Environment Minister Jason Nixon introduces Bill 16: The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Act along with representatives of Alberta’s ranching industry. (Photo: Alberta Government)

By The Canadian Press

Rancher Support

Province updating rent and fee framework for ranchers

Oct 16, 2019 | 7:45 AM

EDMONTON – Alberta is modernizing the rent and fees ranchers and cattle owners pay the province for use of public lands.

The government says the current grazing fee framework has been frozen since 1994 and is based on outdated data.

It has introduced legislation which it says would protect the beef industry against tariffs because it eliminates the perception of a subsidy for Alberta’s ranchers.

There will also be a flat-rate fee for the transfer of a lease.

Changes in rental rates are to be phased in over five years.

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Environment Minister Jason Nixon says it’s important to modernize the legislation so the ranching industry can continue to grow and thrive for generations.

(The Canadian Press)