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<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em>The Department of Business Development and Tourism was founded in 1975 by means of the passage and proclamation of the <em>Department of Business Development and Tourism Act,</em> S.A. 1975 c. 8. The Department was dissolved in 1979. <em>Functional responsibility:</em>The Department of Business Development and Tourism was responsible for the creation, administration and delivery of programs designed to encourage economic and industrial diversification, encourage growth of established industries, encourage industrial development in rural areas, promote Alberta goods and services in international markets, provide assistance to industries by determining the feasibility of exporting their goods and services, and programs supporting the development of the province's tourism resources and the marketing of the province as a tourism destination. The Department was also responsible for operating Alberta House in London, England, and trade and investment development offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles. The Minister was responsible for the administration of the following Acts. <em>Alberta Opportunity Fund Act</em>;<em>Department of Business Development and Tourism Act</em>;<em>Department of Industry and Commerce Act, s. 2, 4, 6, 7</em>;<em>Engineering and Related Professions Act</em>;<em>Northern Alberta Development Council Act</em>;<em>Research Council Act</em>;<em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em>The predecessor of the Department was the Department of Industry and Commerce. The Department was succeeded by the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Tourism and Small Business. <em>Administrative relationships:</em>The Department reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Business Development and Tourism. Three semi-independent agencies, the Research Council of Alberta, the Northern Alberta Development Council and the Alberta Opportunity Company, reported to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly. <em>Administrative structure:</em>The Department of Business Development and Tourism was made up of the following units: Finance and Administration Division, Business Development Division (industrial development, company counseling, regional and community economic development programs, international marketing, international and inter-provincial trade missions), Business Services/Research and Analysis Branch (policy development and analysis, business information services, research, market and industry analysis and evaluation), and Northern Development Branch (administration of the Alberta North Agreement, providing administrative and technical support to the Northern Alberta Development Council, inter-departmental coordination of programs for northern Alberta, research in support of program development, monitoring and evaluating government services in northern Alberta). At the time that the Department was founded, the Alberta Export Agency was transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Business Development and Tourism. The Agency continued as a branch until its dissolution effective September 1, 1976, at which time its functions were absorbed into the operations of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Business Development and Tourism. In the Department of Business Development and Tourism, its operations formed the basis of the Trade Development Branch. On March 31, 1976, Travel Alberta was transferred to the Department and was renamed the Tourism Division. This Division was responsible for the planning and development of tourism resources, support to tourism associations and operators, tourism marketing and promotion, research, travel information services, tourist accommodation inspection, and operation of travel information centres. <em>Names of chief officers:</em>Minister of Business Development and Tourism: Robert W. Dowling 1975-79

Dates of founding and/or dissolution: The Department of Career Development and Employment was effectively created under the name Department of Manpower in November 1982 by means of Order in Council 1215/82 under the authority of the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act.</em> This Order in Council transferred administration of manpower functions to the new Minister of Manpower. The creation of the department was formalized by the passage and proclamation of the <em>Department of Manpower Act</em>, effective April 1, 1983. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Career Development and Employment effective September 12, 1986 by means of the <em>Department of Manpower Statutes Amendment Act.