Increased production, jobs and spin-off benefits expected as a result of regulatory and fiscal changes for oil and gas sectorCalgary… To advance Alberta’s competitiveness in the upstream oil and gas sector, the Alberta government will modify conventional oil and natural gas royalty rates; promote more innovation and use of new technologies; and reduce...
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Alberta Oil and Gas Policy Changes
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Energy Co-operation
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Ministers Move Forward on East-West Energy Co-operationWorking Group Established to Enhance Provincial Electrical Systems: MinistersThe Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have agreed to work co?operatively to enhance and maintain a sustainable energy supply by exploring new transmission opportunities for both provinces, Manitoba Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk,...
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Ontario Proposes New Environmental Approvals
March 2, 2010 4:05 PMMcGuinty Government Seeks Public Input On Proposed DirectionOntario wants to make it easier for businesses to apply for and obtain environmental approvals while increasing protection of the environment.Public comment is being invited on a proposed model until April 2, 2010.The new model would be introduced over the...
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Renewable Energy Initiative
Toronto, Ontario – The Renewable Energy Initiative was introduced today as a first step in a program application process, through funding of $70 million for energy efficiency upgrades of existing social and new affordable housing projects. Announcements will be made this spring on requests for quotations from suppliers and on the application process so...
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BC Oil and Gas Commission Report
Improved oversight needed to manage contamination risks at B.C. oil and gas sitesVICTORIA – An audit of the BC Oil and Gas Commission has found that it must improve its oversight of oil and gas sites in order to adequately manage the risks of contamination, says Auditor General John Doyle in his latest report,...
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Community Energy Policy New Brunswick
BERESFORD (CNB) – The provincial government released its Community Energy Policy today.“I am pleased to announce our approach to community energy today, and I look forward to the innovative projects that we will see in New Brunswick as a result of today’s announcement,” said Energy Minister Jack Keir. “Community energy ...
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