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In Reply to: What Canadians say about oil ... posted by emailtim on February 2, 2025 at 11:49:56:
Yes, the federal government has some jurisdiction over oil and gas in Alberta, but the provinces have primary authority over natural resources. The federal government's jurisdiction may overlap with the provinces' when projects cross provincial or international boundaries, or when Indigenous interests are involved.Federal jurisdiction:
1. The federal government has jurisdiction over environmental assessments for oil and gas projects.
2. Import and export
The federal government has jurisdiction over the import and export of oil and gas into and out of Canada.
3. The federal government has jurisdiction over tolls and tariffs for oil and gas projects.
4. Impact Assessment Act
The federal government has the power to review and potentially prohibit major oil and gas projects under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA).
Provincial jurisdiction:1. Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
The AER is responsible for regulating upstream and midstream oil, gas, and oil sands activities in Alberta.
2. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
The Alberta Environment and Protected Areas regulates air quality and emissions from oil and gas activities.
3. Alberta Land Stewardship Act
The Alberta Land Stewardship Act supports the Land-use Framework, which aims to manage the province's natural resources.
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