Report examines value of infrastructure through public-private partnerships
In addition to ambitious plans to build new transit lines, hospitals, and arenas, there is also a sizeable backlog of repairs and maintenance that needs to be addressed
Alberta’s Site Rehabilitation Program Enters Period 4
On August 7, 2020, the Government of Alberta launched Period 4 of the Site Rehabilitation Program (SRP) and released further details about the SRP.
Clear rules advance cleanup of oil and gas wells
Alberta’s government is taking long overdue action to accelerate the responsible reclamation of oil and gas sites, ensuring a cleaner environment for current and future generations.
Environmental groups take Ford government to court over COVID-19 recovery bill
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Ford government Monday, alleging the province’s lack of public consultation on environmental changes in its economic recovery bill was “unlawful.”
Alberta to join other provinces in exploring small nuclear technology
The Alberta government says it plans to join three other provinces in exploring small-scale nuclear technology.
New provincial framework addressing oil/gas site cleanup
Last week the provincial government finally made an announcement to address some concerns around the cleanup of oil and gas sites in Alberta.
Government announces steps to prioritize COVID-19 resilient infrastructure
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced new steps to help provinces and territories deal with the pressures brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
Alberta revamping rules for oil and gas wells to prevent future backlog of orphan, inactive sites
Alberta is overhauling rules around oil and gas wells for the first time in decades in an effort to accelerate site cleanup.
NS promises a more consistent approach to contaminated sites management
Terry Spicer, the Nova Scotia government says it will create an interdepartmental advisory group to bring government-wide consistency to the reporting and management of contaminated sites.
Alberta is dealing with 'a problem that’s accumulated over decades' that has resulted in more than 91,000 inactive wells
