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UNDERSTANDING
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Whereas Alberta and Manitoba have committed to further cooperation on the shared
goals of greenhouse gas emissions reductions, energy efficiency, and renewable energy
development including hydroelectricity;
Whereas Alberta and Manitoba have differences in their electricity markets and
systems, and both jurisdictions see a need to review whether there are any unnecessary
barriers to the movement of electricity across Canada;
Whereas Alberta and Manitoba recognize that discussions of the expansion of electrical
grids through western Canada should include Saskatchewan;
Whereas reliability and sustainability in Canadas energy supply are key elements of
the Canadian Energy Strategy, co-led by Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and
Labrador, and New Brunswick; and
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to confirm the commitments
between the jurisdictions to share information and best practices related to strengths
in their respective provinces, as well as developing cooperative measures where
appropriate.
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