Dear Constituents,
Our budget and economy are in great shape. Alberta ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a budget surplus of $3.9 billion, the first surplus our province has seen in seven years. Further, the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund grew to its highest net value in Alberta history – earning $1.95 billion in investments to bring the total value of the fund’s investments to $20 billion.
Despite this, we know families are still struggling with high costs due to inflation right now, and your government is taking action to fight inflation and make life more affordable. We are extending the electricity rebate for an additional three months. The program will now provide $50 rebates for a total of six months, starting in July, to over 1.9 million homes, farms, and small businesses. In total, we will provide nearly $600 million in relief that will be applied directly onto bills, meaning there is no need to apply. We are also extending the fuel tax cut on gasoline, diesel, and marked farm fuel until at least the end of September. We are also reinstating the Fuel Price Contingency Program for school authorities, providing $8.2 million in fuel cost relief to school boards for the current school year, and additional relief next school year if required.
September 1 marks Alberta’s 117th Birthday! Alberta become a province on September 1, 1905. Our government is officially recognizing September 1 as Alberta Day to celebrate the creation of our province and our culture and accomplishments, and how Alberta has been defined by the innovation, bravery, hard work, and community spirit of its people. On Alberta Day, let’s show our pride in this amazing province and all our achievements!
MLA – Calgary Peigan Tanya Fir proudly serves the following Communities: Douglas Glen, Douglasdale, Dover, East Shepard Industrial, Eastfield, Foothills, Golden Triangle, Great Plains, Lynnwood, McKenzie Lake, Ogden, Quarry Park, Riverbend, Shepard Industrial, South Foothills, Starfield, Valleyfield
