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Water for Life Strategy in Alberta: Changing Priorities in Canadian Water Policy?
No full textWater resources are being stretched to the limit in Alberta and irrigation activities account for more than 70 percent of consumptive water use in the province. Conflicts among users and potential users may be looming. Pollution of surface water and groundwater and outbreaks of water-borne pathogens have been increasing. Freshwater systems are likely to deteriorate further with impending climate change. Following passage of the Alberta Water Act in 1999 and the Irrigation Districts Act in 2000, which allowed limited transfers of water among water users, the Alberta government issued its Water for Life Strategy in late 2003. The strategy’s principal goals include (1) evaluation of the use of economic instruments to manage water demand by 2007; (2) demonstration of best management practices by 2010; and (3) a 30 percent increase in productivity and efficiency over 2005 levels by 2015. This seems to presage a new era in water management in Alberta, but will the necessary changes in water management be forthcoming? This study examines the need for demand-based management and the constraints that make effective changes in water policy problematic. Evidence from a recent study in the St. Mary’s River Irrigation District highlights problems with water markets.Environmental Economics and Policy,
Alien Registration- Rodrigue, Alberta (Jackman, Somerset County)
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Pollution Control Legislation in Alberta
No full textThe author provides brief outline of pollution control legislation in Alberta and Us effect upon the oil and gas industry. The Department of the Environment discharges its obligation of "regulating"environmental matters through various sources of legis lation which allow for flexible regulatory scheme adaptable to changing govern ment policy. Direct regulation of the industry is achieved by requiring compliance with the regulations prior to the issue of licenses and permits. Further, various "Guidelines\u27 for pollution control are being established and incorporated into such permits and licences. The author also provides list of similar legislation existing in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
Biological Diversity and Alberta Law
No full textBiological diversity refers to the rich variety of all life forms presently on Earth. It is important to preserve and maximize biological diversity, because of its intrinsic value and its value to human survival and wellbeing. In order to do so, the author argues, a broad ecosystem management approach to species conservation is necessary.
Numerous Alberta statutes are examined comprehensively to determine their effects and potential effects on biological diversity. The ecosystem management approach to species conservation is not prominent in Alberta law. Outside of National Park land, very little of Alberta\u27s area offers protection for biological diversity. While the administration of some Acts (such as the EPEA and the Natural Resources Conservation Act) shows promise, a lack of specific duties permits decisions adverse to biological diversity. Changes to Alberta\u27s planning legislation may be beneficial, through the regulation of development on private land. Because of the prime importance given to economic development in various Alberta statutes, the possibility exists for significant adverse impacts to biological diversity. The author recommends a number of legal reforms. These include the addition of explicit purpose sections in relevant legislation, the imposition of a positive duty on decision-makers to consider sustainability and biological diversity, and the creation of incentive programs to encourage private property owners to set aside habitat areas
Water rights in Alberta
No full textThe author studies the law in Alberta regarding the use of water resources. The right to divert surface water from its course or to detain its natural flow for consumptive or other purposes is discussed. The author contends that the present Alberta Water Resources Act does not develop maximum beneficial use of Alberta's water resources
Pricing of Alberta\u27s Oil
No full textThe history, functions and scope of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission are studied. In addition, the practices and procedures of the A.P.M.C. are discussed, especially the pricing and marketing aspects. Finally, the Petroleum Administration Act is looked at in some depth. The Edmonton Terminal Price, Export Tax and the enforcement of the Petroleum Administra tion Act are dealt with by the author
Alberta 75th Anniversary Certificate
No full textCertificate - Expressing gratitude to Ella Rita Zakariasen on the occasion of Alberta's 75th anniversary celebrations, issued by the Province of Alberta and signed by Premier Peter LougheedPersonal Record
The Alberta Rural Child Care Pilot Project
No full textReport - The Alberta Rural Child Care Pilot Project - 1991-1992. A report by The Alberta Women's Institutes, Women of Unifarm, Alberta Women in Support of Agriculture and Alberta Farm Women's Network.Alberta Women's Institute
The Gas Utilities Act and the Practice, Procedure and Jurisdiction of the Alberta Public Utilities Board
No full textAfter reviewing the provisions of the Alberta Gas Utilities Act, particularly the recent amendments thereto, the author submits inter alia, that the Alberta Public Utilities Board, despite s. 28(2) of the Public Utilities Board Act and s. 27 of the Gas Utilities Act, may not have the power to set producer or wholesale prices of natural gas, propane and butane where these products are not intended for use and consumption within the province, because such regulation is matter for the Federal Government pursuant to its jurisdiction over extra-provincial trade. As well, the author examines generally the practice, procedure and jurisdiction of the Alberta Public Utilities Board
Mini-Trials in Alberta
No full textThe Alberta Court of Queen\u27s Bench has been offering the mini-trial, a specialized dispute resolution process, to litigants and the bar for the last four years. The impetus for this move was the length and time often involved in litigation. The attraction of the mini-trial is that it is a method of expediting dispute resolution and that the costs associated with it are considerably less than those for a regular trial.
The author outlines the history of the mini-trial, explaining how it developed in the U.S. as a private dispute resolution mechanism. The Alberta mini-trial is essentially an expanded pre-trial procedure, and is offered by the Court at no cost to participants. There is no rigid, formal procedure to the Alberta mini-trial, and its great strength is in fact flexibility and informality. The only requirement the Court has is that the actual parties must be present for the arguments and at the end of the mini-trial, when the judge gives his or her opinion.
The author outlines the key elements of the mini-trial, as they have evolved to date, including the role of the judge and the nature of the actual process.
The mini-trial has been enormously successful at encouraging settlements, which have followed or resulted from the mini-trial in over 90 percent of cases. Additionally, both counsel and clients appear to be quite pleased with the process. Despite this success, however, it should be noted that the mini-trial may not be appropriate in all cases. The author describes the types of cases to which the mini-trial both is and is not well-suited. He offers a case study, of a mini-trial over which he presided. This mini-trial was successful and led to a settlement. In closing, the author provides information to interested counsel and parties as to how and when they can access the mini-trial. The article closes with a recommendation that mini-trials always be considered as an option in lawsuits
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