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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA Environment and Industry News West coast pipeline, private partner, oilsands production and pathways The West Coast Oil Pipeline will transport more than one million barrels of oil per day to Canada’s west coast and strengthen access to growing Asian markets, helping meet Alberta’s goal to double its oil production to eight million barrels per day over the

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Environment and Industry News Statistics Canada to discontinue key water surveys amid spending cuts Statistics Canada is discontinuing several long-running environmental and water-related surveys as part of federal spending reductions outlined in the federal government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review, the department confirmed in a statement to Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.  Among the programs being eliminated are the Biennial

Environment and Industry News   Access to information formerly on the Environment Site Assessment Repository With the retirement of the Government of Alberta’s Environmental Site Assessment Repository (ESAR), contamination management records previously available through ESAR are now available from the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Products and Services Catalogue(opens in new window). The Products and Services Catalogue now includes records relating to environmental

Environment and Industry News Preparing students for an AI future As artificial intelligence reshapes industries across Alberta, employers are increasingly seeking graduates with practical AI skills. To ensure post-secondary institutions are rising to meet that challenge, Alberta’s government is establishing an expert panel with post-secondary and industry leaders to assess how AI is being integrated into post-secondary education, identify opportunities

Environment and Industry News   Spring session delivers for Albertans This spring session, Alberta’s government delivered on its commitment to put Albertans first with a legislative agenda that included 18 bills focused on protecting Albertans, strengthening the economy and ensuring Alberta maintains its reputation as the best place to live, work and raise a family. Protecting those who call Alberta home

Environment and Industry News Alberta brings conservation to international stage Minister Loewen will attend the 72nd General Assembly of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation in Vienna, Austria, from April 16 to 19. The general assembly is the flagship annual event that brings together government representatives, experts and conservation stakeholders to discuss the future of wildlife conservation and

Environment and Industry News   Canada and Alberta reach agreement-in-principle to accelerate the construction of major projects in Alberta The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is transforming its economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger and more resilient to global shocks. To drive this mission, Canada’s new government is

Environment and Industry News   Happy Valentine’s Day Alberta supports scrapping the EV mandate: Premier Smith   “I’m pleased to see Prime Minister Mark Carney listen to automakers, industry leaders, Albertans and common-sense by scrapping the federal EV mandate once and for all. “Requiring 60 per cent of new cars sold in Canada to be zero-emission by 2030 and 100

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE   Environment and Industry News Superior General Partner Inc. and one individual fined a total of $1,365,000 for violating the Fisheries Act News release January 8, 2026 – Gatineau, Quebec The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health, safety, and environment of Canadians. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforces several laws that protect

Environment and Industry News   Clearer reclamation rules Alberta’s government has published new guidelines to help businesses, landowners, Indigenous communities and the public better understand how land is reclaimed, and their role in reclamation. Alberta is an economic powerhouse with one of the most effective land reclamation systems in the world. This new fact sheet will help reduce confusion and

Environment and Industry News   Alberta Emergency Alert test: Minister Ellis Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on the upcoming Alberta Emergency Alert test: “On Nov. 19, 2025, Alberta will take part in a scheduled test of the National Public Alerting System. At 1:55 p.m., an Alberta Emergency Alert test will be issued

Environment and Industry News Protecting the Environment and Jobs in Upper Smoky Alberta’s government has released the new Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan to guide conservation and economic activity across 13,000 square kilometres in west-central Alberta. This common-sense plan will protect local jobs in the energy, forestry and tourism sectors while increasing wildfire protection and responsibly managing the environment. “This plan