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AlbertaAB-019In Force

AB-019: Bill 19: Appropriation Act, 2026 ($)

Sponsor: HornerIntroduced March 19, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does

This bill authorizes the Alberta government to spend approximately $70.9 billion from the General Revenue Fund to cover the operating expenses, capital investments, and financial transactions of provincial ministries and the Legislative Assembly for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

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Business impact

This is a government appropriations bill that primarily governs internal provincial spending rather than directly regulating private businesses. However, businesses that receive provincial grants, contracts, or funding — such as construction companies building schools or health facilities, social service providers, post-secondary institutions, agricultural operations, and technology firms — may see their funding levels affected by the allocations set out here. Companies working in infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors in Alberta may be impacted by capital investment decisions, particularly the over $2.5 billion allocated to Infrastructure and $1.7 billion to Transportation and Economic Corridors. Businesses size and sector will determine exposure, with larger contractors and publicly funded organizations most directly affected.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingMarch 19, 2026
Second ReadingMarch 24, 2026
CommitteeMarch 25, 2026
Third ReadingMarch 26, 2026
Royal AssentMarch 26, 2026
In ForceMarch 26, 2026

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At a glance

Bill number
AB-019
Type
Government
Jurisdiction
Alberta
Session
31-2
Official record