Coal Policy

• Alberta organizations draft their own coal policy

  A new policy created by stakeholders across Alberta was based on the available public input submitted to the government's Coal Policy Committee.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
  
• Opposition calling on Alberta government to release coal reports

  Justin Brattinga, a spokesperson for the premier's office, provided a statement to Global News saying the reports will be disclosed.

  Politics

  Jan 28, 2022
  
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• Changes to Alberta coal policy coming next week after province-wide outrage

  Alberta is expecting to make an announcement regarding its controversial coal mining plan next week according to a government spokesperson.

  Environment

  Feb 5, 2021
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• Mining companies knew about coal policy removal long before Albertans

  The policy initially banned mining in millions of hectares of the Rockies and Foothills and was axed in the summer of 2020, meaning mine development is no longer restricted.

  Economy

  Feb 3, 2021
• As hearing ends, fly fishing businessman weighs in on Alberta’s controversial coal policy

  A court hearing on Alberta’s controversial shift in coal policy has wrapped up. The case centres on a UCP government decision to allow open-pit coal mining on the eastern slopes.

  Environment

  Jan 20, 2021