Category: Business/Finance

  • Government to Require Contract Disclosure for High-Income Earners in the Public Sector

    Government to Require Contract Disclosure for High-Income Earners in the Public Sector

    The next phase of government’s transparency plan will ensure employment and severance contracts are disclosed by this time next year for executives of agencies, boards and commissions. The contract disclosure will be aligned with the work already underway to standardize compensation practices in public sector bodies. In the future, contract disclosure will apply to the…

  • CFIB Challenges Premier’s Minimum Wage Assertions

    CFIB Challenges Premier’s Minimum Wage Assertions

    CALGARY, April, 2016 – Contrary to the government’s belief, the prevailing story that a large number of minimum wage earners are single parents is a myth.  On Thursday, Premier Notley justified the government’s plans to press ahead with their $15 minimum wage proposal by claiming: “it is not appropriate for a single parent to work…

  • ree Tax-Filing Services Help Families Most in Need Access New Alberta Child Benefit

    ree Tax-Filing Services Help Families Most in Need Access New Alberta Child Benefit

    The Government is reminding eligible parents to file a tax return to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit and also that free tax clinics are available throughout Alberta to help. “During these tough economic times, our government is ensuring that parents are able to provide their children with opportunities to succeed and thrive. I encourage…

  • Premier Notley to Promote Climate Leadership and Economic Diversification in Washington, D.C.

    Environmental responsibility and diversification across sectors will be at the forefront of discussions when Premier Notley travels to the U.S. capital from April 27 to 29. While on the ground, Premier Notley will draw attention to Alberta’s progress on the Climate Leadership Plan and how it will create opportunities to advance clean technologies and renewables…

  • Jean Calls on Notley and Feds to Speak out Against Planned Tanker Ban, Support Line 3

    EDMONTON, AB: (Tuesday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean once again called on Premier Rachel Notley to state her position on a planned tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast, and also asked for the federal Liberal government to reverse its long-standing opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline and to formally approve the Enbridge Line 3 replacement. As…

  • Fildebrandt Statement on Alberta Credit Downgrade

    Fildebrandt Statement on Alberta Credit Downgrade

    EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday, Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt released the following statement in response to Moody’s credit downgrade: “No one is surprised by today’s announcement by Moody’s that Alberta’s AAA credit rating has been downgraded. In the Fall, Wildrose repeatedly warned the government that overspending and no controls on borrowing would lead to credit downgrades.…

  • SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Ranked Top 50 in the World

    SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Ranked Top 50 in the World

    SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism was named one of the Top 50 Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the world in 2015 by CEOWORLD Magazine. The ranking is based on a survey of 18,000 hospitality recruiters and senior managers of luxury hotels around the world. SAIT is the only Canadian institution on the list.…

  • Statement from Minister Joe Ceci on Moody’s Credit Rating

    Statement from Minister Joe Ceci on Moody’s Credit Rating

      President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement about Moody’s credit downgrade. “Today’s credit rating downgrade is a disappointment. Around the world, companies and governments engaged in petroleum production are facing ratings downgrades. In Alberta, we are in a better position than most to manage these pressures, while…

  • Fildebrandt Statement on Ceci Trip to Meet with Credit Agencies

    Fildebrandt Statement on Ceci Trip to Meet with Credit Agencies

    EDMONTON, AB (April 25, 2016): Today, Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt released the following statement in response to NDP Finance Minister Joe Ceci travelling to speak with credit agencies: “Travelling to New York and Toronto will do nothing to restore Alberta’s plunging credit rating. Only demonstrating fiscal responsibility with a clear plan to control spending…

  • Notley Budget Ignores Lessons from Alberta’s History

    Don’t be reluctant to look to a Progressive Conservative government for an example of successful fiscal policy By Ben Eisen and Charles Lammam, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C. / Troy Media/ – Alberta’s 2016 budget confirmed provincial public finances are in bad shape. This year, the government expects to run an operating deficit of $10.4 billion (representing…

  • Minister Ceci to Boost Investor Relations

    Minister Ceci to Boost Investor Relations

      Finance Minister Joe Ceci will travel to Toronto and New York City to promote the Alberta Jobs Plan to investors and credit rating agencies. Minister Ceci will arrive in Toronto on April 25 and return from New York City on April 29. He will meet with international investors and credit rating agencies. He will…

  • CAPP Welcomes Alberta Royalty Clarity, More Work Needed

    CAPP Welcomes Alberta Royalty Clarity, More Work Needed

    CALGARY, ALBERTA Alberta’s new royalty system brings greater clarity for producers and investors, and more work is needed to attract new investment and create more jobs, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) said today. Tim McMillan, CAPP president and chief executive officer, commended the Alberta government for its timely approach to create a more…

  • Royalty Changes Promote Jobs, Investment and Innovation

    Royalty Changes Promote Jobs, Investment and Innovation

    Oil and gas producers in Alberta can move ahead on drilling and investment plans for 2017 with new technical formulas now available. These formulas are part of the next step in implementing Alberta’s Modernized Royalty Framework and will determine royalty rates and certain cost allowances. This milestone is another step towards implementing the recommendations from…

  • Alberta Jobs Plan Supports Businesses and Encourages Investment to Create Jobs

    Alberta Jobs Plan Supports Businesses and Encourages Investment to Create Jobs

    The Alberta Jobs Plan supports a $75 million Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) to encourage investment and support job creation as part of Budget 2016. “Large-scale capital investments in our province don’t just spur job creation, they also create spin-off economic benefits in communities throughout Alberta. This tax credit will help boost investor confidence and…

  • Jobs Plan helps Albertans get back to work during Alberta Works Week

    Jobs Plan helps Albertans get back to work during Alberta Works Week

    During tough economic times, the Government is collaborating with community partners to support job-seeking Albertans as they explore their career and training options. As part of Alberta Works Week, more than 60 free events will be hosted in nearly 30 communities across the province from April 25 to 29, to help Albertans re-enter the workforce…