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Subject
Alberta's climate policy.
Significance
Alberta's recently announced climate policy marks a sharp reversal of the regulatory environment, after years of energy-friendly provincial governments in Edmonton. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's emissions reduction plan signals a robust policy shift for the province, with sectoral, national and international knock-on effects.
Impacts
Albertan energy producers will seek to exchange their support of the climate plan for government support of midstream projects.
The Alberta government may forgo a significant increase in oil and gas royalty rates to retain investment in the oil sands.
Alberta's health services may see job-loss-related strains, such as increased rates of mental health problems, suicide and substance abuse.
Keywords:
Canada,
NA,
economy,
industry,
international relations,
politics,
climate,
coal,
employment,
energy,
environment,
gas,
government,
infrastructure,
investment,
legislation,
oil,
party,
policy,
private sector,
public sector,
regional,
regulation,
renewable energy,
summit,
talks,
technology,
social,
health,
pollution,
population
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2015
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