No, Mr. Carney, Do NOT share Canadian Environment Reviews with the Corrupt Alberta Regulator
Ottawa invites comment on conducting environmental reviews in partnership with the provinces. BIG MISTAKE considering the demonstrated corruption and incompetence of the Alberta Energy Regulator
In our post of March 12, biologist and author Lorne Fitch raised the alarm on the consequences of the federal proposal to provide a single-wicket process for environmental approvals of large projects.
While the logic of a one-stop environmental review is appealing to investors, it depends on the good-faith and honesty of the provincial partners. On that score, Alberta does not qualify.
The Alberta Energy Regulator is systemically conflicted: It’s mandate is to enable large energy projects, while at the same time protecting the environment from the consequences. If that were not bad enough, the AER has shown itself to be corrupt and incompetent, as recent revelations have demonstrated.
Here’s Canada’s invitation to comment, by this Friday, March 27.
“The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is seeking feedback on a draft co-operation agreement with Alberta.
When a proposed project requires an assessment by both the federal and provincial governments, Canada is committed to working with provinces to achieve “one project, one review.” Under this approach, federal and provincial governments work together to meet shared and respective responsibilities to protect the environment and respect Indigenous rights with the goal of a single assessment for a project.”
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is sharing its own considered response, along with a suggested comment template for those of us in a hurry.
CPAWS Response and comment template
Please submit your objection to:
intergovernmentalaffairs-affairesintergouvernementales@iaac-aeic.gc.ca