Category Archives: Oil & Gas

A new approach to regulating unconventional resource plays in Alberta: the ERCB takes a bold step forward

PDF version: A new approach to regulating unconventional resource plays in Alberta: the ERCB takes a bold step forward Document commented on: ERCB Discussion Paper, Regulating Unconventional Oil and Gas in Alberta, 2012. In the weeks before Christmas the Energy … Continue reading

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The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences

PDF version: The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences After 18 consecutive hours of steamed debate Alberta Legislature passed Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, (REDA) into law on November 21st, 2012 (see Calgary … Continue reading

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Bill 2 the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Duty to Consult

PDF version: Bill 2 the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Duty to Consult Proposals commented on: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, Alberta and the First Nations Consultation Policy, Discussion Paper, (Fall 2012). There has been a lively … Continue reading

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An Overview of Bill 2: Responsible Energy Development Act – What are the changes and What are the issues?*

PDF version: An Overview of Bill 2: Responsible Energy Development Act – What are the changes and What are the issues?* Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 1st Session, 28th Legislature On … Continue reading

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Bill 2 and its implications for landowner participation in energy project decision-making

PDF version: Bill 2 and its implications for landowner participation in energy project decision-making Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, First Session, 28th Legislature I find it strange to be writing in … Continue reading

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