Alberta Treasury Board News

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.

The Alberta government is committing ongoing support for the province’s rapidly expanding brewing and liquor production industry.

Budget 2017 is focused on creating good jobs, making life more affordable for Albertans and protecting the programs and services families count on.

Grants to retail fuel dealers will offset the difference between the total carbon levy and fuel tax in Alberta and the fuel tax in Saskatchewan. 

Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, will table Budget 2017 on March 16.

The Alberta government is cutting salaries and eliminating bonuses for the highest paid top executives of agencies, boards and commissions. 

Alberta’s economy is turning a corner and showing early signs of recovery, including higher exports, drilling activity and employment. 

Albertans can join Premier Rachel Notley and Finance Minister Joe Ceci in a conversation about the province’s budget during telephone town halls next week.

Over a million Albertans have seen money appear in their bank accounts as carbon rebates have started rolling out across the province.

Albertans are invited to share their ideas and priorities as government kicks off its 2017 budget consultations.

Alberta’s carbon levy comes into effect Jan. 1 as part of government’s plan to transition the province to a greener, more diversified economy.

Small business owners will save an estimated $185 million in 2017 as part of Alberta’s plan to transition the province to a greener, more diversified economy.

Alberta’s deficit is forecast to hold steady while a number of indicators point to a stabilization of the province’s economy.