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Stampede Breakfast this Saturday, July 10, 2010
I will be having a Stampede breakfast on July 10, 2010 from 9 - 11 A.M. at the Willowridge Community Centre (680 Acadia Drive SE). "Traditional" Stampede food will be served free of charge. All residents of Calgary-Egmont are invited and I look forward to seeing you there! |
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Premier's Council for Economic Strategy invites Albertans to help shape our future
Albertans have a history of looking ahead, planning for the long term and determining what must be done now to ensure prosperity and success in the future. The Premier's Council for Economic Strategy is continuing that tradition, and inviting Albertans to contribute their thoughts.
The Council, established in July 2009, consists of 12 individuals from around the globe with strong ties to Alberta and Canada, and diverse experience in business, academics, government and not-for-profits. They've been asked by Premier Ed Stelmach to provide their expert views on what actions must be taken in the next few years - not just by government, but by organizations in every sector and by individual Albertans - to ensure that future generations enjoy opportunity and success.
Their conversations to date have led to the development of a discussion paper that poses six questions. Throughout the summer, the council is inviting Albertans to help shape their thinking in these areas:
- What must Alberta do to earn a global reputation as a responsible energy producer and natural resource steward?
- How can we ensure the Alberta of the future has a robust, stable economy and fiscal position?
- What steps can Alberta take to create new wealth through knowledge and innovation?
- How do we ensure we have the healthy, skilled and engaged citizens needed to drive innovation and sustain prosperity?
- How do we ensure Alberta's urban and rural communities are vibrant, supportive and inclusive?
- How can Alberta engage more strategically with the rest of Canada and the world?
To contribute your thoughts on any or all of these topics, or to suggest what may be missing from the conversation, please e-mail pces@gov.ab.ca. |
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Regulatory efficiencies improve Alberta's oil and gas competitiveness
Substantive actions to improve Alberta's competitiveness are highlighted in the 90-day progress report of Alberta's Regulatory Enhancement Task Force. The task force reports that ongoing savings in time and cost for both industry and government are being achieved while protecting public safety, conserving resources and ensuring industry complies with Alberta's strict environmental standards.
Alberta's regulatory agencies have reduced time delays and related costs and improved clarity and navigability of rules and regulations. Substantial annual financial savings that can be re-invested in the Alberta economy by industry are estimated at between $80 and $170 million. Progress to date includes:
- pilot work towards a system of coordinated compliance inspections;
- successful streamlining of assessment submissions required prior to oil sands developments;
- simplification of sub-surface well spacing requirements;
- improved access to information and regulations;
- clarification and simplification of regulatory publications;
- elimination of obsolete and expired regulatory publications; and
- harmonizing regulations with other provinces.
As part of a comprehensive review, key issues and barriers have been identified and a stakeholder engagement process has begun. Recommendations for a renewed regulatory and policy assurance system will be delivered by the end of 2010.
The task force report, Enhancing Assurance: The First 90 Days, identifies how the Alberta government is pursuing a comprehensive review of the regulatory system for oil and gas development, and successes that have been achieved on specific enhancements. The report is available at www.energy.alberta.ca. |
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Transforming education in Alberta: Inspiring Education Steering Committee Report released
Inspiring Education, a report outlining high-level direction and a vision for education over the next 20 years, was released by the 22-member Steering Committee of Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans. Approximately 4,000 Albertans participated in this unique public engagement project last year through facilitated community sessions, a conversation kit, a provincial forum and various social media tools.
In addition to setting out the competencies the education system should strive to develop in youth, the Steering Committee's report outlines education policy shifts required to support a future vision, and guiding principles that will help shape the future of education in Alberta. It also examines the broad implications for governance and leadership in education.
The Steering Committee Report is available online at www.inspiringeducation.alberta.ca. |
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