Budget 2026 consultation

Overview

We want to hear your priorities for Budget 2026.

Budget 2026 is an opportunity to create a budget that makes prudent fiscal decisions and spends taxpayer dollars wisely while meeting the needs of a growing province.

By sharing your thoughts and ideas, you will help us make budget decisions to build a stronger Alberta now and for the future.

Get informed

Learn more about Alberta's most recent economic outlook by reading the 2025-26 Second Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement.

Get involved

Online survey

Share your views and ideas through the online survey by January 15, 2026. The survey will usually take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Take the survey

Written submissions

Chambers of commerce, industry associations, community organizations, municipalities and other groups can also submit letters or reports online outlining their budget priorities. Submissions will not be shared publicly.

Send your written submission

Telephone town hall

A telephone town hall will provide Albertans an opportunity to share ideas directly with Finance Minister Nate Horner on December 9, 2025. The link will go live around 6 pm the day of the event.

Attend the telephone town hall

Outcomes

Your input will help inform the development of Budget 2026, which will be released in February 2026.