Registered Interests on Titled Land (RITL) Pilot Project:

MNC Develops RITL Mapping Strategy through Alberta Pilot Program

Aerial image showing mapped Registered Interests on Titled Land boundaries and infrastructure locations

See the Various RITL Initiatives

Watch the following a series of foundational RITL initiatives, including a benchmark study and discovery report, the next step in advancing spatial land interest mapping in Alberta was a province-scale implementation strategy.

Project Overview

Following a series of foundational RITL initiatives, including a benchmark study and discovery report, the next step in advancing spatial land interest mapping in Alberta was a province-scale implementation strategy. In 2021, MNC (Martin Newby Consulting Ltd.) was engaged to carry out a Pilot Project with the goal of developing a framework for rolling out Registered Interests on Titled Land (RITL) mapping across all titled lands in Alberta.

This project represented the first province-scale planning effort to assess feasibility, resource needs, and long-term sustainability for RITL implementation.

Challenge

At the time of this initiative, a standardized RITL dataset for Alberta did not exist. To move toward a provincial dataset, it was essential to:

Identify the logistical, technical, and financial considerations of building and maintaining a province-wide RITL dataset
Understand the mapping requirements and data volume associated with registered interests
Develop a practical framework to support continued engagement with end users and stakeholders

Infographic showing planning, mapping, and stakeholder engagement considerations for a provincial Alberta land dataset

Key Limitations Included:

Absence of a formal plan for implementing RITL mapping across Alberta

Limited visibility into data volume and complexity at a provincial scale

Need to establish a clear, costed approach for incremental mapping and long-term maintenance

Requirement to validate that data sources and mapping tools were suitable for a full-scale rollout

The Solution

To address these challenges, MNC conducted a Pilot Project that involved mapping Registered Interests on Titled Land and categorizing the results within 36 Alberta townships. This geographic sampling allowed for meaningful analysis while ensuring broad coverage and variability across the province.

Regional map with a highlighted pilot area, numbered grid cells, roads, and municipal boundaries.

Key Steps in the Solution:

Incremental Mapping Plan

Developed a step-by-step plan to complete RITL mapping across the remainder of the province
Identified regionally appropriate strategies to scale and manage future mapping

Mapping & Maintenance Report

Delivered cost estimates, timelines, and resource recommendations for completing the full provincial dataset
Outlined maintenance strategies to ensure long-term integrity and usability of RITL data

Data Categorization and Review

Mapped over 1,300 registered interests across the 36 selected townships
Categorized and analyzed data to understand scale, consistency, and mapping considerations at a provincial level

The Results

The 2021 Pilot Project confirmed that the necessary data sources and mapping tools are in place to support the successful development of a province-wide Registered Interests on Titled Land dataset.

Satellite view of Alberta and western Canada highlighting provincial boundaries and landscape features

Key benefits included:

Validated Feasibility

Confirmed that RITL mapping is achievable at a provincial scale using existing tools and data

Informed Planning

Provided detailed costing, timelines, and technical recommendations for future implementation

Stakeholder Readiness

Delivered insights to support broader engagement and alignment with end-user needs

1,300+

LAND INTERESTS MAPPED IN PILOT PHASE

Validated Approach

FOR PROVINCE-WIDE ROLLOUT

Clear Cost

TIMELINE & IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

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