Co-operation Agreement between Alberta and Canada

Consultation has concluded

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is seeking feedback on a draft co-operation agreement with Alberta.

When a proposed project requires an assessment by both the federal and provincial governments, Canada is committed to working with provinces to achieve “one project, one review.” Under this approach, federal and provincial governments work together to meet shared and respective responsibilities to protect the environment and respect Indigenous rights with the goal of a single assessment for a project.

Co-operation agreements outline commitments and principles to guide how the federal and provincial governments will work together to eliminate duplication and streamline assessment

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is seeking feedback on a draft co-operation agreement with Alberta.

When a proposed project requires an assessment by both the federal and provincial governments, Canada is committed to working with provinces to achieve “one project, one review.” Under this approach, federal and provincial governments work together to meet shared and respective responsibilities to protect the environment and respect Indigenous rights with the goal of a single assessment for a project.

Co-operation agreements outline commitments and principles to guide how the federal and provincial governments will work together to eliminate duplication and streamline assessment processes on a project-by-project basis to enable “one project, one review.”

Have your say

We are seeking feedback on the draft co-operation agreement with Alberta.

The comment period is your chance to review the draft co-operation agreement and submit feedback. The comment period starts March 6, 2026, and ends March 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.

To provide a comment or upload a submission, please register or sign in.

Comments and submissions will be made public in the official language in which they are received. You can also consult comments and submissions published on the French page.

Comments received will inform the final co-operation agreement, including its implementation.

At a broader-level, IAAC sought comments last Fall 2025 on a consultation paper which outlines Canada’s proposed approach to working with provinces on the assessment of major projects, with the goal of "one project, one review."

Visit the Let’s Talk Impact Assessment webpage to review the consultation paper on the proposed approach to working with provinces and view comments received. While the comment period on the paper is now closed, comments received on the paper continue to inform the drafting and finalizing of agreements and their implementation.

Comments submitted by March 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET will be considered for the co-operation agreement with Alberta.

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    by Doug Bangle, about 2 months ago
    Canada is a very resource rich nation and it should be exporting our resources to the world. An agreement between Provincial & Federal governments is a must for the betterment of all Canadians.
    Canada is a very resource rich nation and it should be exporting our resources to the world. An agreement between Provincial & Federal governments is a must for the betterment of all Canadians.

  • Alberta Separation and US Investment

    by Marilyn, about 2 months ago

    I am glad to see Alberta and the Federal Government working together on these projects.

    Two concern as a Canadian citizen regarding this agreement:

    1. How can the Federal and Provincial governments address in this agreement, Canadians’ concern? For example, if our tax dollars are used to fund these projects and the current or future Premier decides to separate from Canada, what happens?

    2. Funding? Who funds the projects specifically? Are US companies or individuals allowed to contribute? Will Canadians have an opportunity to invest through bonds, or other ways to invest? I think Canadians would like to be aware... Continue reading

    I am glad to see Alberta and the Federal Government working together on these projects.

    Two concern as a Canadian citizen regarding this agreement:

    1. How can the Federal and Provincial governments address in this agreement, Canadians’ concern? For example, if our tax dollars are used to fund these projects and the current or future Premier decides to separate from Canada, what happens?

    2. Funding? Who funds the projects specifically? Are US companies or individuals allowed to contribute? Will Canadians have an opportunity to invest through bonds, or other ways to invest? I think Canadians would like to be aware of how these projects are specifically funded at both the Provincial and Federal level.

  • Grave concerns on Indigenous rights

    by Dawn, about 2 months ago
    We have a separation war happening in Alberta where First Nations rights have been completely ignored and treaty’s have been violated. There are 4 current lawsuits against Danielle Smith from First Nations for violating treaty. Why would you think it would be any different for her and the environment? They have grave concerns by about the water act she just implemented. They believe , and so many Albertans feel the same, she does not care for the environment, as she has so many infractions against her. This is our land. Not hers. We want Alberta to remain beautiful with First... Continue reading
    We have a separation war happening in Alberta where First Nations rights have been completely ignored and treaty’s have been violated. There are 4 current lawsuits against Danielle Smith from First Nations for violating treaty. Why would you think it would be any different for her and the environment? They have grave concerns by about the water act she just implemented. They believe , and so many Albertans feel the same, she does not care for the environment, as she has so many infractions against her. This is our land. Not hers. We want Alberta to remain beautiful with First Nations wishes and treaty rights.