Albertans are invited to provide input on how occupational health and safety rules could apply to the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups that reviewed the occupational health and safety rules have completed their work. Their recommendations are now posted online, and Albertans can provide their input. The government has said it will take as long as is needed to consult with and listen to farmers and ranchers before making any changes. Albertans can provide feedback online and by emailing before Jan. 15, 2018. Government will then begin drafting regulations based on both the recommendations and public feedback. Read More

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Statistics Canada is conducting a public consultation on the 2021 Census of Population from September to December 2017. We encourage you to participate in this online consultation and to forward information about the consultation to other census data users. The online consultation questionnaire is designed to gather information about how and why Canadians use census data, the type of information they believe should be available from the census, and details of other data sources that could be used to supplement or replace current census content. Read More

The ruling of October 6, 2017 added massive duties to the unreasonable tariffs already assessed against Bombardier is the latest in a series of tactics to limit competition and weaken Canada's aerospace leader, says the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. "For the second time in a week, the U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an unwarranted penalty based on pure protectionism," said the Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Chamber. American competitor Boeing had complained Bombardier was selling its C-Series aircraft below market prices because it had received subsidies from the Canadian government. Last week, the US Department of Commerce ruled in Boeing's favor and hit Bombardier with additional duties on its jets. Read More

The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission has been tasked to review the existing boundaries and names of Alberta's 87 electoral constituencies. The Commission presented its Interim Report on May 25, 2017 and presented its Final Report to the Speaker on Legislative Assembly of Alberta on October 19, 2017. Read More