Government of Alberta
Spheres of Influence – Government

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Why has civil government not relinquished its temporary boost in power?
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Why is civil government looking to further expand this power now?
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What is the impact of short-term spending on the long-term health of the economy?
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Why are we valuing lives lost today over lives lost in the future?
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Why are those willing to work not allowed to do so?
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How will our great-great-great grandchildren repay the debt of 2020?
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Why are some businesses deemed “non-essential”?
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What is the long-term impact of lockdowns on the most vulnerable?
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Why are we not allowed to make decisions in line with our own risk tolerance?
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Why do the goalposts keep moving?
Alberta
‘Trojan Horse:’ Alberta to argue in court federal assessment law unconstitutional

Alberta is in court fighting against Ottawa’s law on environmental assessment.
Arguments in Alberta’s Court of Appeal are expected to last all week.
The Alberta government calls the Impact Assessment Act, or Bill C-69, a “Trojan Horse” that attempts to invade provincial powers by a back door.
The bill allows the federal government to consider the impacts of new resource projects on issues such as climate change.
Alberta claims the bill uses those concerns to greatly expand the range of federal oversight into areas of provincial jurisdiction.
The province is being supported in its case by the governments of Saskatchewan and Ontario.
A wide array of environmental and legal groups are intervening in Ottawa’s support.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 22, 2021.
The Canadian Press
Alberta
First Nation applauds new initiative protecting boreal forest in the Kitaskino Nuwenene Wildland Park
February 11, 2021
Fort Chipewyan-AB-Mikisew Cree First Nation applauds a major expansion in protecting the boreal forest area in the Kitaskino Nuwenene Wildland Park initiative.
The announcement to expand the protected area by nearly 150,00 hectares means more of the area south of Wood Buffalo National Park will be protected along with the headwaters, which flow into the Delta area. This marks a key step in a collaborative effort between Mikisew Cree First Nation, Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, energy, mineral and forestry companies.
“Today’s announcement is about protecting the land and celebrating partnerships between First Nations, government and industry,” said Mikisew Chief, Peter Powder. “We wouldn’t be on the doorstep of this significant expansion without cooperation. We hope this means we can move forward with the western expansion of the Kitaskino-Nuwenene Wildland Park as part of Mikisew’s stewardship vision for our lands, waters and iconic species such as woodland caribou and wood bison.”
After engaging with the community, it was clear leaders and land users wanted to protect this area for future generations. The overall goal of the Kitaskino Nuwenene Wildland Park is for Mikisew Cree First Nation and other Indigenous groups to play a key role in safeguarding the area and the traditional resources within it. The expansion has received a strong endorsement from the Athabasca Chipewyan Cree First Nation, Fort Chipewyan Metis, Fort McKay First Nation, Fort McKay Métis, and Fort McMurray Métis. Kitaskino-Nuwenene translated means, “Our Land” in Cree and Dene.
“Moving this forward is another step in implementing the Nikechinahonan Framework, which is the vision of the Mikisew to ensure our cultural survival. We look forward to building on this momentum by working to protect more habitat of the Ronald Lake Bison Herd and by continuing our efforts to save the Peace Athabasca Delta‘ ‘ said Melody Lepine, Mikisew Cree First Nation director.
Kitaskino Nuwenene Wildland Park is located along the southern border of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta. Phase 1 was established in 2019. This project was undertaken with the financial support of Environment and Climate Change Canada through Canada’s Nature Fund.
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