THE BIG PICTURE

Alberta’s energy sector, and the global energy landscape, is vast and complex. Getting a handle on the big picture is a helpful starting point. As we learn some key parts of this picture, we’re going to share them with you here.

THE BIG 3

The Panel is going to examine three major streams of the energy business that fall under Alberta’s royalty framework: crude oil and liquids; natural gas; and oil sands.

Each of these streams involves distinct geology, prices, and market considerations. And each has a different royalty structure, which may need to change to meet our goals and expectations.

We’ll be sharing what we learn about these streams. As the conversation evolves, you’ll be able to click on the icons to dig deeper and explore each of these streams. We’ll be asking for your thoughts about them, and we welcome any wisdom you’re willing to share.

Return to see what we put here

Crude oil & liquids

Natural Gas

Oil Sands

Annette Trimbee

President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Winnipeg

Annette Trimbee is currently the President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Winnipeg, a transformative downtown institution that serves nearly 10,000 students. Prior to this, her decades-long career in the public service of Alberta saw her hold a variety of portfolios as a Deputy Minister. A 2014 return to her hometown of Winnipeg brings her full circle; she is now leading the university she once attended as an undergraduate scholarship recipient.

Annette has served as the Deputy Minister of Treasury Board and Finance, Service Alberta and Advanced Education and Technology. She began her career in the public service with Alberta Environment and has also held leadership positions in Alberta Health and Wellness.

Her key accomplishments include the Alberta Budgets 2012 and 2013, aligning post-secondary system capacity through Campus Alberta, developing Alberta’s Health Policy Framework, and building Alberta’s integrated resource management framework and water policy legislation. She is currently working with UWinnipeg’s Board of Regents and a broad range of community of stakeholders to set the University’s strategic direction.

Annette holds a PhD in Ecology from McMaster University, a MSc in Botany from the University of Manitoba, and a BSc in Biology from The University of Winnipeg.

Annette was selected to the panel for her deep experience in developing public policy along with the experience she gained as a deputy minister in key Alberta departments. She is smart, pragmatic, and a critical thinker who is intimately familiar with assessing complex issues, and she believes that, as a university president, she has a responsibility to participate in work that has an impact on the wider world. She agreed to help tackle this task because of its significance to Canada, and in her own words: “I enjoy working with people to mobilize action towards a common cause.”

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The Panel

The Conversation

We’re inviting you to have several conversations with us, over several stages. Each stage is going to feed into the next. We’re going to ask you questions, and consider what you say. On a regular and frequent basis, we’re going to report back and reflect what you’ve told us, and ask you more questions based on that.

The Phases

First thoughts
PRINCIPLES of a Good Framework
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?

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