Joint Letter: New Research Reveals Dereliction of Duty by the Alberta Energy Regulator
January 24, 2025
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The attached letter (link below) was submitted on January 24, 2025, to Minister Schulz, Minister Jean, Mr. Pushor, and Mr. Au on behalf of Alberta Wilderness Association, Environmental Defence Canada, Keepers of the Water, Council of Canadians – Edmonton Chapter, For Our Kids Alberta, the Alberta Liabilities Disclosure Project, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northern Alberta, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and the Calgary Climate Hub.
In light of alarming new findings from Dr. Kevin Timoney, it is clear that the AER is not fulfilling its stated mandate, and the public can no longer place its trust in the regulator. We, the nine undersigned organizations, are calling for the immediate resignation of the President and CEO of the AER and all AER Board members.
New board appointments need to reflect shared jurisdiction with Indigenous communities and independence from fossil fuel companies. One of the first objectives of this new AER board should be to respond to the results of Dr. Timoney’s study and to ensure that spill incidents are investigated and publicly reported with full transparency. We are also demanding that the AER establish and enforce strict cleanup and reclamation timelines for mine sites, waste products, and related infrastructure.
The AER can no longer be permitted to operate with impunity for the benefit of corporate interests while polluting our rivers, destroying our landscape, and putting communities across Alberta in harm’s way.
Sincerely,
- Alberta Wilderness Association
- Environmental Defence Canada
- Keepers of the Water
- Council of Canadians, Edmonton Chapter
- For Our Kids Alberta
- Alberta Liabilities Disclosure Project
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northern Alberta
- Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
- Calgary Climate Hub
To read our letter in full, please click the link below: