Alberta Treasury Board News

The Alberta government’s renewed agreement with Horse Racing Alberta supports jobs and is helping ensure the viability of the industry.

Legislation introduced today proposes to dissolve 14 agencies to ensure public agencies, boards and commissions remain relevant and serve Albertans interests.

The Alberta government’s online recruitment process is helping make sure public agencies better reflect the province’s diversity.

Alberta’s economy continued to pick up momentum in the first half of 2017, with gains in jobs, housing, exports and other areas.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement regarding the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) panel decision on the Alberta Small Brewers Development program:

The province, Edmonton and Calgary have signed an agreement that brings the three governments together to tackle local issues like housing and transportation planning. 

Small Alberta liquor manufacturers will have more opportunities to showcase their products, grow their businesses and connect with consumers, effective Aug. 15.

Government’s commitment to modernize Alberta’s liquor system continues with additional business opportunities for Alberta’s small liquor manufacturers. 

It is now easier for licensed venues to offer the type of patio experience customers want, thanks to new policy that includes fewer restrictions on how patios are built.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement regarding Alberta’s credit rating:

In a year marked by a massive wildfire, low oil prices and continued economic downturn, government responded by supporting families and jobs.

Alberta’s public agencies are now required to publicly post employment and severance contracts of high-level executives.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement regarding one agency’s decision to revise Alberta’s credit rating:

Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance, made the following statement regarding ratification of an agreement with Alberta’s teachers:

Proposed legislation introduced today would ensure the carbon levy rebate and benefits from two programs do not have to be returned when a family member passes away.

Proposed legislation introduced today would protect investors and recognize the work of the many qualified and hardworking financial advisors in Alberta.  

The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), completing the first step of the updated collective bargaining process.

Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, made the following statement regarding public-sector bargaining:

Parents are encouraged to file their tax returns to access important financial supports.

Indexing the personal income tax system will save taxpayers an estimated $55 million in 2016 and a further $70 million in 2017.