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- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
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Budget 2022
Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by strengthening our health-care system, getting more Albertans to work, and bringing Alberta’s balance sheet back into the black.
The budget builds a strong health-care system to keep fighting the pandemic and expand capacity for all Albertans on a permanent basis. Alberta Health’s total operating expense budget will grow by a total of $1.8 billion by 2024-25.
A new initiative called Alberta at Work will help Albertans take advantage of our economic growth and prosperity and give them more opportunities to build their skills, pursue their passions and support themselves and their families.
For the first time in over a decade, Alberta is presenting a balanced budget and targeting modest surpluses for each of the next 3 fiscal years.
Economic outlook
Alberta’s economic recovery from the global pandemic and the oil price crisis far exceeded expectations last year, and the province’s growth will be at or near the top of all provinces this year.
Revenue
Economic growth and job gains will help drive the province’s revenue up from an estimated $61.7 billion in 2021-22 to an estimated $63.9 billion in 2024-25.
Expense
Alberta is making the right investments. The fiscal plan provides the health-care system with more capacity, funds improved training and employment programs and helps employers fill their vacancies.
Capital plan
The 3-year plan will support tens of thousands of jobs and invest in strategic infrastructure projects that will expand capacity in the health system, support Albertans in developing their skills and attract private sector investment.
What Budget 2022 means for you
Budget 2022 continues to provide social supports for those who need them, including children, families, seniors and vulnerable Albertans. It will also make strategic investments in agriculture and the environment, help students overcome pandemic setbacks and get more Albertans working.
Watch the news conference
Finance Minister Travis Toews provides details on Budget 2022.
News
- May 17, 2022
Alberta’s government is committed to attracting more big and small screen productions to Alberta, creating jobs and diversifying the economy.
- April 14, 2022
Alberta’s government is ensuring Albertans and their families will have access to a world-class culinary program at SAIT now and long into the future.
- April 7, 2022
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the federal government’s 2022 budget:
- April 3, 2022
Planning is underway for the AHS-owned, Covenant Health-operated facility that will bring new maternity and emergency medical services space to northern Alberta.
- March 31, 2022
A provincial funding boost for helicopter air ambulance operators will ensure Albertans continue to have quality and timely access to this life-saving service.
- March 25, 2022
Alberta’s government is continuing to address emergency medical services (EMS) issues by ensuring sustainable, long-term funding so STARS can continue to offer high-quality critical care for Albertans.
- March 25, 2022
Alberta’s government is upgrading trails, investing in public transit and expanding Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park to conserve and protect the environment while improving outdoor recreation opportunities.
- March 24, 2022
Stable education funding enhances equity, growth and parental choice in K-12 education.
- March 16, 2022
Over the next three years, taxpayers will spend $20.2 billion building for the future as laid out in Budget 2022’s Capital Plan.
- March 15, 2022
Students will benefit from more choice in education and programming to develop the skills and knowledge they need for the careers of tomorrow.