Progress on key government projects

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On December 15, 2006, Premier Ed Stelmach issued mandate letters to each member of Cabinet. The 70 tasks within the mandate letters became the action plan for 2007 and served as a contract with the people of Alberta. Each of the tasks was tied to one of five priorities:

• govern with integrity and transparency,
• manage growth pressures,
• improve Albertans’ quality of life,
• build a stronger Alberta, and
• provide safe and secure communities.

All 70 tasks are either completed or well underway. Highlights of these tasks are listed below. For a complete listing of projects and status, read the Year One Progress Report to Albertans (pdf, opens in a new window).

	Implement democratic reforms including all-party committees of the Legislature.
	Establish a governance review to provide recommendations on how the Government of Alberta can improve the transparency, accountability and governance of its agencies, boards and commissions. Read more.
	Establish a lobbyist and contractor registry to improve accountability and transparency in the conduct of government business.

Progress - Managing growth pressures

	Establish a Housing Task Force to develop a plan to increase the availability of affordable housing. Read more.
	Improve and strengthen Alberta's immigration approach by developing a made-in-Alberta immigration strategy. Read more.
	Respond to the recommendations from the Oil Sands Ministerial Strategy Committee on the impact of development in oil sands. Read more.
	Update Alberta’s Climate Change Plan. Read more.
	Develop a long-term capital plan. Read more.
	Establish a new Institute for Agriculture, Forestry and the Environment to identify market-based solutions to increase environmentally sound practices in the renewable resource sectors. Read more.
	Continue to implement a labour force strategy. Read more.
	Complete the Land-use Framework to address conflicts over competing use of land and provide a vision for an integrated sustainable land use approach that balances economic, environmental and social concerns. Read more.
	Develop a comprehensive energy strategy for the development of Alberta's renewable and non-renewable energy sources and for conservation of energy use.

Progress - Improving Albertans' quality of life

	Implement health care productivity reforms and long-term sustainability initiatives in consultation with health care professionals and regional health authorities. Read more.
	Develop recommendations on a Community Spirit Program for Charitable Giving to support increases for private charitable donation through tax credits. Read more.
	Improve supports and services to persons with disabilities through better coordination and integration of programs. Read more.

Progress - Building a stronger Alberta

	Conduct a public review to ensure Albertans are receiving a fair share from energy development through royalties, taxes and fees. Read more.
	Establish a long-term funding arrangement with municipalities that will invest $11.3 billion in municipalities over the next 10 years. Read more.
	Establish a value-added technology commercialization task force to develop a strategy for technology commercialization and economic diversification. Read more.
	Build on initiatives to increase access, affordability and quality in post-secondary education. Read more.
	Lead a Financial Investment and Planning Commission to explore options for long-term investment strategies for Alberta's non-renewable resource revenues. Read more.

Progress - Providing safe and secure communities

	Establish a policing and safe communities task force to make recommendations on reducing crime and improving public confidence in the justice system. Read more.
	Implement a provincial Traffic Safety Plan to reduce the number of collisions on Alberta roads. Read more.
	Continue to implement the Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Initiative. Read more.