</em>;The department was dissolved effective December 12, 1992 by means of Order in Council 749/92 under the authority of the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act</em>, which transferred most of the functions and responsibilities of the Minister to the new Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development. Functional responsibility: The principal functional responsibilities of the department were the planning, development and implementation of policies and programs designed to meet the present and anticipated future manpower needs of the province. The department was responsible for the administration of the Department of Manpower Act, <em>Department of Career Development and Employment Act, Manpower Development Act, Apprenticeship Act, Apprenticeship, Training and Certification Act</em> and all regulations under these acts. Predecessor and successor bodies: The predecessor of the Department of Career Development and Employment was the Department of Advanced Education and Manpower, Manpower Services Division. The successor of the department was the Department of Advanced Education and Career Development. The immigration services functions of the department were transferred to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in 1992. Administrative relationships: The Department of Career Development and Employment reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Career Development and Employment. The Minister also passed to the Legislature the annual reports of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Board (renamed Apprenticeship, Training and Certification Board in 1985 and Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board effective January 1, 1992) and the Manpower Advisory Council (until its dissolution in 1986). Administrative structure: The structure of the department was hierarchical. The principal components of the department were various divisions, each in turn made up of a number of branches. Beginning in 1986, the department went through a series of frequent internal reorganizations. Program delivery units were re-19structured almost annually. Significant department-19wide reorganizations occurred in 1986, 1987 and 1990. The principal functions of the department were performed by the following units:;administrative and department support functions: Central Support Services Division (1983-1986) and Finance and Administrative Services Division (1986-1992);planning and administration of apprenticeship and trades training and certification of journeymen: Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Branch (1983-1987) and Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Division (1990-1992);career planning and employment counselling services: Career Development Division (1983-1986) and Career Development Centres under the administration of the Field Services Division (1986-1992);employment preparation and training programs: Employment Development Division (1983-1986) and Career Development Centres under the administration of the Field Services Division (1986-1992);recruitment of skilled workers, services to immigrants, and resettlement services to Albertans: Occupational Services Branch (1983-1986), Manpower Mobility Branch (1983-1986) and Immigration and Settlement Division (1990-1992);labour market information, research and planning: Planning Secretariat (1983-1986), Manpower Information and Planning Division (1986), Labour Market Information and Planning Division (1986-1987), Labour Market Research Division (1987-1990) and Policy and Research Division (1990-1992); and;policy and program development: Employment Development Division (1983-1986), Training and Employment Services Division (1986-1987), Policy and Program Development Division (1987-1990) and Policy and Research Division (1990-1992). Names of the corporate bodies: Department of Manpower, 1982-1986; Department of Career Development and Employment, 1986-1992. Names of chief officers: Ministers of Manpower/Career Development and Employment: Ernie Isley 1982-1986; Richard D. Orman 1986-1988; Kenneth R. Kowalski 1988-1989; Constance E. Osterman 1989; Kenneth R. Kowalski 1989 (Acting); Norman A. Weiss 1989-1992.

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em><br>The Department of Community and Occupational Health was founded by means of the passage and proclamation of <em>The Department of Community and Occupational Health Act, </em>1986 c. D-13.5. The Department was dissolved in 1988. <em>Functional responsibility:</em>;The Department had two principal areas of responsibility: public health programs (except hospitals and health care insurance programs) and workplace health and safety programs. The Department was also responsible for the province's Vital Statistics program. The Minister was responsible for the administration of the following acts:<em>;Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act<br>Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Foundation Act<br>Blind or Deaf Persons' Rights Act<br>Blind Workers' Compensation Act<br>Change of Name Act<br>Coal Mines Safety Act<br>Dental Profession Act<br>Department of Community and Occupational Health Act<br>Emergency Medical Aid Act<br>Family and Community Support Services Act<br>M.L.A. Compensation Act<br>M.S.I. Foundation Act<br>Marriage Act<br>Mental Health Act<br>Nursing Service Act<br>Occupational Health and Safety Act<br>Public Health Act<br>Quarries Regulation Act<br>Radiation Protection Act<br>Radiological Technicians Act<br>Vital Statistics Act<br>Workers' Compensation Act</em>;<em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em>;The predecessors of the Department were the public health programs of the Department of Social Services and Community Health and the Workers' Health, Safety and Compensation program under its Minister responsible. In 1988, the two principal program areas of the Department of Community and Occupational Health were again separated and these functions were transferred to the re-created Department of Health and to the Minister responsible for Occupational Health and Safety and the Workers' Compensation Board.