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Tourism levy – Registered online brokers

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As of October 1, 2024, all online brokers that facilitate short-term accommodation transactions in Alberta – either between operators or accommodation hosts and purchasers – are required to... More ≫

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As of October 1, 2024, all online brokers that facilitate short-term accommodation transactions in Alberta – either between operators or accommodation hosts and purchasers – are required to register with TRA. Online brokers are only required to collect and remit the tourism levy for purchases of accommodation for which the online broker collects payment.

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Weekly economic review [2025]

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Weekly newsletter containing economic commentary, analysis and statistics examining Alberta’s economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.

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Alberta economy : indicators at a glance [2025]

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This weekly publication contains the most recent data releases for key economic indicators relating to the overall economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.

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Labour market notes [2025]

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Each issue contains analysis of the latest labour market data for Alberta, released monthly, on the same day as Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey.

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Alberta Economic Review and Indicators at a Glance data tables

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The following file contains data in the tables and charts of two weekly publications: Alberta Economy: Indicators at a Glance and the Weekly Economic Review. The file is updated every Friday... More ≫

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The following file contains data in the tables and charts of two weekly publications: Alberta Economy: Indicators at a Glance and the Weekly Economic Review. The file is updated every Friday afternoon. For more information, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/economic-review-indicators.aspx.

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Superintendent's list of financial institutions offering locked-in pension products [2021 to current]

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All banks, credit unions, trust companies and insurance companies offering LIRAs, LIFs and LRIFs to customers must be on the Superintendent’s List of Financial Institutions offering locked-in... More ≫

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All banks, credit unions, trust companies and insurance companies offering LIRAs, LIFs and LRIFs to customers must be on the Superintendent’s List of Financial Institutions offering locked-in pension products, in order to accept transfers of locked-in funds. NOTE: This list is updated regularly. Please ensure you are using the CURRENT list for up-to-date information. Past issues of the list are kept for informational and comparison purposes only. There may be institutions that have applied to appear on this list but whose application was still being processed at the time this list was updated. Please contact the office of the Superintendent of Pensions to verify the status of any financial institution with respect to this list.

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Information for individuals : accessing pension funds

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When individuals cease membership in a registered pension plan in Alberta, they have the option of transferring funds from the pension plan into a Locked-in Retirement Account (LIRA). This... More ≫

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When individuals cease membership in a registered pension plan in Alberta, they have the option of transferring funds from the pension plan into a Locked-in Retirement Account (LIRA). This document describes the five unlocking provisions that can provide owners with access to these funds. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Superintendent of Pensions : interest rate tables

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This document contains: Life Income Fund (LIF) interest rate and withdrawal calculations as per CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System); Table A: LIF minimum and maximum... More ≫

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This document contains: Life Income Fund (LIF) interest rate and withdrawal calculations as per CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System); Table A: LIF minimum and maximum withdrawal rates; Table B: Employment Pension Plans Act and Regulation Prescribed Amounts (on or after January 1, 2015); and Table C: Interest Rates Applied to Employee Contributions of Defined Benefit Pension Plans, as per section 73(2) of the Alberta Employment Pension Plans Regulation. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Financial hardship unlocking : general program and process FAQs

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The following document provides questions and answers on the process to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer... More ≫

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The following document provides questions and answers on the process to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Pensions financial hardship unlocking : reasons to unlock FAQs

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The following document provides questions and answers on reasons to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to... More ≫

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The following document provides questions and answers on reasons to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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