Premier Rachel Notley will lead a mission to Paris from November 28 to December 2 at the United Nations 21stConference of the Parties (COP21) to demonstrate Alberta’s commitment to taking action on climate change and transitioning to a low carbon economy.
During the mission, Premier Notley will join her federal, provincial and territorial counterparts as part of the Canadian delegation; meet with key non-government organizations and other international decision-makers; and highlight commitments outlined in Alberta’s new Climate Leadership Plan.
“Alberta’s continued economic growth and access to new markets goes hand-in-hand with improving our international reputation by taking meaningful action on climate change. This is why I will be bringing our new Climate Leadership Plan forward at COP21. This is an important opportunity to show the international community exactly how Alberta is doing its part.”
Premier Rachel Notley
Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks, will attend the second week of COP21 from December 4 to 10 where she will participate in meetings and events with representatives from subnational governments and businesses.
“Our new strategy sets out a clear plan to transition from coal to renewable electricity sources, puts a price on carbon and sets emissions limits for the oil sands. I will highlight these actions in my meetings with international leaders, and I look forward to hearing their perspective on Alberta’s plan.”
Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks
The estimated international mission cost for the Premier, Minister Phillips, four political staff, four public servants and three protection unit members is approximately $80,000. This estimate also includes carbon offsets that were purchased for each member of the delegation.
Itinerary for Premier Rachel Notley*
| Date | Event |
| Saturday, Nov28 | Travel to Paris |
| Sunday, Nov 29 | Meet with the Ambassador of Canada to France
Meet with Alberta delegates |
| Monday, Nov 30 | Meet with the CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association
Attend World Bank event Attend other COP21 events and bilateral meetings |
| Tuesday, Dec 1 | Meet with representatives from the World Economic Forum
Attend other COP21 events and bilateral meetings Meet with representatives from Air Liquide |
| Wednesday, Dec 2 | Travel to Edmonton |
*Subject to change.
Itinerary for Minister Shannon Phillips*
| Date | Event |
| Friday, Dec 4 | Travel to Paris |
| Saturday, Dec 5 | Attend COP21 events and bilateral meetings |
| Sunday, Dec 6 | Attend COP21 Welcome Reception
Attend other COP21 events and bilateral meetings |
| Monday, Dec 7 | Participate in a panel discussion hosted by The Climate Registry
Attend Canada Night in Paris hosted by Environmental Defence Canada, Équiterre and the Pembina Institute Attend other COP21 events and bilateral meetings |
| Tuesday, Dec 8 | Meet with the Chief Executive of Committee on Climate Change
Meet with provincial counterparts from Ontario and Quebec Meet with the Governor of Washington State Attend reception hosted by the Canadian Ambassador Attend other COP21 events and bilateral meetings |
| Wednesday, Dec 9 | Meet with a representative from the California Environmental Protection Agency
Participate in a panel discussion hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development Attend other COP21 events and bilateral meetings |
| Thursday, Dec 10 | Travel to Edmonton |
*Subject to change.