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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

RemTech East 2026 April 8 -10, 2026Ottawa, ON Early Bird Registration & ALL Sponsorship Opportunities are now OPEN– Call for Abstracts –  ESAA & ONEIA are pleased to announce that RemTech East is BACK! RemTech East 2026 will feature technical talks, 2 receptions, 30 exhibits, networking opportunities and 2 great keynotes. Thursday Lunch KeynoteTodd Hirsch – Navigator of Economic DisruptionSpeaker

RemTech Silent Auction NOW OPEN Still Accepting Items Auction Opens – October 6th at 10 amAuctions Closes – October 16th at 6:30 pm BID NOW RemTech 2025 will not only be a great learning and networking event, it will also be one of the largest charity fundraisers supported by the environment industry.  Since its inception 23 years ago, RemTech delegates have

ESAA Remembers an Icon – Jane Goodall (1934-2025) ESAA is saddened to learn of the passing of an environmental and conservation icon.  Dr. Jane Goodall was a friend of ESAA, RemTech and the industry.   The earth is blessed with very few individuals like her.  Her spirit and hope for the world was infectious and we must all continue her

RemTech 2025 October 15-17, 2025Fairmont Banff Springs Silent Auction – Items Needed Auction Opens – October 6th at 10 amAuctions Closes – October 16th at 6 pm RemTech 2025 will not only be a great learning and networking event, it will also be one of the largest charity fundraisers supported by the environment industry.  Since its inception 24 years ago, RemTech