Join us for our day of action and call your MLA!

Join us for our Day of Action and call your MLA! 

Keep reading to learn more on how YOU can take part.

The Coal Policy Committee is required to submit their recommendations for a new coal policy to the Minister of Energy. Last week, due to overwhelming amounts of input, they were granted an extension until December 31st  

This gives you the opportunity to ask the government for the report to be made public for increased transparency, and accountability. 

The public has the right to know:

  • What the recommendations from the coal policy committee are 

  • How the information provided by stakeholders was interpreted and included in the recommendations 

  • How the Government of Alberta will use these recommendations in the development of a new Coal Policy. 

Additionally, a full public and Indigenous consultation is needed for a new coal policy. 

 
The report should be a result of what the committee heard from stakeholders across the province, and will include recommendations for a new coal policy. The Coal Policy Committee has stated that the majority of feedback they have received is opposed to coal mining.  It is important that a new coal policy reflects what Albertan’s clearly want – clean water, protected landscapes, and a healthy future. 

Join us for our day of action. Make a call to ensure Albertans are heard on the coal policy.

How do I take part in the Day of Action?

Find your MLA here.

Calling your MLA is easy! Dial their number, and either leave a message on their voicemail or ask to leave a message with a staff person who answers the phone.  

You can even use our script! 

Hi, my name is __________, I live in RIDING NAME and I’m calling as a constituent of MLA NAME. I care about the future of the eastern slopes and I am calling on your government to protect them from coal development.   

The coal policy committee has been given a deadline extension to submit their recommendations to Minister Savage. I appreciate that the Minister has extended the moratorium on exploration, and recognized the overwhelming amount of input. It is imperative that Minister Savage release these recommendations as soon as possible after receiving them. During this engagement process the feedback has been overwhelmingly against any new coal development. This must be reflected in whatever new policy the government creates.   

Further, the engagement process the Coal Policy Committee undertook CANNOT be passed off as a public consultation. The government must engage in a full public and Indigenous consultation regarding any new policies they might develop as a result of this process.   

I look forward to hearing back from you regarding how you and your party will ensure the process of developing a new coal policy will be accountable, consultative and transparent. Thank you for your time. 

 

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