Alberta Treasury Board News

Common-sense changes to legislation will cut red tape by making it easier for businesses to operate – saving job creators time and money.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance issued the following statement about the negotiations between the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Alberta Public Service (APS):

Alberta’s government is growing innovation and competition within the financial sector.

Bill 41, the Insurance (Enhancing Driver Affordability and Care) Amendment Act, introduces actions to address affordability of auto insurance, increase medical benefits and cut red tape.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the Alberta Labour Relations Board ruling:

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the illegal strikes:

Bill 35, the Tax Statutes (Creating Jobs and Driving Innovation) Amendment Act legislates two important components of Alberta’s Recovery Plan – the acceleration of the Job Creation Tax Cut and the Innovation Employment Grant.

Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to help set the direction of the upcoming budget.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the agreement between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) to extend bargaining until March 31, 2021:

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on United Nurses of Alberta’s rejection of Alberta Health Services’ proposal to delay labour negotiations:

Alberta’s ‘shelter for abandoned money’ – officially known as the Unclaimed Property Registry – wants Albertans to search for their lost money. 

The first quarter report for 2020-21 forecasts Alberta’s deficit at $24.2 billion after the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price crash.

Alberta’s corporate tax rate has dropped to eight per cent, making it by far the lowest rate in Canada and among the most competitive in North America.

Bill 22, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020, clears the way for businesses to operate more efficiently and freely as we prepare for the reopening of the economy.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on federal government funding for business:

Alberta has joined other provinces, the territories and federal government in a program to help small businesses pay rent.

In response to the COVID-19 recession, the Alberta government will allocate almost $2 billion from the 2020 Capital Plan to resurface roads, repair bridges, restore schools and fill potholes, all to get thousands of Albertans back to work.  

Hotels and other lodging providers can delay paying the tourism levy until Aug. 31 for amounts that become due to government on or after today.

More relief is on the way for Albertans and Alberta employers.

Government is providing immediate financial assistance to Albertans affected by the COVID-19 crisis.