Alberta Treasury Board News

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement on Alberta’s recent credit rating upgrade:

Finance Minister Nate Horner will travel to Toronto, Montreal and New York City to speak with investors about Alberta’s strong fiscal position following the 2023-24 first quarter fiscal update.

Alberta’s strong fiscal management continues to secure Alberta’s future.

Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner calling on him to build on the solid foundation of stability, informed decision-making and good governance.

A solid end to 2022-23 secures Alberta’s long-term financial outlook and provides stability against future economic uncertainty.

Cabinet and Treasury Board have voted to extend the fuel tax pause through the remainder of the year, fulfilling a promise made by Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservatives during the recent election campaign. 

Alberta’s government is working with the Alberta Council of Imams and the Al Rashid Mosque to explore opportunities for Islamic compliant, or halal, financing.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the federal carbon tax increase taking effect April 1:

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the federal government’s 2023-24 budget:

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Brian Jean issued the following statement on Alberta’s population growth in the fourth quarter of 2022-2023:

The Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 would implement many of the technical measures introduced in Budget 2023.

Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by growing the economy, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening health care and education, and keeping Alberta communities safe.

Budget 2023 is securing Alberta’s future by attracting more investment than ever before, helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.

Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by improving the health-care system to provide Albertans with reliable, quality health services when and where they need them.

Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future with historic investments in education to match increasing enrolment in schools, meet the needs of diverse students and increase affordability.

Budget 2023 is securing Alberta’s future by providing relief to Albertans through the inflation crisis and helping with the rising costs of everyday necessities.

Budget 2023 promotes the safety and well-being of all Albertans by enhancing community policing and increasing access to recovery-oriented mental health and addiction treatment options.

Alberta’s government is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through to the end of 2023.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Brian Jean issued the following statement on Alberta’s third-quarter population growth: 

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the provincial fuel tax relief program: