"As a collection of individuals and organizations representing a wide range of Albertans, we are pleased to present A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond. This Policy is supported by grassroots Indigenous groups, municipalities, hunters, anglers, ranchers, rural landowners, artists.
Since revocation of the 1976 A Coal Development Policy for Alberta (1976 Coal Policy) in 2020, Albertans have banded together to protect our water, fish, wildlife, sustainable livelihoods, and way of life from new coal developments. This Policy was written by Albertans, for Albertans, reflecting extensive public input to the Coal Policy Committee and the Committee’s two reports.
While this Policy reflects some of the recommendations in the Committee’s Final Report, Recommendations for the Management of Coal Resources in Alberta, it draws more heavily on the Committee’s report entitled, Engaging Albertans About Coal Report which reflects the input received from Albertans. This Policy considers the current global, national, and provincial policy contexts. It preserves our landscapes, people, wildlife, and water, and enables citizens, Indigenous groups and stakeholders to work toward a sustainable and resilient environment, economy and communities. It builds a vision for the future that represents the best of Alberta and Albertans."