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Proclamation of the Mineral Resource Development Act

This Order in Council proclaims most sections of the Mineral Resource Development Act into force, establishing a new legislative framework for mineral resource management in Alberta.

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What changed

  • The Mineral Resource Development Act is proclaimed into force on March 1, 2023, with the exception of Part 3.
  • Sections 2(c) and 3(b) of the Act are proclaimed into force, excluding specific phrases related to "mines, mine sites, external mine discard dumps and processing plants."

Why it matters

  • The proclamation establishes a new primary legislative framework for mineral resource development in Alberta, replacing or augmenting previous statutes.
  • The partial proclamation of sections 2(c) and 3(b) suggests a phased implementation or specific carve-outs regarding the scope of certain facilities within the initial framework.
  • The exclusion of Part 3 indicates that certain aspects of the Act's provisions are not yet active, potentially deferring specific regulatory or operational changes.

Other governance concerns

  • Changes to regulatory oversight of mineral resource development
  • Potential shifts in industry responsibilities and public engagement processes

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