Drought Conditions & Water Restriction Updates Released for British Columbia
This month, the province of British Columbia released a statement announcing that two-thirds of provincial river basins are in drought level 4 or 5, urging water conservation practices across the province. Responding to the situation, the BC Energy Regulator has taken measures to expand water suspensions to multiple watersheds, and more protection orders to water licensees may be imminent if drought conditions worsen.
Additionally, this issue brings attention to the second wave of federal investment in critical mineral projects, aiming at advancing commercial technology readiness. As part of this evolving budgetary focus, the Government of Canada has also released guideline documents with a clear objective of gradually phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
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About: This bulletin highlights the regulatory changes and updates within the energy and natural resource sectors in North America that the Integrated Sustainability team has been tracking through July 2023.
Federal
- Government of Canada to Invest in Critical Minerals Value Chain
- Government of Canada Delivers on Key Climate Commitment to Phase Out Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Alberta
- Mandate Letters for Alberta Energy & Minerals and the Minister of Environment & Protected Areas
- Alberta Invests 60 Million to Emission Reduction Technology
- Brine-Hosted Minerals Water Analysis
- AER’s Application Target Timelines Updated
- AER Releases Annual Report
British Columbia
- On-Site Methane Surveys
- Restoration Activity in AMS
- More Water Suspensions in BC, Drought Conditions Causing Potential for Long-Term Shortages
Saskatchewan
- Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive
Feature Report
- Wapiti River Hydat Station Updated
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