Government provides a chance for Albertans' voices to be heard on oil sands development

The Government of Alberta is holding public consultations this fall to hear from Albertans on oil sands development. A series of open information meetings are scheduled for various locations around the province to give Albertans a say in how the oil sands should be developed.

The development of Alberta's oil sands has major implications for the health of Albertans, our environment and our natural heritage. Oil sands development has a direct impact on wildlife and biodiversity, on water resources and on air quality. The oil sands are Canada's largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

It is very important for Albertans to share their concerns for the environmental impacts of oil sands development during these consultations.

Locations, dates and times of the meetings are as follows:

Public Meetings Schedule

Open House 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Submissions from Registered Participants 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Open House 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Submissions from Registered Participants 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Submissions - Open 8:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

Submissions to the Oil Sands Consultations Panel will also be accepted by mail or e-mail until October 4, 2006.

Please try to attend a public meeting, or submit your comments and concerns via mail or oilsandsconsultations [at] gov [dot] ab [dot] ca (email)!

Posted September 12, 2006 by russ