News Releases 2011
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Alberta responds to Supreme Court decision on federal proposal for a single securities regulator
December 22, 2011
The Supreme Court has issued a 64-page decision on the federal government’s proposal to establish a national securities regulator. The court unanimously ruled the proposed Canadian Securities Act is unconstitutional. Read minister's statement.
Rural business pilot program to help small businesses grow
December 20, 2011
Rural entrepreneurs and small businesses will receive enhanced advice and support as the result of a three-year pilot program that will partner local community organizations with the Government of Alberta. Read news release.
Volatile financial markets and global economic uncertainty dampen Alberta’s fiscal situation
November 21, 2011
Unprecedented market volatility, continued economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Europe and increased spending on natural disasters and core services like education to help reduce classroom size bring the forecast deficit close to the original budget. Read news release.
- 2011-12 Second Quarter Fiscal Update and Fact Card
- Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund 2011-12 Second Quarter Update
No provincial sales tax for Alberta
November 16, 2011
Alberta Finance Minister Ron Liepert issued a clarification of comments made yesterday in response to a question from a member of the audience at the Edmonton Economic Development Outlook conference. Read minister's statement.
Province set to hear from Albertans about budget priorities
October 31, 2011
Albertans are being asked for their input as the Alberta government prepares for Budget 2012. Read news release.
New Cabinet team focused on Albertans' priorities
October 12, 2011
Premier Alison Redford has named a new cabinet team that will get to work immediately on Albertans’ priorities. Read news release.
Solid
planning and increased revenue lead to lower deficit forecast
August 17, 2011
An improved forecast for revenue, largely due to higher oil prices and near-record land sales, have lowered Alberta’s expected 2011-12 deficit to $1.3 billion, a decrease of 60 per cent from budget. Read news release.
- 2011-12 First Quarter Fiscal Update
- Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund 2011-12 First Quarter Update
First centre to aid rural small businesses to open in Slave Lake
August 11, 2011
The Government of Alberta is launching a three-year pilot project that will see up to eight resource centres for small businesses open in rural communities across Alberta. The first of these Rural Alberta Business Centres will be located in Slave Lake. Read news release.
Alberta's fiscal results improve
in 2010-11
June 29, 2011
Global economic recovery, increased demand for oil, and continued careful spending improved Alberta’s 2010-11 fiscal results, with a reduced deficit of $3.4 billion—$1.3 billion lower than estimated in Budget 2010. Read news release.
- 2010-11 Government of Alberta Annual Report
- 2010-11 Heritage Fund Annual Report
- The 2010-11 Ministry Annual Reports have also been released:
Productivity, innovation and expanding
workforce are key to making Alberta’s economy more competitive
May 18, 2011
A partnership of government and business leaders has identified 18 priority actions to make Alberta’s economy more competitive, including steps to address Alberta’s looming labour shortage. Read news release.
Snelgrove
to highlight Alberta opportunities in China
May 17, 2011
Finance and Enterprise Minister Lloyd Snelgrove will be joining Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and representatives from more than twenty-five Alberta companies on a trade and investment mission to China from May 22 to May 31. Read news release.
Alberta
Economic Development Authority appoints new board members
for 2011-2014
April 8, 2011
The Alberta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) has appointed 16 new members to its board of management for the 2011-14 term. Read news release.
National
Buyer Seller Forum showcases oil sands business prospects
for firms across Canada
March 28, 2011
About 500 manufacturers, suppliers and other delegates from across Canada and beyond are gathering in Edmonton March 29-31 to learn how they can take advantage of opportunities in the oil sands. Read news release.
Alberta
to expand ethane incentive - Ethane extraction during bitumen
upgrading to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost value-added
production
March 23, 2011
A program to increase extraction of ethane to support continued growth of Alberta’s petrochemical sector is being expanded. Read news release.
Budget 2011 lays the foundation to build a better Alberta
February 24, 2011
Budget 2011 lays the foundation for building a better Alberta by maintaining government’s commitment to preserving priority programs and investing in infrastructure, while holding the line on spending. Read news release.
Other Budget 2011 news releases:
- $17.6 billion investment in infrastructure positions Alberta for future growth
- Budget 2011 strengthens long-term economic sustainability
- Stable 5-year health funding improves access
- Budget 2011 invests in responsible resource development
- Budget 2011 invests in communities
- For more information, visit the Budget 2011 website.
Federal-provincial
funding supports productivity improvements for Alberta businesses
February 4, 2011
Small- and medium-sized companies in Alberta now have greater access to the business tools, resources and services needed to improve their productivity and competitiveness, thanks to government funding. Read news release.