<br>;<em>Administrative relationships:</em>The Department reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Community and Occupational Health. A number of semi-independent agencies reported either to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly. These agencies included the Workers' Compensation Board, Provincial Mental Health Advisory Council, Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, and Public Health Advisory and Appeal Board. More information on these agencies and their records held by the Provincial Archives of Alberta may be found in the sous-fonds descriptions of these agencies. <em>Administrative structure:</em>The Department was composed of the following divisions:;Family and Community Support Services: responsible for coordinating regional delivery of community-based programs through local Family and Community Support Services boards;Mental Health: responsible for coordinating community based mental health services and operation of Out-Patient Clinics and Extended Care Centres in Claresholm, Raymond and Camrose;Occupational Health & Safety: responsible for workplace health and safety programs, including preventive programs, site inspection, incident investigation, and establishment and enforcement of health and safety standards in the workplace;Public Health: responsible for communicable disease control and epidemiology, environmental health, preventative and public health education programs, rehabilitation programs, and providing consultative services to Health Units delivering programs;Human Resources: responsible for departmental personnel management;Management Support: responsible for program planning, legislative services to the department, program evaluation and management audit;Program Support: responsible for other support services to the department and the Vital Statistics program;<em>Names of chief officers:</em>;Minister of Community and Occupational Health:;James F. Dinning (1986-1988)

Administrative History:;Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution: The Department of Consumer Affairs was created in 1973, and in 1975 the name was changed to the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. Functional Responsibility: Through the Consumer Bureau Act of 1969 (S.A. Chapter 20, 1969), the Consumer Bureau became the provincial government's first office responsible for consumer affairs. A part of the Bureau's mandate derived from the Credit and Loan Agreement Act of 1967 (S.A. Chapter 11, 1967). Under the Consumer Bureau Act, the Bureau was responsible to liaison with Albertan consumer and business groups, and research and advise on issues detrimental to either group. The Department of Consumer Affairs Act of 1973 (S.A. Chapter 32, 1973) elaborate this mandate, bringing together consumer and corporate affairs functions from the Departments of Labour, Agriculture, the Attorney General, and Industry and Commerce. The department became responsible for registration and incorporation of companies, societies and associations. It also included in its new mandate auditing, licensing, and investigating insurance activities, credit unions, securities and real estate activities. Predecessor and Successor Bodies: Prior to the 1973 creation of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Departments of Labour, Agriculture, the Attorney General and Industry and Commerce oversaw several consumer and corporate affairs functions. The Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, created in 1975, remained in existence until 1992, when government reorganization dissolved the department. At this time, functional responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Municipal Affairs, the Treasury Department, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, and the Attorney General's Department. Administrative Structure: The 1969 Consumer Bureau Act created the Consumer Bureau in the Department of Treasury. This was the first government office explicitly devoted to consumer affairs activities. The Bureau derived its mandate from the Credit and Loan Agreement Act of 1967. It also assumed the functions of the Debtor's Assistance Board, a part of the Department of Treasury since 1923. In 1971, legislation transferred the Branch to the Department of Labour. It became the principal administrative entity of the new department when the Department of Consumer Affairs was created in 1973. The department began with two divisions, both reporting to the Deputy Minister. Corporate Affairs was responsible for real estate and insurance, and Consumer Relations was responsible for licensing, debtor's assistance and consumer affairs. Legislation reorganized and renamed the department in 1975. Now known as Consumer and Corporate Affairs, the department added the Automobile Insurance Board and the Alberta Securities Commission. Both offices reported directly to the Minister. Two new sections, Consumer Relations and the Companies Branch, reported to the Deputy Minister. After reorganizations in 1981 and 1990, the department's organization included an Assistant Deputy Minister of Professional Standards and Services, and Community Services. The Securities Commission and the Automobile Insurance Board continued to be responsible to the Minister. Names of Chief Officers: Robert W. Dowling, 1973-1975; Graham L. Harle, 1975-1979; Julian G.J. Koziak, 1979-1982; Constance E. Osterman, 1982-1986; James A. Adair, 1986; Elaine J. McCoy, 1986-1989; Dennis L. Anderson, 1989-1992.

