Dear Constituents,
We continue to see economic growth as we enter snowy December. The policies of our government are working to create jobs and investment in Alberta. By introducing the job creation tax cut, cutting red tape, and keeping taxes low for families and businesses, we continue to do all we can to make Alberta the best place in the country to live, work, and raise a family.
The private sector has led Alberta’s employment growth this year, accounting for 76,300 of the 79,400 jobs gained since December 2021. Job creators continue looking to Alberta for investment opportunities across a wide variety of economic sectors. From renewable energy to aviation to manufacturing to technology, companies like EDF Group, TC Energy, De Havilland Aircraft, Level 42 AI, and many others are choosing Alberta to put down roots and grow their operations.
And we continue to focus on ways of making life more affordable. For example, our electricity rebates have so far distributed $375 million to 1.9 million households since July, and our natural gas rebates will protect Albertans from high heating costs if monthly rates go above $6.50 per gigajoule this winter.
Our government is recognizing Financial Literacy Month to remind Albertans about the importance of personal finance and to highlight government programs that help keep money in their pockets. No one is too young to learn about saving, budgeting, spending, and investing in today’s world. That is why we believe in giving schools more choice in financial literacy programming and will ensure students have access to financial literacy education now and in the future. Promoting financial literacy in classrooms will give future generations the financial knowledge and skills needed for success.
My warmest wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and many blessings in the New Year.
MLA – Calgary Peigan Tanya Fir proudly serves the following Communities: Douglas Glen, Douglasdale, Dover, East Shepard Industrial, Eastfield, Foothills, Golden Triangle, Great Plains, Lynnwood, McKenzie Lake, Ogden, Quarry Park, Riverbend, Shepard Industrial, South Foothills, Starfield, Valleyfield
