Bill 46 Opposition Grows, But Government Vows to Enact Legislation

Published by: System
in Energy, Issue 13 & 14, Volume 17

           The Alberta government is making amendments to Bill 46 in the face of mounting opposition to its proposed legislation to create a new utilities regulator, but critics say the changes don’t go far enough.

           As EnviroLine went to press, the government was planning to use closure in the legislature to limit debate on the legislation, which will split the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) into two regulatory bodies. A new Alberta Utilities Commission will be responsible for regulating natural gas rates and electricity transmission, while a reconstituted Energy and Resources Conservation Board will be in charge of regulating oil and gas facilities.

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