Publications

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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Understanding guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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This guide outlines the principles of the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and explains the guardianship options available to Albertans.

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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee business plan

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to ... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The business plan, published annually, presents the outcomes and strategies of the Office over a three-year period, and the measures that will be used to evaluate the Office's performance in achieving these outcomes and strategies.

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Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB)

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while ... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Alberta pension plan : analysis of costs, benefits, risks and considerations

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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance engaged LifeWorks to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs, benefits and structure of a potential Alberta Pension Plan (APP). The analysis includes actuarial, ... More ≫

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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance engaged LifeWorks to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs, benefits and structure of a potential Alberta Pension Plan (APP). The analysis includes actuarial, economic, legal, and technical information regarding the establishment and ongoing operation of an APP. This analysis gives a clearer picture on what a future provincial pension plan might look like and helps answer questions that Albertans are asking about the costs and benefits of such a move.

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Dental assistance for seniors program : fee schedule

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The Dental Assistance for Seniors program's schedule of dental procedures and fees includes basic dental procedures and services in order to maintain good dental health.

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Dental and optical assistance for seniors programs : information about who qualifies and how to apply

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Provides program information and eligibility requirements for dental and optical assistance for seniors programs.

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Seniors programs and services information guide

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This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This ... More ≫

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This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This important program provides a monthly cash benefit to eligible, low-income seniors. Information about our other programs is also available in this Guide, including Dental and Optical Assistance, Alberta Aids to Daily Living, Education Property Tax Assistance, and Special Needs Assistance for Seniors. In addition to providing information about provincial programs and services, this Guide includes details on federal and community-based programs and services that support seniors.

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Seniors financial assistance programs : information booklet

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Provides program information and eligibility requirements for several financial assistance programs for Alberta seniors.

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Programs and services for seniors : quick facts

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Presents provincial and federal programs and services available for seniors.

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Are you turning 65? : seniors programs and services

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Presents information for seniors turning 65 about available federal and provincial pension and financial assistance programs, prescription drug programs, and health-related coverage.

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Special needs assistance for seniors : information booklet

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This document provides information on the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program, which is available to help seniors with the cost of some appliances and specific health and personal supports.

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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program : information guide, loan application and agreement

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The Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) provides low-interest home equity loans for home repairs, adaptations and renovations that help seniors.

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Alberta Seniors Benefit thresholds rates and percentages

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds and percentages used to calculate eligibility under the Alberta Seniors Benefit program. This information must be ... More ≫

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds and percentages used to calculate eligibility under the Alberta Seniors Benefit program. This information must be available for review by the public at large but particularly seniors.

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

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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 ≫

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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.

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Special needs assistance for seniors funding maximums

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds used to determine eligibility under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program. The information must be available ... More ≫

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds used to determine eligibility under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program. The information must be available for review by the public at large and particularly seniors.

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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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Seniors property tax deferral : program information guide, loan application and agreement

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The Seniors Property Tax Deferral (SPTD) program allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their annual residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the ... More ≫

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The Seniors Property Tax Deferral (SPTD) program 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.

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Income thresholds

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The Community Housing program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, as applicable, who cannot afford private sector ... More ≫

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The Community Housing program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, as applicable, who cannot afford private sector accommodations. The Seniors Self-Contained program offers the subsidized rental housing to seniors with similar affordability concerns. Applicants to either program whose income falls below local income thresholds are eligible to apply. Updated annually, this document provides the local income limit for municipalities throughout Alberta.

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Alberta labour force profiles : self-employment

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This Labour Force Profile provides employment and demographic statistics to help understand the trends and composition of self-employed workers in Alberta.

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