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Department of Culture and Multiculturalism was founded as the Cultural Affairs Department in 1975 by means of Order in Council 518/75 under the authority of the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act.</em> The Department was dissolved in 1992;<em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Department of Culture and Multiculturalism was responsible for the creation, administration and delivery of programs to promote the artistic and cultural development of Alberta, manage cultural and historical resources, and promote awareness of the cultural heritage of Alberta's peoples. In 1987, responsibility for delivery of multiculturalism programs was made the responsibility of the new Alberta Multiculturalism Commission. The Department provided programs in the following areas: Cultural development: Financial assistance in the form of grants or awards to persons or organizations in the visual, performing, film or literary arts; Planning and development of public library services in the province and provision of financial assistance to libraries and library organizations; Operation of the Northern and Southern Jubilee Auditoria; Film censorship and classification; Historic resources management; Operation of provincial museums and the Provincial Archives of Alberta; Preservation and operation of designated historic sites; Oversight of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta: Provision of financial assistance to local museums and non-profit societies to support preservation of heritage sites, buildings and materials: Multicultural programs; Providing financial support and consultative services to groups planning and operating cultural heritage festivals and other related activities: International assistance; Provision of grants to member agencies of the Alberta Committee of International Agencies; The Minister was responsible for the administration of the following Acts: <em>Alberta Academy Act; Alberta Art Foundation Act; Alberta Emblems Act; Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act; Alberta Heritage Day Act; Alberta Historical Resources Act; Alberta Order of Excellence Act; Alberta Women's Bureau Act; Amusements Act (Part 3); Cultural Development Act; Cultural Foundations Act; Department of Culture Act; Department of Culture and Multiculturalism Act; Foreign Cultural Property Immunity Act; Glenbow-Alberta Institute Act; Government House Act; Libraries Act Registered Music Teachers' Association Act.</em>;<em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessor of the Department was the Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation (Cultural Development and Heritage Resource Development divisions). The successor to the Department is the Ministry of Community Development. <em>Administrative relationships:</em> The Department reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister responsible for Culture (1975-80), the Minister of Culture (1980-87), and the Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism (1987-92). A number of semi-independent agencies reported either to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly. These agencies included the Alberta Cultural Heritage Foundation (1978-87), the Alberta Multiculturalism Commission (1987-92), the Alberta Art Foundation (1972-91), the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts (1978-91), the Alberta Foundation for the Literary Arts (1984-91), Alberta Foundation for the Arts (1991-92), the Alberta Library Board (1948-92) and the Alberta Advisory Council on the Status of Women (1986-87). <em>Administrative structure:</em> The Department was made up of the following divisions: Cultural Development: Visual Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Film and Literary Arts, Library Services, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Facilities Development Branches, Northern and Southern Jubilee Auditoria; Historical Resources: Provincial Museum of Alberta, Provincial Archives of Alberta, Archaeological Survey, Historic Sites Services, museums; Cultural Heritage/Heritage Development/Multiculturalism (1988-92): Development of multicultural programs; Special Programs (1978-88): Citizenship programs, Field Services regional offices, Native Services Coordinator, International Cultural Agreements; Finance and Administration. <em> Names of the corporate bodies:</em> Cultural Affairs Department *1975-76; Department of Culture 1976-87; Department of Culture and Multiculturalism: 1987-92. <em>Names of chief officers:</em> Ministers responsible for Culture: ; Horst A.L.C. Schmid 1975-79; Mary J. LeMessurier 1979-80: Ministers of Culture: ; Mary J. LeMessurier 1980-86; Dennis L. Anderson 1986-87; Ministers of Culture and Multiculturalism: ; Dennis L. Anderson 1987; Greg P. Stevens 1987-89; Douglas C. Main 1989-92.

Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts was founded in 1978 under the authority of the <em>Cultural Development Amendment Act, S.A.</em> 1978 c. 11. The Foundation was dissolved in 1991. <em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Foundation was a provincial corporation responsible for promoting the performing arts in Alberta. The Foundation provided grants to performers and performing arts organizations in support of provincial, national or international touring and the operation of festivals, and supported research in arts administration. The Foundation was funded by grants from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (Alberta Division). <em> Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The functions of the Foundation were previously the responsibility of the Department of Culture and its predecessors. The Foundation was succeeded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts effective September 1, 1991. <em>Administrative relationships:</em> The Foundation reported to the Minister responsible for Culture (1978-80), the Minister of Culture (1980-87) and the Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism (1987-91). <em> Administrative structure:</em> The Foundation was made up of a Board of Directors supported by a small administrative staff. Board members were appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who designated one member as Chairman. The Minister appointed an officer of the Department to serve as Secretary to the Board. <em> Names of chief officers:</em> Chairman of the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts: Thomas Banks 1978-86; Alexandra Munn 1986-88; Jack Goth 1988-91.

<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation was founded in 1971 by means of the passage and proclamation of the <em>Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Act</em>, S.A. 1971 c. 23. The Department was dissolved in 1975. <em> Functional responsibility:</em> The Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation was responsible for the creation, administration and delivery of programs to promote the cultural development of Alberta,;support of community-based organizations providing youth recreation and leadership training programs,; management of cultural and historical resources, and;creation, administration and delivery of provincial sport and recreation development programs. The Department's programs included providing financial support for the development and maintenance of public libraries, providing financial support to individuals and organizations in the performing, film, literary and fine arts, oversight of the Provincial Museum and Archives of Alberta, supervision of the Public Documents/Public Records Committee, providing film classification services, providing support and consultative services to municipalities to aid development of recreation facilities and programs, development of provincial amateur sport programs, providing financial support to the province's 4-H clubs, operation of the Junior Forest Warden program, and providing consultative services and support to community-based organizations operating youth services programs. The Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation was responsible for the administration of the following acts:;<em> Alberta Academy Act ; Alberta Emblems Act ; Alberta Heritage Act ; Alberta Youth Foundation Act ; Amusements Act </em> (1972-75 only);<em> Cultural Development Act ; Geographical Names Act ; Glenbow-Alberta Institute Act ; Interprovincial Lotteries Act</em> (1974-75 only) ; <em> Libraries Act ; Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Act ; Public Documents Act ; Recreation Development Act ; Registered Music Teachers' Association Act. Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> ; The predecessors to the Department were the Department of Youth (youth and recreation programs) and the Department of the Provincial Secretary (cultural and historical resources programs). The Department was succeeded by the Department of Culture and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Wildlife. <em> Administrative relationships:</em> The Department reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation. Three semi-independent agencies, the Alberta Library Board, the Alberta Art Foundation and the Geographic Board of Alberta, reported to the Minister. <em> Administrative structure:</em>The Department was made up of divisions responsible for each of its main program areas. ; Youth Development: 4-H and Junior Forest Warden programs, youth programs, community and volunteer services programs ; Recreation Development: community recreation, outdoor education, sport and fitness programs, and recreation services to special groups;Cultural Development: visual, performing, film, and literary arts support programs, the Board of Censors, library support programs, cultural heritage programs, and oversight of the Northern and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoria ; Heritage Resources: oversight of the Archaeological Survey, Provincial Archives and records management, the Provincial Museum, and heritage sites ; Field Services: regional recreation and youth programs staff. <em>Names of chief officers:</em> Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation: Horst A.L.C. Schmidt 1971-75.

In 1945, the Department of Economic Affairs Act, Government of Alberta established the Department of Economic Affairs to encourage economic, social, and cultural development for the province of Alberta. In 1959, the Government of Alberta repealed the Department of Economic Affairs Act. Responsibility for the branches and activities of the Department of Economic Affairs, with the exception of the Industrial Development, transferred to the Department of the Provincial Secretary including the Cultural Activities Branch, the Film and Photographic Branch, the Publicity Bureau, the Travel Bureau, Alberta House (in London, England), the Provincial Jubilee Auditorium and the Southern Area Office. Effective April 1, 1961, responsibility for the Travel Bureau, the Publicity Branch and the Film and Photographic Branch transferred to the Department of Industry and Development. Administration of the Alberta House and its Agent-General transferred to Department of Industry and Commerce on April 1, 1970.

