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Canada Community-Building Fund allocations

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All local governments are eligible for Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria.... More ≫

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All local governments are eligible for Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. CCBF funding is allocated to local governments on a per capita basis with each community receiving a base funding amount. The annual program budget is subject to Canada advising Alberta of the yearly provincial funding. Local governments are advised of their annual CCBF funding allocations after Alberta's funding has been confirmed by Canada and specific funding allocations have been authorized by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs.

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Canada Community- Building Fund 2023 accepted projects report

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List of all Canada Community-Building Fund projects approved by the Minister in 2023.

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Municipal sustainability initiative - capital : accepted projects report

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This report reflects the name and status in effect for each municipality at the time the report was produced. Eligible capital projects include municipal roads, bridges, public transit... More ≫

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This report reflects the name and status in effect for each municipality at the time the report was produced. Eligible capital projects include municipal roads, bridges, public transit vehicles/facilities, emergency services facilities/equipment, water and wastewater systems, solid waste management facilities/equipment, regional and community airport facilities/equipment, and other municipal buildings such as recreation and sports facilities, libraries, public works buildings, and cultural and community centres.

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Information bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [2017 to current]

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Information bulletins highlights legislated dates and deadlines for municipal governments in Alberta.

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Alberta assessment quality minister's guidelines

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Alberta Municipal Affairs audit program checks assessment data submitted by municipalities for compliance with regulated assessment standards. These guidelines set out direction for recording... More ≫

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Alberta Municipal Affairs audit program checks assessment data submitted by municipalities for compliance with regulated assessment standards. These guidelines set out direction for recording & reporting information for assessment audits & equalized assessments; and directions for conducting annual assessment audits, equalized assessment, and detailed assessment audits.

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Financial information return manual for municipalities

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the... More ≫

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the municipality in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This manual is intended to assist municipalities in meeting these reporting requirements.

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Provincial equalized assessment report

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In Alberta, equalized assessment is the means of comparing property wealth in a uniform manner for all municipalities. Alberta uses an ad valorem assessment and tax system where property taxes are... More ≫

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In Alberta, equalized assessment is the means of comparing property wealth in a uniform manner for all municipalities. Alberta uses an ad valorem assessment and tax system where property taxes are based on wealth and wealth is measured by the value of property expressed as an assessment. Equalizing an assessment is simply a process of adjusting each municipality's taxable assessment to a common year in accordance with current legislation and policy. The equalization process results in a common provincial assessment base that is used to determine the amount of requisition for each requisitioning body.

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Gas Tax Fund allocations

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All municipalities and Métis Settlements are eligible for Gas Tax Fund funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. GTF... More ≫

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All municipalities and Métis Settlements are eligible for Gas Tax Fund funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. GTF funding is allocated to municipalities on a per capita basis. The annual program budget is subject to Canada advising Alberta of the yearly provincial funding. Municipalities are advised of their annual GTF funding allocations after Alberta's funding has been confirmed by Canada and specific funding allocations have been authorized by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs.

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Municipal sustainability initiative - operating : report on Government-wide objectives for municipal grant funding

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The Municipal Sustainability Initiative operating program supports qualifying operating expenses of municipalities relating to planning activities, capacity building, municipal services, and... More ≫

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The Municipal Sustainability Initiative operating program supports qualifying operating expenses of municipalities relating to planning activities, capacity building, municipal services, and support to non-profit organizations. Each annual issue of this publication contains summaries of how Alberta's municipalities planned to spend their funding in the reporting year. Information contained in individual operating spending plans is also provided by municipality and organized by status type.

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Information bulletin [Municipal Affairs] [1995-2016]

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Information bulletins highlight changes and key municipal dates that may affect municipal operations.

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