Budget 2010 strikes the right balance by focusing on Albertans' priorities while limiting spending
Budget 2010, Striking the Right Balance, was released on February 9. Read the news release or visit the Budget 2010 website for more information.
See below for Alberta Finance and Enterprise current News items and highlighted topics.
Alberta Finance and Enterprise News
February 9, 2010
Budget 2010 strikes the right balance by focusing on Albertans' priorities while limiting spending
- Budget 2010 website
- Highlights Brochure
- Detailed Budget 2010 documents
- Complete news releases:
- Budget 2010 strikes the right balance by focusing on Albertans’ priorities while limiting spending
- New 5-year funding plan a first for health
- Creating opportunity for Albertans
- Building strong and vibrant communities
- $7.2 billion for Alberta capital projects this year
- Supporting responsible resource development
February 9, 2010
Alberta Corporate Tax - Refund Interest Rate Reduction
Effective 12:01 a.m. February 10, 2010, the quarterly rates used to calculate Alberta Corporate Tax Act refund interest will be reduced by 50 per cent. The reduced rates apply to assessments and reassessments issued after that time for all taxation years. For more information, please see the Special Notice and related Questions and Answers. Also, the Prescribed Interest Rates have been updated accordingly.
February 8, 2010
Insurance Document Updates:
- Insurance Companies Operating in Alberta
- Insurance Companies Complaint Liaison Officers
- Certified Examiners Register
- Physical Therapists Register
February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Alberta takes next step to challenge federal move to create a national securities regulator
Securities regulation an area of provincial jurisdiction
- news release
- reference questions (OC 20/2010)
February 4, 2010
Media Notice - Budget 2010 and 2009-10 3rd Quarter Fiscal Update to be released February 9
February 2, 2010
New web portal helps increase businesses' productivity
Alberta's productivity key to global competitiveness
January 29, 2010
Albertans get opportunity to invest in province on Feb. 16
Alberta Capital Bonds to go on sale for first time in 13 years
January 12, 2010
The Alberta Indian Tax Exemption (AITE) Information Circular, AITE-4R7 - Offences and Penalties, has been updated and is available on the AITE publications page.
December 30, 2009
The Application Form to Unlock Pension Funds due to Financial Hardship (Form 51) has been updated and now includes the instructions and policies. The Financial Hardship Unlocking Frequently Asked Questions document has also been updated. Both documents are available on the Pensions - Information for Albertans and Forms pages.
December 23, 2009
The Alberta Population Report for the 3rd quarter of 2009 has been released and is available on the Demographic Quarterlies page.
December 23, 2009
The Superintendent's List of Financial Institutions offering locked-in pension products has been updated.
December 23, 2009
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Tax Rate Chart for the 4th Quarter of 2009 is now available on the IFTA Forms page.
December 22, 2009
Personal Income Tax Indexing announcement
December 21, 2009
Demographic Spotlight entitled "International Migration in Alberta" posted on Demographic Spotlights page.
December 21, 2009
December 18, 2009
December 18, 2009
Alberta to launch court challenge over federal move to create a national securities regulator
December 17, 2009
Alberta pleased with Supreme Court of Canada decision on auto insurance reforms
December 17, 2009
Tax and Revenue Administration Special Notices (Fuel and Corporate)
- Fuel Tax Special Notice Vol. 1 No. 26, Tax Exempt Fuel User (TEFU) Program: Prescribed Fuel Consumption Benchmarks - Light-Duty Pickup Trucks; and
- Alberta Corporate Tax Amendment Regulation Special Notice Vol. 5, No. 30, relating to Scientific Research and Experimental Development and Functional Currency.
December 16, 2009
Accommodations
for seniors will be priority for new Alberta Capital Bonds
December 16, 2009
Superintendent of Insurance Bulletin 04-2009 - Minor Injury Regulation Amendment
- The Superintendent of Insurance Bulletin 04-2009, Minor Injury Regulation Amendment, effective January 1, 2010, has been posted on the Superintendent of Insurance Bulletins, Notices and Enforcement Activities page.
December 15, 2009
Financial Institutions (Credit Unions) Document Updates
The following documents have been released by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions:
- Credit Union Bulletin CUB-13 - Annual Filings
- Annual Return (Form 4044) updated
- These documents are available on the Financial Institutions Publications and Forms page.
December 15, 2009
Insurance Amendment Act Public Consultation - Written Submissions posted
- The Insurance Amendment Act, 2008, dealing with the legislative provisions related to the various types of insurance contracts, was passed by the Alberta Legislature in the fall of 2008. A public consultation was held from July 2 to October 1, 2009, which sought input on whether or not proposals detailed in the consultation paper will help to maintain the balance between improving consumer protections, transparency and fairness, with a regulatory climate that supports Alberta’s economy. The written submissions received have now been posted on this website.
December 14, 2009
Tax and Revenue Administration new documents
The following documents have been released by Tax and Revenue Administration:
- Tax Notes, Vol. 22 No. 3 - December 2009 issue; more information including how to subscribe
- Making Payments (payment options)
- TRA reception desk will no longer provide change effective January 1, 2010.
December 11, 2009
The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance 2008 Annual Report has been released.
December 11, 2009
Pension Document Updates
- The Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) for 2010 is $47,200 and the prescribed interest rate for determining the Life Income Fund withdrawal factors is 3.84%. Consequently, Table 1B and Table 4, as well as Accessing Pension Funds, Policy Bulletin #11, and Policy Bulletin #24 have been updated accordingly to reflect the LIF withdrawal amounts, as well as the small amount unlocking thresholds, for 2010.
December 11, 2009
Economic Spotlight added to Economic Developments and Analysis page:
December 7, 2009
Holiday Closure Information has been added to the Contact Us page.
