27 Jan New Issue of News Brief now available
New Issue of News Brief now available Wondering what's going on with land use planning as it continues down the road to implementation? Ever asked who Alberta's water allocation system is "FIT...
New Issue of News Brief now available Wondering what's going on with land use planning as it continues down the road to implementation? Ever asked who Alberta's water allocation system is "FIT...
Land-use Framework: ALSA Q&A - Further recommendations from the ELC? By Cindy Chiasson Question Will the Environmental Law Centre prepare a brief report on the current performance of the Land-use Framework, future considerations...
ALSA Q&A - Interim Measures? By Cindy Chiasson Question Can you confirm that there are no interim measures planned or in place with respect to the implementation of the regional plans? Answer Section 9(2)(l) of...
ALSA Q&A - Differences in regional plans? By Cindy Chiasson Question Is there a sense that regional plans would be allowed some significant differences depending on the region or is the government of...
ALSA Q&A - Budget for landowner compensation? By Cindy Chiasson Question What would the expected budget allocation be for government payments to landowners resulting from easements, land value impacts, etc.? Answer There is no right...
ALSA Q&A - Improved Aboriginal consultation? By Cindy Chiasson Question Are there elements of the Land-Use Framework or the Alberta Land Stewardship Act that will help to improve current gaps within the government...
ALSA Q&A - Compensation for participation? By: Cindy Chiasson Question Is there compensation for participating in regional advisory council discussions/positions? Answer I’m going to break this question into two parts. Is there compensation provided to...
ALSA Q&A - How are Regional Advisory Council Members chosen? By: Cindy Chiasson Question How will the members of regional advisory councils be chosen? Answer Section 51 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) provides...
Moving Past the Tipping Point – Alberta’s new land use system By: Cindy Chiasson Alberta's lands have been subject to ever-increasing pressures by population growth, industrial expansion and competition for multiple uses...