Happy New Year!
My hope for you and your family is that you are blessed with good health, happiness, and success.
Bill 1, the Alberta Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act, 2023, prohibits the provincial government from increasing personal or corporate income tax rates without Albertans’ approval through a referendum. It also prohibits reducing personal income tax bracket thresholds and basic personal, spousal, and equivalent-to-spouse credit amounts without first consulting Albertans through a referendum.
Alberta’s corporate income tax revenue in 2022-23 was $8.2 billion, the most the province has ever recorded in a single fiscal year. This revenue comes as business incorporations in the province have increased three years in a row, further evidence that Alberta remains a strong place to start and grow a business.
Alberta’s tax advantage is clear – Albertans and Alberta businesses currently pay the lowest overall taxes in the country. It’s important we do everything we can to protect that.
Public and personal safety continue to be an ongoing concern for residents, particularly in Calgary and Edmonton. I strongly support the numerous initiatives the Alberta government has committed to install that will increase Albertans’ safety across the province.
The fulfillment of the government’s commitment to reinforcing safety by increasing the force by 50 police officers in both Calgary and Edmonton is well underway. These officers are currently being trained and will be deployed onto the streets of our two major cities.
Additionally, the Alberta Sheriffs are adding two positions in Calgary and four in Edmonton. These positions will increase the SCAN unit’s ability to investigate and address criminal activity at problem properties in those cities and surrounding regions. This increased presence in Edmonton and Calgary will enhance partnerships with police services in the region, increase local knowledge, and build stronger relationships with the community. Since its inception in 2008, Alberta’s SCAN unit has investigated more than 8,000 complaints throughout the province. Most of their investigations are resolved informally by working with owners to stop the illegal activity on their property.
MLA – Calgary West Mike Ellis proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Discovery Ridge, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona
