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The process has included the following:
May 2006: the Ideas Group
A small group of Albertans were asked to provide advice on the process of developing a land-use framework. The group suggested a potential vision and related principles on land use, set out possible primary objectives for the framework, and identified some of the key challenges and questions that need to be addressed as it is developed. It called for a framework that provides a roadmap for decision making, supports strong leadership, educates Albertans and promotes evidence-based decision making.
August to October 2006: Focus Group Sessions
Building on advice from the Ideas Group, stakeholder focus groups were held at a number of locations across the province involving individuals from a variety of land-related sectors and organizations: agriculture, forestry, transportation, recreation users, oil and gas, mining, conservation and environmental groups, Aboriginal communities, municipal representatives and academics. Participants were asked to identify both the key issues that should be addressed by a land-use framework and the principles it should reflect.
December 2006: Cross Sector Forum
The government held a cross sector forum in Red Deer, bringing together individuals from a range of land-related sectors and organizations—many of whom had participated in the earlier focus groups. Participants were asked to review issues and challenges facing the province and the key elements that should be included in a land-use framework. They also identified potential outcomes, actions and solutions to the various issues and challenges.
Each phase of the Land-use Framework consultation process adds to what was learned in the earlier stages. See Summary Reports.
April 30 to June 15 2007: Public Input Phase
Public information and input sessions were held in 15 locations around the province May 14-31. Albertans had the opportunity to provide their input on provincial land-use issues and the future of land in the province by completing a workbook questionnaire, either in person at the public sessions, online or by mailing in the questionnaire.
More than 3,000 Albertans provided their views on land-use management by submitting completed questionnaires by the June 15, 2007 deadline. The workbook gathered input on: a land-use vision; issues and challenges; principles and outcomes; and four main focus areas—growth and resource management, planning and decision-making processes, conservation and stewardship, and monitoring and evaluation.
Summary information from the public input is available on the Reports section of this site.
June 2007 to October 2007
Four working groups of stakeholders developed strategies and actions for the government to consider in the development of a framework. They involved a cross-section of people from a wide variety of interests and backgrounds.
September 2007 to December 2007
The Alberta government sought input from First Nations and from Métis community organizations. They provided their views on the future of land use in the province in conjunction with their concerns on upholding their traditional and cultural values. |
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