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Horner brings Alberta’s story to investors in Asia
May 8, 2013

Opening doors to Asian markets will top the agenda when Doug Horner, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, travels to Asia May 13-24.

“Making sure we have market access for our products is job one for this government,” said Horner. “Alberta is an export-based province, and that means we must take all opportunities to forge even stronger relations with growing markets like the ones in Asia, a region that hold such enormous economic potential for our province.”  Read the news release.

Redford government to make new pension options available to Albertans
April 19, 2013

Working Albertans will soon have access to a new retirement savings tool under newly introduced pooled registered pension plan legislation.

“The Government of Alberta deserves credit for introducing pooled registered pension plan legislation to help Canadians who may not have access to a viable, low-cost private pension option,” said Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies. “Our Government and the province of Alberta are supportive of low-cost pension arrangements that leave more money in the pockets of retirees.”

• Complete news release
• Bill 18: Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act
• Frequently asked questions about PRPPs

Photos from the announcement at Plains Fabrication and Supply in Calgary - click on the photos for a larger version:

Left: Hon. Kyle Fawcett, Associate Minister of Finance
Right: Hon. Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance)

Left:  Richard Truscott, Canadian Federation of Independent Business; and Right: Associate Minister Kyle Fawcett and Minister Ted Menzies tour Plains Fabrication and Supply

Building Alberta: Budget 2013 delivers responsible change
March 7, 2013

Budget 2013 is a prudent fiscal plan that responds to the Bitumen Bubble while continuing to deliver the responsible change Albertans expect. The budget reflects the priorities Albertans told the government are most important: building Alberta by investing in families and communities, building our savings by ensuring government lives within its means and building new markets for Alberta’s resources – across Canada and around the world.

Budget 2013 news releases by Category:

• General - Building Alberta: Budget 2013 delivers responsible change
• Fiscal Management Act - Building our savings: Clear rules for savings, spending and borrowing
• Capital Plan - Building Alberta: Responsible capital plan meets needs of rapidly growing population
• Health - Building Alberta: Health a priority in Budget 2013
• Education - Building Alberta: Budget 2013 keeps the focus on students
• Human Services - Building Alberta: Budget 2013 increases supports for vulnerable Albertans
• Communities - Building Alberta: Budget 2013 invests in communities
• Market Access - Building markets: Better access means higher prices for Alberta resources
• For more information, visit the Budget 2013 website.
• Click on the thumbnails to download high resolution photos.  Click here to view the complete gallery.

News conference and Budget Speech - Minister Horner
 

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