Publications

Pensions financial hardship unlocking : reasons to unlock FAQs

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Apartment vacancy and rental cost survey

Description

Represents the findings of an annual survey of multi-family dwellings in Alberta's rural communities, conducted by the Government of Alberta between the months of May and August each year. The... More ≫

Description

Represents the findings of an annual survey of multi-family dwellings in Alberta's rural communities, conducted by the Government of Alberta between the months of May and August each year. The survey identifies building type, unit type, number of units, rental rates and the number of vacancies in Alberta communities with populations between 1,000 and 9,999 that have at least 30 or more rental units. The survey report is recognized as the only official and unbiased rental housing cost and vacancy information for rural Alberta. It provides the provincial government, housing industry, municipalities, and various other entities with essential housing information on private market vacancy and rental rates in multi-family dwellings in rural Alberta.

Tags

Consultations on the social and economic impacts of ageism in Canada : "what we heard" report

Description

The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. This "What We... More ≫

Description

The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. This "What We Heard" report summarizes input received from the Forum-led roundtable consultations and stakeholder-led consultations. The input received during these consultations will inform a subsequent report that will propose approaches, initiatives, and strategies to address ageism in Canada.

Tags

Advance planning : making sure your wishes are known

Description

Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how Albertans can plan their wishes using personal directives, an enduring power of attorney and a will.

Tags

Understanding personal directives

Description

Information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose someone to represent you as your agent.

Tags

Seniors property tax deferral program : program information and how to apply

Description

This information sheet explains the Seniors Property Tax Deferral program, which allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their annual residential property taxes through a... More ≫

Description

This information sheet explains the Seniors Property Tax Deferral program, which allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their annual residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Alberta government.

Tags

The public trustee’s role in assisting represented adults with finances : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

Description

Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes... More ≫

Description

Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes must be taken into account.

Tags

Community care innovation forum : summary report

Description

Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home... More ≫

Description

Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home and community care services for Albertans.

Tags

Superintendent of Pensions : interest rate tables

Description

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 ≫

Description

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.

Tags

Declaration of day commemorating 100th birthday of Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Description

Declares December 7, 2022, as a day in commemoration of the 100th birthday of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Tags