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Canada Community-Building Fund : 2025 housing outcomes report

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The 2025 Housing Outcomes Report provides an overview of housing-related outcomes and strategic initiatives undertaken by Alberta municipalities as required by the 2024–2034 Administrative... More ≫

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The 2025 Housing Outcomes Report provides an overview of housing-related outcomes and strategic initiatives undertaken by Alberta municipalities as required by the 2024–2034 Administrative Agreement on the Canada Community-Building Fund. The report highlights progress made in addressing housing pressures through infrastructure investments, policy reforms, and collaborative strategies.

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Property Tax Accountability Strategy (PTAS) final report

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The Property Tax Accountability Strategy Working Group was formed to address the ongoing issue of unpaid oil and gas property taxes in Alberta’s rural municipalities. This report examines the... More ≫

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The Property Tax Accountability Strategy Working Group was formed to address the ongoing issue of unpaid oil and gas property taxes in Alberta’s rural municipalities. This report examines the issue and presents recommendations to strengthen tax recovery and accountability, mitigate municipal impacts, and improve collaboration among municipalities, government, the Alberta Energy Regulator and industry.

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Small communities fund (SCF) : Alberta project outcomes report

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The document reports on the outputs and outcomes from projects that were funded by the federal government's Small Communities Funds (SCF) program. The SCF supports communities with populations... More ≫

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The document reports on the outputs and outcomes from projects that were funded by the federal government's Small Communities Funds (SCF) program. The SCF supports communities with populations under 100,000 and funds projects that address local priorities while contributing to national or regional objectives, supporting economic growth, a clean environment, and stronger communities.

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Municipal red tape reduction report

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This annual report highlights actions taken by municipalities to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment. These actions align with steps taken by the province to reduce red tape... More ≫

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This annual report highlights actions taken by municipalities to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment. These actions align with steps taken by the province to reduce red tape and shows a shared commitment to enhance business and tourism, furthering Alberta’s economic recovery.

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Municipal indicator annual results

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This annual publication provides a summary of the performance Alberta municipalities through a number of financial and non-financial indicators. The indicators evaluate the current and long-term... More ≫

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This annual publication provides a summary of the performance Alberta municipalities through a number of financial and non-financial indicators. The indicators evaluate the current and long-term finances of a municipality, examine whether a municipality is investing in maintaining infrastructure critical to the health and safety of residents, and assess the ability of the municipality to provide services desired by the community.

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Federal Gas Tax Fund : 2018 outcomes report

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Gas Tax Fund funding. The report also... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Gas Tax Fund funding. The report also describes the impact of the Gas Tax Fund as a predictable source of funding and how local governments are improving their planning and asset management practices.

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Emergency management preparedness program (EMPP): EMPP program guidelines

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The Emergency Management Preparedness Program supports expanding and enhancing emergency management preparedness. The objective is to provide emergency management capacity that results in an... More ≫

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The Emergency Management Preparedness Program supports expanding and enhancing emergency management preparedness. The objective is to provide emergency management capacity that results in an increased number of trained emergency management practitioners and local capabilities.

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Gas Tax Fund annual report

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Under the terms of the Gas Tax Fund Agreement, Municipal Affairs is required to prepare an Annual Expenditure Report (AER). The AER includes a narrative summarizing the results of the past year, a... More ≫

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Under the terms of the Gas Tax Fund Agreement, Municipal Affairs is required to prepare an Annual Expenditure Report (AER). The AER includes a narrative summarizing the results of the past year, a detailed listing of all approved projects and a summary of expended and unexpended funding provided to municipalities. The AER is approved by an auditor and submitted to Infrastructure Canada.

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Well drilling equipment tax : stakeholder consultation report

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The Well Drilling and Equipment Tax (“WDET”) was introduced in 1948 as a way to offset the cost of repairing damage to roads from well drilling activity. The regulation permitting the tax expires... More ≫

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The Well Drilling and Equipment Tax (“WDET”) was introduced in 1948 as a way to offset the cost of repairing damage to roads from well drilling activity. The regulation permitting the tax expires as of December 31, 2013, and at the request of Minister Doug Griffiths, review of it was undertaken.

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Rural assessment study in the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 for Alberta Provincial-Municipal Finance Council

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This document reported on a rural property assessment and taxation study conducted in 1976 for the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 on behalf of the Alberta Provincial Municipal Finance Council. It... More ≫

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This document reported on a rural property assessment and taxation study conducted in 1976 for the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 on behalf of the Alberta Provincial Municipal Finance Council. It examined rural land and residential property assessments to compare three assessment methods for municipal taxation purposes, including the existing approach, the addition of residential and site values, and an either or assessment concept. The report described the study purpose, geographic and agricultural context, assessment principles, data collection activities, and analytical methods. It presented comparative assessment and taxation results and discussed the administrative and equity implications of each method to inform provincial and municipal decision making.

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