Publications

Alberta's action plan for the National Housing Strategy 2022 -2025

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On March 15, 2019, the Alberta Social Housing Corporation, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation signed a bilateral agreement under the 2017... More ≫

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On March 15, 2019, the Alberta Social Housing Corporation, on behalf of the Government of Alberta, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation signed a bilateral agreement under the 2017 National Housing Strategy bilateral agreement. As part of the agreement, Alberta will develop action plans to guide housing initiatives in the province and describe proposed programs and program funding allocations. The first action plan covered the time period April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, with the second action plan only covering one year, April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. This is an update to Alberta’s second action plan, to cover the full three year cycle of April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025.

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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) : information sheet

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home repairs, adaptations and renovations.

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Public Utilities Act

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This Act enables the Alberta Utilities Commission to regulate the rates and terms and conditions of service of investor-owned water utilities. Some provisions of the Act also apply to... More ≫

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This Act enables the Alberta Utilities Commission to regulate the rates and terms and conditions of service of investor-owned water utilities. Some provisions of the Act also apply to investor-owned electric utilities and some municipally owned electric utilities.

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Condominium Property Regulation

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Provides specific requirements for condominium plans, reserve funds, phased development, amalgamation, insurance and purchasers’ protection programs.

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Management Body Operation and Administration Regulation

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This regulation governs management bodies’ operations. Aspects governed include board duties and governance, business plan, operating budget, capital budget, borrowing, investments, property... More ≫

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This regulation governs management bodies’ operations. Aspects governed include board duties and governance, business plan, operating budget, capital budget, borrowing, investments, property maintenance, etc.

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Electric Utilities Act

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This Act provides the underlying framework for the regulation of Alberta’s electric industry. The Act establishes the Independent System Operator (AESO) (responsible for the safe, reliable and... More ≫

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This Act provides the underlying framework for the regulation of Alberta’s electric industry. The Act establishes the Independent System Operator (AESO) (responsible for the safe, reliable and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System and access to the interconnected power grid) and the Balancing Pool (responsible for managing certain generation assets, managing payments, and forecasting revenues and expenses), and sets out the AESO's powers and duties.

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Municipal Gas Systems Core Market Regulation

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This regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of natural gas consumers, municipal governments and natural gas marketers including gas co-operatives within a municipal setting. It... More ≫

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This regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of natural gas consumers, municipal governments and natural gas marketers including gas co-operatives within a municipal setting. It establishes that an urban municipality that has operated a gas system continuously since December 31, 1994, may by bylaw forbid the right of local customers to obtain a gas supply contract from a direct seller, or to have gas delivered by a rural gas co-operative within part of an urban municipality. This protects a secure revenue source for municipal gas utilities.

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RTA handbook for landlords and tenants : Residential Tenancies Act and regulations [2023 to current]

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This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related... More ≫

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This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related regulations. It explains the minimum legislated requirements set out in the Act and provides landlords and tenants with options to deal with matters not established as minimum requirements. The following topics are covered in the handbook: residential tenancy agreements; inspection reports; security deposits; other fees and charges; landlord's distraint; rent increases; landlord's right of entry; security; termination of tenancy; determination of normal wear and tear during residency; and abandoned goods.

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New Home Buyer Protection (Ministerial) Regulation

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This regulation provides for exemptions to the New Home Buyer Protection Act, owner-builder criteria and authorization, compliance orders, and rules governing the New Home Buyer Protection Act... More ≫

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This regulation provides for exemptions to the New Home Buyer Protection Act, owner-builder criteria and authorization, compliance orders, and rules governing the New Home Buyer Protection Act Appeal Board’s processes.

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Isolated Generating Units and Customer Choice Regulation

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This regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act and addresses the provision of electric energy to areas not connected to the interconnected electric system, and sets out rules relating to... More ≫

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This regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act and addresses the provision of electric energy to areas not connected to the interconnected electric system, and sets out rules relating to the sale of isolated generating units.

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