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.

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Crude oil & liquids

Natural Gas

Oil Sands

Leona Hanson

Mayor, Town of Beaverlodge, Alberta

Leona Hanson is a seasoned business professional who has dedicated herself to the community for over two decades. She is currently the Mayor of Beaverlodge, a town of 2,500 people 40 kilometers northwest of Grande Prairie.

She currently operates her own consulting business providing services to business and non-profit clients in a number of areas including business and human resources planning account management, organizational reviews and operational planning. Leona was elected mayor in 2007 and acclaimed ever since. She holds an MBA in project management from Athabasca University.

Leona was the Executive Director of SMEDA Business Development Corporation, a Community Futures organization, for 17 years. In that role she led an organization committed to economic and community development through financing, training and coaching to small- and medium-sized enterprise start-ups and expansions. She was subsequently an advisor to all Community Futures Development Corporations and Regional Economic Development Alliances across Alberta.

Leona is very connected to the small business community and has been for her entire career. She has seen first-hand the wide range of businesses that serve the energy industry in Alberta.

Leona was selected for the panel for a number of attributes. She has a first-hand understanding how the activities of the energy sector in Alberta ripple throughout the province, particularly in rural areas. She understands municipal and business finances well, and with eight years under her belt as Mayor is skilled at finding consensus within varying viewpoints. She is smart and a good listener which suits her well for the job at hand.

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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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