Alberta Finance News

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International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) information circulars updated
February 16, 2012

The IFTA series of information circulars has been updated.

Highlights of 2011 Census - Population and Dwelling Counts
February 13, 2012

Demographic information: Release 1, Population and Dwelling Counts, has been added to the Highlights of the 2011 Census of Canada page on this website.

Insurance Document Updates
February 13, 2012

• Certified Examiners Register
• Insurance Companies Operating in Alberta

Economic information update
February 10, 2012

The Alberta Economy section of this website includes the weekly Economic Review and Alberta Economy at a Glance, as well as monthly, quarterly and annual publications.  Click here to visit our Alberta Economy section.

Budget 2012 invests in families, communities and supports for the vulnerable
February 9, 2012

• Budget 2012 website
• Fact Cards:
  • Spending Highlights
  • Economic and Revenue Highlights
• Detailed Budget 2012 documents
• Complete news releases:
  • Budget 2012 invests in families, communities and supports for the vulnerable
    • Budget highlights (backgrounder)
  • Health investments deliver on Albertans’ priorities
  • From kindergarten to post-secondary, Alberta’s education systems receive predictable funding
  • Budget 2012 provides close to $5 billion in supports for vulnerable Albertans and seniors

2011-12 Third Quarter reports released
February 9, 2012

• 2011-12 Third Quarter Fiscal Update
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund 2011-12 Third Quarter Update

Liepert travels to U.S. and Toronto to highlight investment opportunities in Alberta
February 8, 2012

Edmonton... Finance Minister Ron Liepert will travel to New York, Boston and Toronto to share details about Alberta’s budget and fiscal position with major investors and promote business and investment opportunities here in Alberta.  See the news release.

Career Opportunities
February 8, 2012

• Click here for current career opportunities in Alberta Finance.
  

Alberta Personal Income Tax Calculator updated for 2011 tax year
February 2, 2012

The Alberta Personal Income Tax Calculator has been updated for the 2011 tax year.

No charge for searching for unclaimed property or to file a claim through official web sites
January 27, 2012

There is no charge for searching for unclaimed property or to file a claim through the official websites www.missingmoney.com or www.unclaimedproperty.alberta.ca. You are encouraged to click on one of these links rather than doing an Internet search for “missing money” as you may then arrive at a site that charges a service fee.

Office of Statistics and Information (OSI)
January 27, 2012

Information about the OSI, Alberta's official statistical agency, has been added to this website.

Hospitals Act Assessment Factor
January 24, 2012

The 2012 Hospitals Act health cost recovery assessment factor has been released. For information, see Special Notice Vol. 6, No. 16, 2012 Assessment Factor - Hospitals Act.

Superintendent of Insurance Bulletin
January 19, 2012

• Bulletin 01-2012:  Automobile Insurance Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (effective May 1, 2012)

Alberta to adopt federal tobacco stamping regime
January 10, 2012

Alberta will be adopting the federal tobacco stamping regime.  The Tobacco Tax Amendment Regulation was approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on December 15, 2011 and comes into effect on April 1, 2012.  For information about the changes and the transition period, see Tobacco Tax Act Special Notice Vol. 3 No. 14, Changes to Tobacco Marking Requirements.    

Alberta Population Pyramid updated
January 5, 2012

The Alberta Population Pyramid animates changes in the age distribution of Alberta's population since 1921.  The pyramid has been updated to include information to 2011, and is available in the Economy section.

Alberta responds to Supreme Court decision on federal proposal for a single securities regulator
December 22, 2011

Click here for the Minister's Statement.

Alberta Population Report for 3rd Quarter of 2011
December 21, 2011

The Alberta Population Report for the 3rd quarter of 2011 has been released and is available on the Demographic Quarterlies page.

IFTA Fuel Tax Rate Chart for 4th Quarter of 2011
December 21, 2011

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Tax Rate Chart for the 4th Quarter of 2011 is now available on the IFTA Forms page.

Pension Documents updated
December 12, 2011

Various documents and tables on the website have been updated to reflect the 2012 Year's Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) amount.  The following items have been updated.

Demographic Spotlight
December 9, 2011

A new document entitled Recent Demographic Trends in Alberta's Economic Regions has been released and is available on the Demographic Spotlights page.

Insurance Document Update
December 2, 2011

• Automobile Insurance Companies' Complaint Liaison Officers

 

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