Alberta Finance - News Releases

Note: as of November 24, 2004, Finance and Revenue were merged into a single Finance ministry (news release). News releases for both Finance and Revenue are included below.

News Release	Released
Increased personal credit amounts fight the tax bite	12/21/04
Strong energy revenue pumps up province's bottom line Backgrounder: How the Sustainability Fund Works (pdf) 2004-05 Second Quarter Fiscal Update 2004-05 Second Quarter Activity Report 2004-05 Second Quarter Highlights	11/29/04
Investment income from the Heritage Fund continues to benefit Albertans 2004-05 Heritage Fund Second Quarter Update	11/29/04
Broad economic gains and strong growth shown in 2004	10/21/04
Health and education top priorities in It�s Your Future survey - Government survey records highest ever response rate: complete news release Backgrounders: Mean and percentage results (pdf) Verification of results (pdf) Full Report of Survey Results (pdf) Background information and the It's Your Future survey	10/19/04
New process designed to assist motorists who dispute their automobile insurance premiums Government’s new reforms are now law	10/13/04
New Automobile Insurance Rate Board announced Consumer representative to bring consumer issues to the table	10/05/04
News Releases and 2003-04 Annual Reports: Debt pay-down, insurance reform help make Alberta even better; Annual Report (Finance) Lower corporate taxes and record Heritage Fund returns; Annual Report (Revenue) All 2003-04 Ministry Annual Reports	09/30/04
Securities Reform - Provinces and Territories Agree to Implement Passport System	09/30/04
Albertans invited to learn more about their Heritage Fund Media Advisory: Heritage Fund Annual Public Meeting October 5	09/27/04
Albertans still have time to respond to survey on Alberta's future	09/23/04
First Quarter Fiscal Update confirms debt elimination; or go to the 2004-05 Quarterly Budget Report: First Quarter Activity Report First Quarter Fiscal Update Highlights	08/31/04
Heritage Fund earns $328 million in investment income in the First Quarter	08/31/04
Government wants to hear from you on a debt-free future (news release) and backgrounder: Summary of Alberta Government Consultations (pdf). It's Your Future survey (responses by September 24, 2004).	08/25/04
Alberta asks stakeholders for input on governance of income trusts	07/28/04
Government announces debt free Alberta	07/12/04
2003-04 Government of Alberta Annual Report: News release - Strong fiscal performance in 2003-04 brings Alberta closer to elminating accumulated debt Backgrounder - includes tables: fiscal summary, fiscal year assumptions, revenue and expense, capital plan summary, capital investment and amortization, capital grants to local authorities and other infrastructure support. Quick Facts Go to 2003-04 Government of Alberta Annual Report (includes Executive Summary, Measuring Up and Consolidated Financial Statements).	06/29/04
Heritage Fund's investments earned $2.45 billion in 2003-04	06/29/04
Auto insurance rates will drop for virtually all drivers	06/21/04
Two new members appointed to the Alberta Securities Commission	06/15/04
New auto insurance system unveiled	05/27/04
Drivers to get premium rollback when insurance reforms in place	05/18/04
Alberta leads the way by protecting investors in income trusts	05/06/04
Alberta's corporate tax rates will be reduced under Bill 27	03/31/04
Alberta will introduce legislation to end uncertainty on income trust liability	03/25/04
Budget Speech: Minister of Finance Budget Speech 2004 (html) Video or Audio Clips: (requires free RealPlayer) Overview: audio (1:45) Introduction: video (3:02) Debt Reduction: video (1:23) or audio (0:13) Tax Reductions: video (2:10) or audio (0:53) Fiscal Framework: video (4:05) Capital Plan: video (1:57) or audio (0:26) Leading in Learning: video (3:42) or audio (0:14) Health Care: video (3:26) or audio (1:12) Support for Municipalities: audio (0:37) The Best Place to Live, Work and Visit: video (4:16) Budget 2004 News Release and Backgrounders (pdf format) or html format: Budget 2004: On Route, On Course Heading Toward Alberta's Second Century (news release and charts) Budget Summary by Ministry Unleashing Innovation Leading in Learning Competing in the Global Marketplace Making Alberta the Best Place to Live, Work and Visit Budget 2004 Documents: Budget 2004 Quick Facts Budget in Brief Budget 2004 Documents Index Budget 2004 Logo in Different Formats Find out how the budget process works by watching the Budget 101 video or reading the script.	03/24/04
Amendment introduced to eliminate aviation fuel tax on international flights	03/15/04
Fiscal Responsibility Amendment Act introduced	03/02/04
Sustainability Fund fully funded sooner than expected; 2003-04 Third quarter budget report and activity report	02/25/04
Heritage Fund fair value increases to $12.4 billion in Third Quarter This year's growth reverses losses from the previous fiscal year	02/25/04
Amendments introduced to the Alberta Personal Income Tax Act	02/19/04
Alberta aviation fuel tax will be eliminated on international air service	02/13/04
Albertans soon to receive refunds or credits from insurance companies Auto Insurance web site with updated insurers’ refund and credit timelines	01/14/04
2002 Economic Accounts now available	01/12/04
P3s and Sustainability Fund on Nelson�s agenda for London and Dublin	01/09/04


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