The Department of Economic Development and Trade was founded as the Department of Economic Development in 1979 by means of passage and proclamation of the <em>Department of Economic Development Act</em>, S.A. 1979 c. 6. The Department was dissolved in 1992. <em> Functional responsibility: </em> The Department of Economic Development and Trade was responsible for the creation, administration and delivery of programs designed to encourage economic and industrial diversification, growth of established industries, industrial development, to promote Alberta goods and services in international markets, and to provide assistance to Alberta firms in obtaining access to foreign markets and financing. After gaining responsibility for small business development programs in 1986, the Department became responsible for promoting the development and growth of small business, promoting economic diversification in rural areas, and providing counseling and management consulting services and financial support programs to small businesses. In support of the Department's export and investment development programs, it operated trade offices in Los Angeles, Houston, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London, England. The Minister was responsible for the administration of the following acts. <em>Alberta Opportunity Fund Act </em> (1986-92);<em> Department of Economic Development Act;Department of Economic Development and Trade Act;Motion Picture Development Act;Northern Alberta Development Council Act </em> (May-October 1979);<em> Small Business Equity Corporations Act </em> (1986-92);<em> Vencap Equities Alberta Act:</em> (1986-92);<em> Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessor to the Department was the Department of Business Development and Tourism. The successor was the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. <em> Administrative relationships:</em> The Department reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Economic Development (1979-86) and the Minister of Economic Development and Trade (1986-92). Three semi-independent agencies reported either to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly, the Northern Alberta Development Council (May-October 1979), the Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation (1981-92) and the Alberta Opportunity Company (1986-92). <em>Administrative structure:</em> Between 1979 and 1988, the Department had two principal components, each under the administration of a Deputy Minister: Planning and Services, and Development and Trade. Planning and Services included the Strategic Planning Branch, Transportation Services, the Futures Compendium, and the Alberta Agency for International Development. The Planning and Services Division was responsible for research, economic policy planning and development, providing consultation, analyses and briefing materials to the Minister and senior officials of other departments regarding economic development policy, and planning and development of the provincial transportation system. The Development and Trade Division was responsible for programs to encourage economic development and diversification, to assist Alberta companies market their products and services and to attract investment. The Division was made up of the Trade Development Branch (renamed International Trade Branch in 1985), Industry Development Branch, and Process Industry Development Branches (renamed the Manufacturing Industries Branch in 1985). The Trade Development Branch was organized into sectors by geographic regions, and the Industry Development and Process Industry Development Branches by industry. In 1986, the Department acquired responsibility for small business development and oversight of the Alberta Opportunity Company from the former Department of Tourism and Small Business. At this time, the Department underwent a number of changes to its administrative structure and a number of branches were re-named as divisions. Beginning in 1987 the Department underwent a prolonged reorganization. The two main components of the Department were the Policy and Planning Division under the Deputy Minister, Policy and Planning, and the Small Business and Industry Division and the Trade and Investment Division under the Chief Deputy Minister. The Small Business and Industry Division was made up of the former Small Business and Industry Development Divisions and financial programs . The Trade and Investment Division was made up of the former Trade Development Division and Investment Branch. In 1988 the reorganization of the Department was complete with all Divisions reporting to one Deputy Minister. In 1990, the Trade and Investment Division was split into the Trade Division and the Business Finance and Investment Division. <em>Names of the corporate bodies </em> :;Department of Economic Development 1979-86;Department of Economic Development and Trade 1986-92;<em> Names of chief officers:</em> Ministers of Economic Development:;Hugh M. Horner March 23-September 30, 1979;Hugh L. Planche October 1, 1979-May 25, 1986;Ministers of Economic Development and Trade:;Lawrence R. Shaban May 26, 1986-April 13,1989;Peter Elzinga April 14, 1989-December 14, 1992

