New Alberta Capital Bonds will be offered for sale in February 2010. 

• Click here for more information about the new Alberta Capital Bonds, as well as the matured issues of Alberta Savings Certificates and the original Alberta Capital Bonds.

2008-09 Alberta Finance and Enterprise and Ministry Annual Reports released

• Alberta Treasury Board Information Bulletin
• 2008-09 Ministry Annual Reports
• 2008-09 Alberta Finance and Enterprise Annual Report

Council of Ministers responsible for Securities Regulation - Communiqué and new Interim Chair

• New registration regime and expanded passport system in effect September 28, 2009
• Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Finance and Enterprise appointed new Interim Chair - see letter to the Council
• Council of Ministers website

Albertans invited to learn about the progress of their Heritage Fund on September 24 (news release)

Lower natural gas prices drive deficit higher (news release and backgrounders)

• 2009-10 First Quarter Fiscal Update
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund 2009-10 First Quarter Update
• Alberta Economic Outlook, 2009-10 First Quarter Update

Media Notice: 2009-10 First Quarter Fiscal and Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund updates to be released August 26

Mandatory auto insurance premiums to decrease by five per cent effective November 1, 2009 (Auto Insurance Rate Board news release)

• More information on the 2009 decision and public meetings is available on the AIRB website

Government, ATB Financial work together to benefit Albertans during tough economic times

Government posts lower-than-forecast deficit in 2008-09 (news release)

• backgrounder: Deficit and Cash Available; Fiscal tables
• Government of Alberta 2008-09 Annual Report (index)
  • Preface, Accountability Statement and Executive Summary
  • Consolidated Financial Statements
  • Measuring Up
  • Measuring Up Methodology

Heritage Fund impacted by market downturn (news release)

• backgrounder:  Fair Value of the Heritage Fund, 2004-2009
• 2008-09 Heritage Fund Annual Report (pdf)

Media Notice: To be released June 30 - 2008-09 Alberta Government and Heritage Fund Annual Reports

Auto insurance board to hear presentations on premium review

Justice Minister issues statement following auto insurance Court of Appeal

Media Notice - Court of Appeal makes decision on automobile insurance reforms

Evans to highlight Alberta investment opportunities during mission to New York and Toronto

Conference to explore how Alberta's regions can move forward in challenging times

New Alberta tobacco tax legislation increases penalties and fines to deter illegal activities

Budget 2009 builds on strength to foster growth and support programs for Albertans

• Budget 2009 website
• Highlights Brochure
• Detailed Budget 2009 documents
• News releases:
• Budget 2009 builds on strength to foster growth and support programs for Albertans
  • Backgrounder:  Budget Summary by Ministry
• Budget 2009 keeps Alberta working with infrastructure spending, continued low taxes and support for skills training
• Investing in health care and education remains a top priority in Budget 2009
• Budget 2009 strengthens Alberta’s commitment to responsible development and environmental protection
• Budget 2009 focuses on building strong and vibrant communities
• 2009-12 Capital Plan supports Alberta’s economy with $23.2 billion for municipalities, housing, hospitals, schools, roads and climate change initiatives
• Health capital plan focused on patients and improved access
• New fiscal framework provides more flexibility to address economic challenges

Media Notice - Budget 2009 to be released April 7 (includes embargo rules)

Province's commitments on track despite market-induced deficit

• news release
• 2008-09 Third Quarter Fiscal Update
• Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund 2008-09 Third Quarter Update

Media Notice - 2008-09 Third Quarter Fiscal and Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund updates to be released February 26

Alberta update forecasts economy will contract in 2009

• news release
• Economic Update, February 2009

Media Notice - Finance and Enterprise Minister to give economic update on February 19

National Buyer/Seller Forum to highlight opportunities in Alberta's oil sands

Media Notice - Province responds to the federal budget

Alberta’s Finance Minister issues statement on a national securities regulator