Dear Neighbours,
This government remains committed to helping school authorities continue to provide consistent student transportation services. By reinstating the Fuel Price Contingency Program for school authorities, government is providing $8.2 million in fuel cost relief to school boards for the current school year, and additional relief next school year if required. The program is being retroactively enacted to March 2022 and will remain in place for the upcoming school year. This cost relief ensures that budgeted dollars remain in the classroom, and that rising costs are not passed along to parents. By providing this relief, we are ensuring that students and their education remain the top priority and preventing the burden of inflation from being unfairly placed on parents.
Another way government is working to make life more affordable for Albertans is by extending the fuel tax cut on gas and diesel. Albertans will continue to save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of fuel they purchase until at least the end of September. Extending this program supports Albertans and their ability to afford everyday items. This program has helped countless Albertans during these challenging economic times and is remaining in place for longer. Additionally, this relief means that despite the rising price of fuel, Albertans are paying less for fuel than any other Canadian.
Beginning in July, almost two million Albertans will receive rebates on their electricity bills to help them manage high electricity costs.
More than 1.9 million homes, farms, and small businesses will receive monthly credits of $50 on their July, August, and September electricity bills, for a total of $150 in rebates. The Alberta government’s $300-million rebate program will help alleviate some of the high utility costs that many families and businesses have faced during recent months.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Milliken
MLA – Calgary Currie Nicholas Milliken proudly serves the following Communities: Bankview, Currie, Glenbrook, Glendale, Killarney-Glengarry, Richmond-Knob Hill, Rosscarrock, Rutland Park, Scarboro, Scarboro/Sunalta West, Shaganappi, Spruce Cliff, Sunalta, Westgate
