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Alberta Enhances India Relations with New Advisory Committee and Trade Initiatives

Alberta Enhances India Relations with New Advisory Committee and Trade Initiatives

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is revitalizing its efforts to expand trade and investment ties with India, building upon previous outreach efforts and establishing a dedicated advisory body to guide future engagement. The 2018 India trip led by former UCP premier Jason Kenney, alongside MLAs Prasad Panda and Devin Dreeshen, included meetings with Indian business and political leaders, though observers noted limited tangible outcomes at the time.In 2025, Alberta established the India Advisory Committee, chaired by MLA Shane Getson, to provide strategic guidance on sectors including energy, agriculture, technology, aerospace, and tourism. Oversight of these initiatives is managed by Invest Alberta…
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Alberta Explores Using AI to Draft ‘Alberta Whisky Act’

Alberta Explores Using AI to Draft ‘Alberta Whisky Act’

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is planning to experiment with artificial intelligence to help draft a new law defining “Alberta whisky,” officials confirmed. The initiative would make Alberta one of the first jurisdictions to incorporate AI in the legislative process.The proposed Alberta Whisky Act aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as Alberta whisky, covering aspects from grain selection to distillation techniques. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally emphasized that the pilot project is low-risk and manageable. “If an error occurs, it can be corrected,” he said, highlighting that human oversight will remain central to the process.Technology Minister Nate…
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