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Ontario Strengthening Protections for Water Resources
June 12, 2017 - Laws & Regulation, Ontario
On June 8, 2017 the MOCEE published a news release in regard to strengthening protection for water resources. As part of the province’s plan to strengthen groundwater protection for future generations, Ontario will be charging water bottling companies an additional $500 fee to take groundwater. “Beginning Aug. 1, 2017, water bottlers will pay $503.71 for […]
Read NewsWater Security Agency – 2015/2016 Annual Report
March 18, 2017 - Saskatchewan
“ “This annual report for the Water Security Agency presents the Agency’s results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. It provides results of publicly committed strategies, key actions and performance measures identified in the Water Security Agency’s Plan for 2015-16. It also reflects progress toward commitments from the Government Direction for 2015-16: Keeping […]
Read NewsOntario’s Fair Hydro Plan
March 7, 2017 - News, Ontario
As per the Ministry of Energy “starting this summer, electricity bills will be reduced 25 on average for households across Ontario.” This will be beneficial to many small businesses and farms! “Bills won’t increase beyond rate of inflation for four years.” Read here for more information from Ministry of Energy. Read here for other information. […]
Read NewsPresident’s Corner Issue 1
February 3, 2017 - News, President's Corner
Dear CASF Member and Industry Supporter, Happy New Year! It was an interesting, exciting and surprising year for many of us! 2017 promises to be another year of triumphs and tribulations. One thing is certain… expect the unexpected. As your newly elected President I’d like to welcome you to the first edition of President’s Corner. […]
Read NewsPremier Notely Statement on the Proposed federal carbon pricing…
October 3, 2016 - Alberta
“In principle, the Government of Alberta supports a common price that all provinces and territories meet in their climate change plans. That ensures that we are all making the same effort, and it ensures that no one is penalized economically.” Read full article here Source: Government of Alberta, 2016
Read NewsAlberta Climate Leadership Plan
September 26, 2016 - Alberta
“The Alberta government has appointed a task force to provide recommendations on targeting investments in climate technology to help transition to a lower-carbon economy. As part of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, the Government of Alberta will make historic investments in research and innovation that will reduce emissions. To help guide these investments, the government has […]
Read NewsAlberta’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
September 8, 2016 - Alberta
As per Alberta Energy Facts & Statistics: Alberta became the first jurisdiction in North America to legislate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions for large industrial facilities by passing the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation (SGER). The oil sands industry currently accounts for approximately 8.5 per cent of Canada’s total GHG emissions and about 0.12 per cent of […]
Read NewsAlberta Economic Quick Facts
September 8, 2016 - Alberta
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Because of weak oil and gas prices Alberta’s economy contracted by 4.0% in 2015 However, Alberta still leads all provinces in economic growth during the past 20 years, with an average annual GDP growth of 3.2% per year Continued weakness in oil and gas prices is also negatively impacting the Alberta economy this […]
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