Timeline
An attempt to capture a timeline of policy decisions, announcements and engagements in the evolving fight against open-pit mining. Not a comprehensive list but intended to capture events from the beginning of the government’s response to public outrage.
March 2021
April 2021
Eastern Slopes Protection Act Passed by Committee
Apr 13, 2021
Public Consultation Survey closes
Apr 19, 2021
Eastern Slopes Protection Act Debate Rejected
Apr 19, 2021
Cat. 2 Exploration Halted
Apr 23, 2021
May 2021
Preliminary Survey Results Released
May 17, 2021
Coal Restriction Policy for Municipalities
May 18, 2021
Coal Consultation Submissions Open
May 17, 2021
June 2021
Lethbridge Support Coal Restriction Policy
Jun 1, 2021
Met Coal projects require Federal Review
June 16, 2021
Tent Mountain Designated for Federal Review
June 28, 2021
Thermal Coal Projects Will Face More Hurdles
Jun 11, 2021
Joint Panel rejects Grassy Mountain
June 17, 2021