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Mice Vote To Bell Cat: Climate Terror In Alberta

November 6, 2024 admin Alberta, alberta oil (tar sands), alberta tar sands, Canada, carbon emissions, clean power, clean transport, climate change, Coal, electric trucks, Energy, Europe, Fossil Fuels, green economy, heat pumps, natural gas, Oil, oil sands, policy & politics, renewable energy, Solar energy, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:32:45 +0000

Headlines out of Canada are making palms meet faces around the world. In Canada, the faces are often red with embarrassment about other Canadian’s actions. Other faces are red with anger. But it’s all theatrics during the inevitable dissolution of the oil sands. What are the headlines? Alberta’s ruling party … [continued]

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Canada Immigration

British Columbia and Manitoba hold immigration draws; Alberta provides processing updates

October 5, 2024 admin aaip, Alberta, alberta advantage immigration program, bcpnp, British Columbia, british columbia provincial nominee program, Canada, Manitoba, manitoba provincial nominee program, mpnp, provinces

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:15 +0000

This week the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held immigration draws. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) provided processing updates on their provincial immigration streams. In separate draws, British Columbia and Manitoba invited candidates on the basis of their professional experience, education, and inclusion in special strategic […]

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Alberta launches new Expression of Interest system for AAIP Worker Streams

September 30, 2024 admin aaip, Alberta, CRS, IRCC, provinces, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:43 +0000

Alberta is changing how it issues Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to candidates in some Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) pathways. Starting today, September 30, candidates interested in applying to one of the AAIP worker streams will need to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI). To do so, candidates will need to access the AAIP […]

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AAIP eligibility change in response to Alberta wildfires

August 25, 2024 admin aaip, Alberta, alberta pnp, canada permanent residence, canada work permit, IRCC, provinces

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:50 +0000

Alberta has temporarily waived work experience requirements for some applicants in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The temporary waiving of the need for specific work experience in the Alberta Opportunity and Tourism and Hospitality Streams of the AAIP aims to allow workers whose current employment is affected by the wildfires to find new work […]

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Canada Immigration

Alberta’s incentives for skilled immigrants in trade occupations

August 12, 2024 admin Alberta, alberta immigrant, canada news, immigrate to alberta, provinces, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:40 +0000

One of Canada’s most pressing labour market gaps exists in the trades industry. In fact, according to a study released this month by Statistics Canada (StatsCan), the national labour market is facing “downward pressure” resulting from a wave of recent retirements among baby boomers (those born between 1955 and 1965). This has resulted in Canada’s […]

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Alberta Premier Sheds Crocodile Tears After Jasper Is Destroyed By Fire

July 31, 2024 admin Alberta, Canada, fires, policy & politics, Wildfires

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 02:24:35 +0000

A wildfire consumed much of the town of Jasper in Alberta, Canada, yet the provincial government refuses to act to protect its citizens.

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Good News, Bad News — Last Coal-Fired Generating Station In Alberta Closed

July 12, 2024 admin Alberta, Canada, clean power, Coal, coal power, Fossil Fuels, natural gas, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:53:49 +0000

In 2015, Alberta premier Rachel Notley of the New Democratic Party announced plans to completely phase out coal power by 2030 as part of its broader climate policies. Critics questioned whether it could be done. “The industry was up in arms that it wasn’t possible,” Blake Shaffer an assistant professor … [continued]

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ATCO’s Proposed Edmonton Hydrogen Subdivision Would Pay 4-10 Times Current Cost For Heat

May 16, 2024 admin Alberta, blue hydrogen, buildings, Canada, carbon emissions, climate change, energy efficiency, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green hydrogen, hydrogen, investment, natural gas

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 16:35:23 +0000

Every time I publish an article or post something on LinkedIn pointing out the economic folly and inevitable cul-de-sac of hydrogen-for-energy, commenters drag out new examples of bad hydrogen schemes, whether as ideas they think are proving my point or examples that disprove my thesis. After publishing on Canada’s $25 … [continued]

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Canada Immigration

SAIT partners with BorderPass to streamline study permit processing for international students

May 7, 2024 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, International students, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 15:31:37 +0000

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is working with BorderPass to make it easier for international students to navigate the study permit process with a new partnership. This partnership will enable new international students at SAIT to access a trusted online platform that will offer complementary services to those provided by SAIT’s International Centre. […]

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Where to find your cultural community in Canada

May 1, 2024 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, Manitoba, Montreal, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, saskachewan, Toronto, vancouver

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:41 +0000

For many newcomers to Canada, finding people of their own social and cultural background can be a huge consideration in settling in a new country. Luckily, due to its ethic of multiculturalism, and emphasis on diversity, newcomers from all around the world can likely find members of their community in Canada. Below is a profile […]

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