COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Initiatives to help Albertans keep more money in their pockets.
While Alberta is a more affordable place to live and work than any other province, Albertans have also been affected by rising global inflation caused by supply chain issues and high energy prices.
To help make life more affordable, we are taking a number of steps to combat the rising cost of living and keep more money in your pockets.
Alberta drivers will automatically save 13 cents per litre when filling up at the pump from April 1 until at least June 30.
1 million+ homes, farms and businesses will receive $150 rebates over 3 months to cover the high costs this winter. Details to come.
Rebates coming to address high winter heating costs from October 2022 to March 2023. More information will be announced soon.
Lower overall taxes
Albertans pay less in overall taxes with no PST, no payroll tax or health premium, as well as a low provincial income tax that almost 40% of Alberta tax filers don't have to pay. A couple earning $75,000 with 2 children would pay $1,400 more in B.C. and $3,800 more in Ontario.
Affordable child care
Families of children 0 to kindergarten-age earning up to $180,000 can now get subsidy to lower child care costs. By 2026, all families will pay an average of $10 per day and 42,500 new licensed spaces will be added so families can choose the care that works for them.
Albertans earn more
Alberta workers have the highest earnings in the country. Alberta's average weekly earnings is $1,201 and the median household after-tax income is $99,400, which is nearly $10,000 higher than B.C. and Ontario.
Affordable broadband for all
Many rural Albertans pay high prices just to access the internet. Through the Alberta Broadband Strategy, affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet will become a reality across the province over the next 4 years.
Housing is affordable
Alberta has some of the lowest home prices and rental costs among Canadian urban centres. A smaller share of income is spent on home ownership costs – 29% in Edmonton and 33% in Calgary vs. the Canadian average of 48%.
Supporting students
Low-income students will soon be able to access a new non-repayable financial support program to take qualified high-demand programs. This will enable more learners to advance their education and participate in the workforce.
Diversifying today, more jobs tomorrow.