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March 18, 2011
Land-Use Act Amended to Address Landowner Concerns
Bill 10, the Alberta Land Stewardship Amendment Act, was announced March 1st, to clarify the original intent of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act.
The amendments will create a review process for people who believe they are directly and adversely affected by a regional land-use plan, as well as requiring public consultation during planning and that draft regional plans be provided to the Legislature before being approved.
Premier Ed Stelmach ordered a review of the legislation in January after some critics misinterpreted sections of the act as being an attack on property rights.
“This government has always and will always respect all existing property rights,” said Sustainable Resource Development Minister, and Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA Mel Knight.
“The proposed amendments only strengthen our commitment to those rights and to consult with Albertans and develop regional plans through a transparent and accountable process.”
The Alberta Land Stewardship Act enables regional planning, which government initiated after a decade of economic and population growth put pressure on Alberta’s land base and communities.
The amendments will create a review process for people who believe they are directly and adversely affected by a regional land-use plan, as well as requiring public consultation during planning and that draft regional plans be provided to the Legislature before being approved.
Premier Ed Stelmach ordered a review of the legislation in January after some critics misinterpreted sections of the act as being an attack on property rights.
“This government has always and will always respect all existing property rights,” said Sustainable Resource Development Minister, and Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA Mel Knight.
“The proposed amendments only strengthen our commitment to those rights and to consult with Albertans and develop regional plans through a transparent and accountable process.”
The Alberta Land Stewardship Act enables regional planning, which government initiated after a decade of economic and population growth put pressure on Alberta’s land base and communities.
