What Danielle Smith’s government just announced

YourAlberta / Government of Alberta: “Getting tough on illegal dumping,” September 30, 2026. Official announcement video. The penalties discussed are proposed and subject to legislative approval. The official September 30 release says Alberta plans to introduce legislation this fall amending the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The proposal has two main parts: tougher penalties for illegal dumping and stronger oversight of higherrisk waste transfer and storage facilities. Smith framed the issue around environmental protection, private property and the people left paying for cleanup. In the release, she said: “Illegal dumping damages our environment, violates private property…