Alberta Record

· Order in Council / Land Stewardship Fund Amendment · in-force

Land stewardship fund amendment regulation

Amends the Land Stewardship Fund Regulation to include conservation activities on private land within the fund's purpose and repeals Section 2.1, broadening the fund's application.

High impactCentralization of powerThe public, directly

What changed

  • Adds a definition for "private land" to the Land Stewardship Fund Regulation (AR 31/2011).
  • Expands the purpose of the Land Stewardship Fund to include funding for conservation activities on private land.
  • Repeals Section 2.1 of the Land Stewardship Fund Regulation.

Why it matters

  • Broadens the scope of the Land Stewardship Fund, allowing public funds to be allocated for conservation efforts on privately owned land.
  • Introduces a new category of eligible activities for the fund, shifting its traditional focus from solely public lands.
  • Removes a specific provision (Section 2.1) from the regulation, the prior content and impact of which are not detailed in the OIC text.

Rights affected

  • Access to information — The ability to see public records and government decisions.

Other governance concerns

  • Use of public funds for conservation activities on private land
  • Transparency regarding criteria for allocating funds to private land projects
  • Accountability for conservation outcomes achieved on private land with public funds
  • Potential for private benefit from public financial resources

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