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board was established by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Act</em>, which came into force on February 15, 1995. <em> Functional Responsibility: </em> The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board is a quasi-judicial agency that regulates Alberta's energy resources and utilities sector. The Board ensures that the discovery, development and delivery of Alberta's resources and utility services are fair, responsible and in the public interest. The Board is the result of the 1995 amalgamation of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Public Utilities Board, both of which had their own long histories in Alberta. The two continued to exist as legal entities. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board was established July 1, 1938, under <em>An Act for the Conservation of the Oil and Gas Resources of the Province of Alberta </em>(S.A. 1938, second session, chapter 1), which received assent November 22, 1938. The Board was founded on three principles: to encourage the development of petroleum and natural gas resources, to protect the public interest, and to ensure that these resources were not wasted. The purpose of the <em>Oil and Gas Resources Conservation Act</em> was for the conservation of oil resources and gas resources through the control or regulation of the production of oil or gas. To undertake this, the Act established the Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board. Included in the Board's responsibilities was the enforcement of regulations under <em>The Oil and Gas Wells Act</em>, 1931. The Board essentially had control over and regulated well-drilling and protection in the producing oil zones, with the objective of establishing the conservation of the petroleum and gas resources in Alberta. The Oil and Gas Conservation Board was established in 1957 under the <em>Oil and Gas Conservation Act</em> (S.A. 1957, chapter 63), effectively taking over from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board. The new Board performed the duties, powers and functions assigned to it by the Act as well any other act. The purpose of the new <em>Oil and Gas Conservation Act </em>was to effect the conservation of oil and gas resources (crude bitumen was added in 1968) and prevent their waste, as well as to secure safe and efficient oil field practices and provide owners with the opportunity of receiving their share of the production of any pool. The Board was also charged with administration of the <em>Gas Resources Preservation Act, 1956</em> and the <em>Turner Valley Unit Operations Act</em>. In addition, the Board advised the Minister of Mines and Minerals, particularly with regard to application for permits under the <em>Pipe Line Act</em>, 1958. The Board issued regulations and orders regarding drilling and producing operations; considered applications by operators; conducted inspections and studies; collected, summarized and published various data. To fulfill its duties, the Board conducted investigations, held hearings and prepared reports. The Board also assessed and taxed oil and gas properties, to obtain revenue to cover half of their expenses. The Energy Resources Conservation Board was established June 1, 1971 under the <em>Energy Resources Conservation Act</em> (S.A. 1971, chapter 30) as a continuation of the Oil and Gas Conservation Board. The <em>Energy Resources Conservation Act</em> was proclaimed January 1, 1972, and transferred administration of the </em>Pipe Line Act</em> (replaced by the <em>Pipeline Act</em>, 1975 in 1975), the <em>Coal Mines Regulation Act</em> (which was replaced by the <em>Coal Mines Safety Act</em> in 1975) and the <em>Quarries Regulation Act</em> to the Energy Resources Conservation Board. Assuming responsibilities from the Oil and Gas Conservation Board for the <em>Oil and Gas Conservation Act</em>, the <em>Gas Preservation Act</em> and the <em>Turner Valley Unit Operations Act</em>, the Board also administered the <em>Hydro and Electric Energy Act</em> and the <em>Coal Conservation Act</em>. The Pipe Line Division and the Mines Division from the Department of Mines and Minerals were transferred to the new Board. This brought all aspects of the energy resources for the province, including their conservation, regulation and transmission under one administrative authority. The Board was to ensure that the development of Alberta's energy resources was conducted in a responsible manner. The Board's expanded functions included: providing for the appraisal of reserves and productive capacity of energy resources and energy; providing for the appraisal of energy resource requirements; effecting the conservation of, and preventing the waste of, Alberta's energy resources; controlling pollution and ensuring environmental conservation in exploration, processing, development and transportation; securing safe and efficient practices in exploration, processing, development and transportation; providing for the recording and timely and useful dissemination of information; and providing agencies from which the Government of Alberta may receive information, advice and recommendations regarding energy resources. When there was objection to a proposed energy facility, the Board would convene public hearings to allow questions to be asked and evidence presented. The resource development and environmental management functions were connected to oil, gas, oil sands, pipelines, hydro and electric energy and coal. The administration of the <em>Public Utilities Board Act</em> was transferred from the Attorney General to the Minister of Energy in 1990 (A.R. 64/1990). The Public Utilities Board, just like the Energy Resources Conservation Board, had a long history in Alberta. The Board of Public Utility Commissioners was established in 1915 by the <em>Public Utilities Act</em> (S.A. 1915, chapter 6). At this early stage, the Board's jurisdiction extended to all enterprises owning or operating telegraph or telephone companies, railways or tramways, or furnishing water, gas, heat, light or power to the public, and to the Provincial Government Telephones. The Board heard applications concerning public utilities, as well as those concerning various matters beyond public utilities including municipal borrowings, municipal finance, tax arrears, the cancellation of subdivisions, municipal finances, the <em>Sale of Shares Act</em>, railway tariffs, and, from 1933 until 1969, the control of milk. For a number of years, these other matters occupied more time than did the regulation of public utilities. The Board conducted public hearings for contentious applications. In 1960, new legislation was passed, the <em>Public Utilities Board Act</em> (1960, chapter 85), which continued the Board of Public Utility Commissioners as the Public Utilities Board as of May 1, 1960. The Public Utilities Board was an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal, deriving much of its authority from the <em>Public Utilities Board Act</em>, and the <em>Gas Utilities Act</em> (S.A. 1960, chapter 37), along with many other statutes which imposed responsibilities on the Board. In 1969, the Alberta Milk Control Board was established under an amendment (S.A. 1969, chapter 70) to the <em>Milk Control Act</em>, to be under the administration of the Minister of Agriculture; this new Board assumed the responsibility for milk control from the Public Utilities Board. The Alberta Milk Control Board was renamed the Alberta Dairy Control Board in 1972. In 1970, the Public Utilities Board's responsibility for fixing compensation for some companies was transferred to the Right of Entry Arbitration Board. The Public Utilities Board assumed an administrative function under the <em>Natural Gas Rebates Act</em> (S.A. 1974, chapter 44). The Public Utilities Board was responsible for regulating the public utilities and gas utilities that fell under its jurisdiction, ensuring that customers received safe and adequate service at just and reasonable rates balancing the interests of consuming public and utility companies. The Public Utilities Board reported to Cabinet through the Minister of Telephones and Utilities from 1972 until 1975, the Attorney General from 1975 until 1990, at which point the responsibility was transferred to the Minister of Energy. In 1994, the Minister of Energy announced that the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Public Utilities Board would be amalgamated into a single quasi-judicial regulatory agency. This new agency, to be called the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, would be able to provide a more streamlined and efficient regulatory process. New legislation, the <em>Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Act</em>, came into force on February 15, 1995. This new quasi-judicial agency regulated Alberta's energy resources and utilities sector, ensuring that the development of Alberta's energy resources was conducted in a responsible manner and that Albertans received safe and efficient utility service at fair and reasonable rates. In 1996, the Alberta Geological Survey became part of the Alberta Energy Utilities Board. The areas which the Board regulates are widespread, and include oil, natural gas, oil sands, coal, hydro and electric energy, pipelines, and transmission line development, and with regard to utilities, investor-owned natural gas, electric, and water utilities. Regulation is undertaken through the Board's four core functions: adjudication and regulation, applications, surveillance and enforcement, and information. <em> Predecessor and Successor Bodies: </em> The Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board was established to address the waste of gas concerns previously addressed by the Turner Valley Gas Conservation Board. The Board of Public Utility Commissioners took over wo