Killing Jobs and Investment: Rachel Notley’s Latest Job-Killing Tax Hike Will Eliminate Alberta’s Tax Advantage (May 25, 2023) — Yesterday, Danielle Smith, Leader of the United Conservative Party, announced that a re-elected UCP government’s first piece of legislation would be Bill 1: the Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act, recommitted to keeping taxes low so businesses can continue creating … Continue reading
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Rachel Notley’s 38 Percent Tax Hike Will Kill Alberta Business
Rachel Notley’s 38 Percent Tax Hike Will Kill Alberta Business Rachel Notley’s 38 per cent business tax increase will kill hundreds of thousands of Alberta jobs: “Rachel Notley has admitted she plans to punish Alberta businesses by increasing their tax rate by 38 per cent,” said Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche UCP Candidate Brian Jean. … Continue reading
UCP Achieve What NDP Cannot: A Balanced Budget With Tax Cuts, Not Tax Hikes
UCP Achieve What NDP Cannot: A Balanced Budget With Tax Cuts, Not Tax Hikes (May 18, 2023) — Today, the UCP released the full costing of their campaign platform – a plan focused on what matters most to Albertans: a strong economy, affordability, safer streets, and improved health care. With balanced budgets and a projected surplus … Continue reading
City Council of Edmonton passes 2023 tax bylaw at 4.96%
Public Service Announcement City Council of Edmonton passes 2023 tax bylaw Today, City Council passed the 2023 tax bylaw after approving the spring operating budget adjustment last week. The municipal property tax increase for 2023 was maintained at 4.96 per cent. Tax notices will be mailed to property owners on May 23. The 4.96 per … Continue reading
City Council of Edmonton finalizes 2023 property taxes
News Release City Council finalizes 2023 property taxes Edmonton City Council has confirmed the 4.96 per cent property tax increase for 2023 after approving the spring adjustments to the City’s operating budget. We are focused on investing these tax dollars to build a great city with the parks, roads, trails, bridges and transit that Edmontonians … Continue reading
Alberta government urges federal government to take affordability crisis seriously, to immediately cancel increase to federal carbon tax, or better yet, eliminate tax all together
Statement Federal carbon tax increase: Minister Toews President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the federal carbon tax increase taking effect April 1: “At a time of already high inflation, the increase of the federal carbon tax will make the cost of everything from home heating and … Continue reading
Alberta introduces new agri-processing tax credit to attract large-scale investment, diversify economy, create jobs
News Release Capitalizing on value-added agriculture Alberta is introducing a new agri-processing tax credit that will help attract large-scale investment, diversify the economy and create jobs for Albertans. As provinces and states across North America look to capitalize on the potential of the agri-processing industry, Alberta will build on the province’s competitive advantages by launching … Continue reading
Ontario To Cut Gas and Fuel Taxes For Additional Year
NEWS RELEASE Ontario To Cut Gas and Fuel Taxes For Additional Year Government providing ongoing relief for businesses and families during uncertain times TORONTO — As part of its plan to help keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the government’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement will propose legislation that would, if passed, extend the … Continue reading
Property assessment notices will be sent out February 12
News Release Property assessment notices will be sent out February 12, 2021 In a change from previous assessment cycles, 2021 property assessment notices will be sent out on February 12. Notices were previously mailed in the first week of January, but the COVID-19 pandemic meant that City assessment work was more complex in 2020.“Our estimated … Continue reading
City Council confirms adjusted 2021 budget with zero per cent tax increase
News Release City Council confirms adjusted 2021 budget with zero per cent tax increase City Council concluded budget discussions today, approving a number of reductions and changes to arrive at a tax levy increase of zero per cent for 2021 instead of the 3.2 per cent increase for 2021 that was approved last year. This … Continue reading