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Since its establishment in 2021, the Alberta Resource Advocacy Foundation (ARAF) has been linked to political figures, notably CFO Travis Olson, who has a background in stakeholder management. In 2024, ARAF received $4,200 in donations, primarily from Fort McKay Alcor Limited Partnership.

Various companies have engaged with Alberta's government on environmental and regulatory issues, particularly in the oil and gas sector and the emerging data center industry. Although ARAF is currently dormant, Olson's role at Alberta Counsel remains active, focusing on agriculture and post-secondary matters.