ACC Media Release: 2/27/2026
Statement on Alberta Budget 2026: February 27,2026
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Edmonton, AB – Alberta Budget 2026 includes several measures aligned with the priorities of Alberta Chambers of Commerce members—maintaining Alberta’s tax advantage, strengthening economic competitiveness, and continuing disciplined growth of the Heritage Fund. At the same time, projected deficits, rising debt, and the absence of a clear path back to balance by 2028 raise serious concerns about Alberta’s long-term fiscal position. With ongoing energy price volatility and trade uncertainty, Alberta needs a predictable and disciplined fiscal framework that supports investment and protects competitiveness. Our network continues to emphasize spending discipline over structural deficits, and we encourage the government to pair priority investments with clear expenditure restraint and a credible plan to restore balance. If the oil and gas prices remain low for an extended period of time, government revenues will be lower than budgeted. In this event, how acceptable to you are each of the following?
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As the province responds to growth pressures and service demands, the path back to balance still needs to be clear and credible. Structural deficits and debt are not a sustainable fiscal strategy – difficult trade-offs can’t be deferred indefinitely.
We urge the government to follow through on its commitment to a comprehensive review of provincial revenues to inform a fiscal plan that starts with spending restraint, restores balance, and protects Alberta’s economic advantage.
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Published
March 02, 2026
Contact
Media contact:
Dana Severson
Manager, Advocacy and Research
(780) 425-4180 ex. 2
dseverson@abchamber.ca
