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WhereasAlberta and Manitoba have committed to further
cooperation on the sharedgoals of greenhouse gas emissions
reductions, energy efficiency, and renewable energy
development including hydroelectricity;
Whereas Alberta and Manitoba agree on the importance of
improving integration of
electrical grids through western Canada to increase economic
opportunities, improveenergy reliability and continue the
transition to a lower-carbon economy;
Whereas Alberta and Manitoba have differences in their
electricity markets and
systems, and both jurisdictions see a need to review whether
there are any unnecessary barriers to the movement of
electricity across Canada;
Whereas Alberta and Manitoba recognize that discussions of the
expansion of electrical
grids through western Canada should include Saskatchewan;
Whereas reliability and sustainability in Canada’s energy supply
are key elements ofthe Canadian Energy Strategy, co-led by Alberta,
Manitoba, Newfoundland and
Labrador, and New Brunswick; and
Whereas through cooperation and a coordinated approach,
governments can better
address the challenges and opportunities related to sustainable
energy development and building a resilient green economy that
ultimately benefits all Canadians;
Alberta and Manitoba therefore understand as follows:
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to confirm
the commitments
between the jurisdictions to share information and best
practices related to strengthsin their respective provinces, as
well as developing cooperative measures where
appropriate.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
PRIORITIES FOR ALBERTA-MANITOBA COOPERATION:
For the period identified in this Memorandum of Understanding
Alberta and Manitobahave identified that priority areas shall
include, but are not limited to the following:
a) Energy efficiency and conservation programs
b) Increased renewable energy
c) Greenhouse gas emission reduction policies
d) Energy innovation and clean technologies
e) Improved electrical grid integration
f) Reducing or eliminating off-grid communities’
dependence on electrical generation
from diesel
COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION:
1) An Alberta – Manitoba Steering Committee,
co-chaired by the Deputy Ministers ofAlberta Energy and
Environment and Parks and the Deputy Ministers ofManitoba Municipal
Government and Conservation and Water Stewardship, will
be responsible for ensuring the intent of the Memorandum
of Understanding isfulfilled and for recommending any subsequent
actions to Ministers.
2) The Steering Committee will recommend management
procedures for theimplementation of the agreement.
3) The establishment of the Memorandum of Understanding
comes into effect on the8th day of January 2016 and shall
terminate on the 1st day of January 2019. TheMemorandum of
Understanding may be renewed or amended by mutual
consent ofthe parties.
Signed:
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The Honourable Rachel Notley The Honourable Greg Selinger
Premier of Alberta Premier of Manitoba
