As the first sitting of 2026 begins, Alberta’s government is gearing up with a legislative agenda that puts Albertans first. This includes growing the economy by reducing red tape, removing barriers to investment and creating a path for projects to move forward without unnecessary delays. Alberta’s government will continue taking practical steps to keep our economy strong and competitive.
Alberta’s government is also taking steps to protect those who call Alberta home. This means protecting communities, consumers and vulnerable Albertans, by putting their safety, security, lives and livelihoods first.
“Albertans deserve to know their government is focused on them, their families, jobs, safety and well-being. As we begin this sitting, I look forward to standing up to support Albertans at a time that many feel uncertainty about what the future holds. With our government, I am certain Alberta will continue to show resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty.”
The 2026 spring session will include ongoing work to remove interprovincial trade barriers by introducing legislation that if passed, would implement the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods. If passed, this would create a more efficient path for businesses to buy and sell products across provincial and territorial lines.
Alberta’s government also plans to introduce legislation that would assume greater control over immigration to Alberta. By licensing international recruiters and immigration consultants, and increasing oversight for employers, immigrants will have greater protection from bad actors. Immigration remains an important part of Alberta’s growth but needs to be economically focused as recent years of rapid, unchecked population growth have had significant impacts on housing, jobs, health care, education and other social services. This proposed legislation is an important step in ensuring immigration is managed responsibly and aligned with the province’s economic needs.
Through advocacy from Alberta’s government, including the Canada-Alberta MOU, major projects are on the horizon for Alberta. To ensure proposals for major projects are not bogged down by red tape and unnecessary delays, legislation will be proposed that creates a structure for streamlined approval of major projects. This will only strengthen investor confidence and create more jobs for people who call Alberta home.
Rapid population growth has driven demand for new housing across the province. In response, Alberta recently delivered back-to-back record years for housing starts, making up almost a quarter of all new housing in Canada throughout 2025. To keep this momentum going, Alberta’s government will introduce legislation that allows municipalities to fast-track low-risk development permits that meet existing rules and standards. This gives builders and new home buyers more confidence and predictability, while also saving time spent navigating unnecessary red tape.
Growing tourism remains a priority as Alberta is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and attractions in the world. The province is committed to supporting destination marketing and development so communities across Alberta can attract more visitors, grow local businesses and strengthen their economies. Legislation, if passed, will increase transparency and consumer confidence by ensuring destination marketing fees remain voluntary for business participation, kept transparent, fair and used for their intended purpose.
Public safety remains top of mind for Albertans and Alberta’s government. If passed, legislation introduced during the spring sitting will continue implementation of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS). The implementation of the ASPS creates more policing options for municipalities in Alberta and gives Albertans confidence that when there’s an emergency, an officer will be there to help. This initiative is about augmenting and supporting all front-line capabilities of Alberta’s law enforcement community.
Alberta’s government also plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would regulate any Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) performed in Alberta, ensuring there is consistent oversight that protects vulnerable Albertans. The federal government has rapidly expanded MAiD and is currently considering expanding eligibility to those suffering from mental illness as their sole-underlying condition. Legislation introduced this sitting would create safeguards and ensure vulnerable Albertans are protected.
Since 2019, Alberta’s government has removed more than 220,000 unnecessary requirements and regulatory burdens, saving Albertans and businesses more than $3 billion. This session will include another piece of red tape reduction legislation to build on that progress.
The 2026 spring sitting will focus on delivering practical legislation that strengthens Alberta’s economy, protects communities and keeps the province moving forward.