Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)
Land ownership and property rights are a key pillar of a free and prosperous society. Land and property hold immense value for Albertans and their families, from facilitating economic opportunities to a deep connection that is passed down for generations. The LPRT holds an important role in ensuring Albertans’ property rights are protected by ensuring a fair and impartial appeal process for property assessments, surface rights, compensation, land use planning and other matters that affect land ownership and the municipalities where they live.
To further strengthen Albertans’ rights to appeal decisions made regarding their land and property, Alberta’s government has hired an external consultant to review the LPRT business processes to ensure they are effective and responsive to the needs of Albertans.
“Albertans’ property rights are a top priority for our government. That’s why we have brought in an external consultant to review the business processes of the LPRT. This review will help ensure that the LPRT is effective, responsive and accessible when Albertans need them the most.”
As part of the review of the LPRT, the consultant is engaging with municipalities, developers, industry groups, assessors, landowners and other interested parties. The consultant will evaluate the LPRT’s performance, and effectiveness in meeting its mandate, goals and outcomes. Further review will also consider the LPRT’s accessibility of services and timeliness for carrying out its responsibilities.
“A cooperative and functional relationship between landowners, energy companies, and the Alberta Government is critical to the success of both our agricultural and energy industries. The Wheatland and Area Surface Rights Society is looking forward to directly participating in the Business Review Process of the LPRT.”
The consultant will gather feedback through focus groups, interviews and written submissions. Albertans and interested parties are invited to provide feedback through a public online survey until March 30.
Quick facts
- The LPRT is the product of the 2018 amalgamation of the Municipal Government Board, the New Home Buyer Protection Board, the Land Compensation Board and the Surface Rights Board.
- Alberta-based consulting firm MNP is leading the LPRT review.
- Alberta’s government regularly reviews public boards, agencies and commissions to make sure they align with current priorities, eliminate overlap and improve efficiency.
- This will be the first review of the LPRT since it was created in 2018.
Related information
- Land and Property Rights Tribunal
- LPRT business process review engagement