes letter to the Alberta Coal Policy Engagement Committee supporting the Metallurgical Coal Mining Industry in Alberta and BC
Dear Mr. Wallace, Re: Coal Policy Engagement I am writing to you on behalf of the National Coalition of Chiefs to express our support for metallurgical coal mining in Alberta. The National Coalition of Chiefs (NCC) was established in 2017 with a mandate to defeat on-reserve poverty through Indigenous participation in Canada’s natural resource industry. […]
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AER: Bulletin 2021-15 – Invitation for Feedback on New Water Conservation Policy Manual
April 20, 2021 We are seeking feedback on the draft Manual XXX: Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations. The manual provides guidance for Water Act licence applications that fall under the scope of the Government of Alberta’s Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations. This public comment period builds on […]
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Engaging with Albertans on a modern coal policy
Alberta has appointed an independent committee to lead a comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy. The Coal Policy Committee, comprised of Albertans with various backgrounds and perspectives, has been established to ensure all Albertans will have an opportunity to contribute to how the province will manage coal development. “Albertans […]
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Engaging with Albertans on a modern coal policy
Alberta has appointed an independent committee to lead a comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy. The Coal Policy Committee, comprised of Albertans with various backgrounds and perspectives, has been established to ensure all Albertans will have an opportunity to contribute to how the province will manage coal development. “Albertans […]
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Restoring coal policy in Alberta ‘a step forward’ but major project still a go – APTN News
Restoring Alberta’s coal policy may allay some fears but the fight to stop the Grassy Mountain Coal Project continues, says the head of Indigenous-led Niitsitapi Water Protectors. “It is definitely a step forward,” said Natasha Calf Robe, who opposes coal mining in the province. “I am still really concerned about the lack of First Nations’ […]
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Alberta’s 1976 coal policy reinstated
Alberta’s government is reinstating the 1976 coal policy after hearing concerns raised by Albertans about surface mining in the Eastern Slopes. This includes reinstating the four coal categories, which dictated where and how coal leasing, exploration and development could occur. Further, the Minister of Energy has issued a directive to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) […]
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Indigenous spending up 50% since 2015 despite evidence that more money won’t solve chronic problems
Jan. 26, 2021 CALGARY—If policymakers want to help improve living standards in Indigenous communities, particularly in remote areas of Canada, they should help foster the construction of roads and other infrastructure between these struggling communities and larger population centres—not simply spend more money on government programs, finds a new study released today by the Fraser […]
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