Alberta Trappers' Compensation Board

A seven-member board manages the program with members appointed from:

• Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA)

• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

• ATCO Electric

• Alberta Trappers’ Association (ATA)

• Alberta Treaty Indian Trapping Community

• Alberta Métis Trapping Community

• Independent Chairman, Lew Ramstead (selected by the stakeholders)

In 1997, Stakeholders in the program agreed that the Alberta Trappers’ Association would administer the program previously administered by the Alberta Government since 1980. Funding is jointly shared by industry and government. The role of the Alberta Trappers’ Compensation Board is to:

• Review program specifications and make recommendations to program participants for adjustments to compensation rates, payment schedules, etc.

• Review, adjust and settle trapper claims.

• Mediate and resolve claim related disputes.

• Document undisputed claim settlements.

• Review fund status, financial statements, submit annual reports and make recommendations for disbursement of funds to settle claims.

• Provide information to trappers/industry regarding the Compensation Program. Attend meetings as required.