TAMRMS#: B06
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Letter to Support Protection of Our Headwaters from Coal Mining Pollution
Notice given by: Councillor Hughes
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Hughes gave notice on April 6, 2021.
PROPOSED MOTION:
recommendation
That the Mayor write a letter to the Government of Alberta requesting a review of the impacts of strip mining in Alberta's Eastern Mountains, that municipalities are consulted as stakeholders on future coal policy changes and a moratorium is placed on ongoing coal exploration until after independent and extensive public consultation has occurred and a replacement Coal Policy is in effect.
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Report Date:May 3, 2021
Author: Renee McDonald
Department: Legal and Legislative Services
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble