Innovation Anthology

Orders in Council Proclaim New Alberta Research and Innovation Act

11/23/2009

    •     Proclamation - Proclaiming The Alberta Research And Innovation Act In Force On January 1, 2010. (November 18, 2009) -- 09553
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09554
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09555
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09556
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09557
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09558
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09559
    •     Alberta Research And Innovation Act (November 18, 2009) -- 09560


O.C. 560/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010, dissolves the following entities:

            1          the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute;

            2          the Alberta Energy Research Institute;

            3          the Alberta Forestry Research Institute;

            4          the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research;

            5          the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Science and Engineering Research;

            6          the Alberta Information and Communications Technology Institute;

            7          the Alberta Life Sciences Institute;

            8          the Alberta Research Council Inc;

            9          the Alberta Science and Research Authority;

            10        iCORE Inc.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act
                                                (section 14)

O.C. 559/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010,

1          designates the following members of the Executive Council as having responsibilities for matters related to research and innovation:

            (a)        Minister of Advanced Education and Technology,

            (b)        Minister of Energy,

            (c)        Minister of Finance and Enterprise,

            (d)        Minister of Health and Wellness,

            (e)        Minister of Environment,

            (f)         Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,

            (g)        Minister of Sustainable Resource Development.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act
                                                (section 6)

O.C. 558/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010,

1          appoints the following persons to the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures, each for a term as specified:
            (a)        Tom Corr, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (b)        Stephen Lougheed, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (c)        Greg Luoma, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (d)        Kenneth (Ken) McKinnon, for a term to expire December 31,              2012;
            (e)        Amit Monga, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (f)         Gerard (Gerry) Protti, for a term to expire December 31,                                  2013;
            (g)        Jozef Straus, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (h)        Ron Triffo, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (i)         Sheila Weatherill, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (j)         Alan Winter, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;

            (k)        Doug Gilpin, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;

2          designates Ron Triffo as Chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures;

3          designates Stephen Lougheed as Vice-chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures;

4          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to the Chair, Vice‑chair and other directors of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order;
5          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to persons appointed to a committee of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures who are not directors or employees of the Government or the corporation as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act (section 7)
                                                Alberta Research and Innovation Regulation (section 3)

O.C. 557/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010,

1          appoints the following persons to the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions, each for a term as specified:
            (a)        Lyle Best, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (b)        David Dolphin, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (c)        Nancy Mannix, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (d)        Raymond Rajotte, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (e)        Robert (Rob) Seidel, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (f)         Aubrey Tingle, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;

            (g)        Ralph Young, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;

2          designates Robert (Rob) Seidel as Chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions;

3          designates Raymond Rajotte as Vice-chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions;

4          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to the Chair, Vice‑chair and other directors of Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order;

5          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to persons appointed to a committee of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions who are not directors or employees of the Government or the corporation as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act (section 7)
                                                Alberta Research and Innovation Regulation (section 3)


O.C. 556/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010,

1          appoints the following persons to the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions, each for a term as specified:
            (a)        Eric Newell, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (b)        Kathleen Sendall, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (c)        Doug Beever, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (d)        Paul Clark, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (e)        Aaron Falkenberg, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (f)         Charlie Fischer, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (g)        Paul Galachiuk, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (h)        David Lewin, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (i)         David Lynch, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (j)         Robert Mansell, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (k)        Kim Sturgess, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
2          designates Eric Newell as Chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions;
3          designates Kathleen Sendall as Vice-chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions;
4          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to the Chair, Vice‑chair and other directors of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order;
5          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to persons appointed to a committee of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions who are not directors or employees of the Government or the corporation as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act (section 7)
                                                Alberta Research and Innovation Regulation (section 3)



O.C. 555/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010,

1          appoints the following persons to the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions, each for a term as specified:
            (a)        Art Froehlich, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (b)        Sara Boettiger, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (c)        Bruce German, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (d)        Brian Hesje, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (e)        Doug Mackenzie, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (f)         Ray Price, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (g)        John (Jack) Saddler, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (h)        Jacqueline Shan, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
2          designates Art Froehlich as Chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions;
3          designates Ray Price as Vice-chair of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions;
4          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to the Chair, Vice‑chair and other directors of Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order;
5          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to persons appointed to a committee of the board of directors of Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions who are not directors or employees of the Government or the corporation as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act (section 7)
                                                Alberta Research and Innovation Regulation (section 3)


O.C. 554/2009

November 18, 2009



            The Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2010,

1          appoints the following persons as members of the Alberta Research and Innovation Authority, each for a term as specified:
            (a)        Marvin Fritzler, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (b)        Oryssia Lennie, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (c)        Helena Acheson, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (d)        Alan Bernstein, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (e)        Riikka Heikinheimo, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (f)         Chris Henshall, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (g)        Laura Kilcrease, for a term to expire December 31, 2013;
            (h)        Florence Gauzy Krieger, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (i)         Peter Nicholson, for a term to expire December 31, 2012;
            (j)         Peter Riddles, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;
            (k)        Howard Tennant, for a term to expire December 31, 2011;

2          designates Marvin Fritzler as Chair of the Alberta Research and Innovation Authority;

3          designates Oryssia Lennie as Vice-chair of the Alberta Research and Innovation Authority;

4          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to the Chair, Vice‑chair and other members of the Alberta Research and Innovation Authority as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order;

5          prescribes the remuneration and expenses payable to persons appointed to a committee established by the Alberta Research and Innovation Authority who are not members or employees of the Government or the Authority as that specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order.

For Information only

Recommended by:            Minister of Advanced Education and Technology

Authority:                             Alberta Research and Innovation Act
                                                (section 4)

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