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The Province's borrowing programs are managed by the Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) Division of Treasury Board and Finance.

Alberta’s borrowing programs

The Province has several borrowing programs through the issuance of bonds and promissory notes in the domestic and international capital markets. TRM handles the Province’s cash management and use of financial derivatives to manage risks for:

  • the province
  • provincial corporations that have given authority to TRM to perform transactions on their behalf

The programs the Province has in place are:

  • Domestic Medium Term Note
  • Australian Medium Term Note
  • Global Bond (SEC Registered)
  • Global Medium Term Note (144a Regulation S)
  • Domestic Promissory Note
  • Domestic Treasury Bills (T-Bills) Program
  • US Commercial Paper Program

Having programs in different markets provides the Province with diverse sources of funding and ongoing access to domestic and international markets. Issuances are done in a variety of sizes, major currencies and maturities through syndicated public bond offerings and private placements.

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Alberta’s borrowing requirements and sources

Table 1. Borrowing requirements

Borrowing requirements
(CAD millions)		 Fiscal year
2019-20		 Fiscal year
2020-21		 Change from
budget
  Actual Budget Forecast  
Government $13,555 $12,098 $24,003 $11,905
Provincial corporations $495 $2,616 $3,075 $459
Government business enterprises $990 $1,077 $1,475 $398
Total borrowing requirements $15,040 $15,791 $28,553 $12,762

Table 2. Borrowing sources

Borrowing sources
(CAD millions)		 Fiscal year
2019-20		 Fiscal year
2020-21		 Change from
budget
  Actual Budget Forecast  
Money market (net change) $5,711 $(1,500) $(1,500)  
Public-private partnerships (P3s) $159 $151 $107 $(44)
Term debt $9,170 $17,140 $29,946 $12,806
Total borrowing sources $15,040 $15,791 $28,553 $12,762

Source: 2020-21 First Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement, page 9

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Alberta’s economy and statistics

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Credit ratings

The Province currently receives credit ratings from:

These firms provide an independent assessment of the credit worthiness of the Province of Alberta, typically providing a credit rating for the short-term debt, long-term debt, and a ratings outlook or trend.

Provincial credit ratings

Table 3. Credit ratings

Province of Alberta
Credit Reports		 Province of Alberta
Long-term Rating		 Province of Alberta
Short-term Rating
Moody's Investors Service (PDF, 1.2 MB)
October 9, 2020		 Aa3
(outlook stable)		 P-1
S&P Global (PDF, 124 KB)
May 28, 2020		 A+
(outlook negative)		 A-1
Fitch Ratings Inc. (PDF, 248 KB)
June 30, 2020		 AA-
(outlook negative)		 F1+
DBRS Morningstar (PDF, 231 KB)
March 19, 2020		 AA (low)
(negative trend)		 R-1 (mid)
(stable trend)

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