Publications

Red Tape Reduction annual report

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Provides an overview of cross-government progress towards reducing regulatory burden on business and promoting economic growth, improving government service delivery through digital... More ≫

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Provides an overview of cross-government progress towards reducing regulatory burden on business and promoting economic growth, improving government service delivery through digital transformation, and reducing costs and saving time for Albertans. Each annual report provides examples of recent projects that have improved access to government, saved time and money for businesses, or leveraged innovation to improve service delivery.

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High-cost credit aggregate data

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High-cost credit business licensees were required to submit information related to their high-cost lending operations for the calendar year. The information in this document reflects the reported... More ≫

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High-cost credit business licensees were required to submit information related to their high-cost lending operations for the calendar year. The information in this document reflects the reported high-cost credit activity of Alberta's licensees between January 1 and December 31.

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Employment agencies

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Employment agencies can assist employers by recruiting employees, help people seeking employment find work, and evaluate or test for job related skills for employers seeking employees. This... More ≫

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Employment agencies can assist employers by recruiting employees, help people seeking employment find work, and evaluate or test for job related skills for employers seeking employees. This resource explains the work that employment agencies perform the legislation and regulations that govern their operation in Alberta.

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Bureaux de placement

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Les bureaux de placement peuvent aider les employeurs en recrutant du personnel, aider les personnes en quête d’emploi à trouver du travail, et évaluer ou vérifier les compétences professionnelles... More ≫

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Les bureaux de placement peuvent aider les employeurs en recrutant du personnel, aider les personnes en quête d’emploi à trouver du travail, et évaluer ou vérifier les compétences professionnelles pour les employeurs à la recherche d’employés. Cette ressource explique le travail des bureaux de placement et les lois et règlements qui régissent leur exploitation en Alberta.

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Prepaid contracting : Consumer Protection Act

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid... More ≫

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid contracting business in Alberta and must be licensed with Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.

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Business licensing – Prepaid contracting/direct sales : Consumer Protection Act

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This publication explains the type of business activities that require a business licence from Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction for prepaid contracting and direct sales.

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Cancellation rights – Direct sales and prepaid contracts : frequently asked questions

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As a consumer in Alberta, you have certain rights to cancel a contract under the Consumer Protection Act when it is a direct sale or when hiring a prepaid contracting business.

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Payday loans aggregate data

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Payday loan licensees were required to submit information related to their high-cost lending operations for the calendar year. The information in this document reflects the reported payday loan... More ≫

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Payday loan licensees were required to submit information related to their high-cost lending operations for the calendar year. The information in this document reflects the reported payday loan activity of Alberta's licensed payday loan businesses between January 1 and December 31.

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Who do I contact?

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This publication provides a quick reference to many of the contacts used by consumers and businesses.

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What creditors can do if you don't pay

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When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank... More ≫

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When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank account overdrafts, lines of credit, credit cards, finance agreements, student loans, payday loans, etc. This publication describes the legal action a creditor may take if you do not pay your debts.

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