Bill 34: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026

This bill touches a wide range of Alberta businesses. Auto manufacturers and their authorized dealers will face new obligations when vehicles can't be repaired after multiple warranty attempts — owners can now go to court for a declaration that a vehicle is 'unrepairable' and seek compensation. Product manufacturers across industries — think appliance makers, electronics brands, or equipment suppliers — will be required to provide repair parts, tools, and technical information to anyone who asks, with some fees allowed but technical publications generally provided free. Secondary ticket sellers and resale platform operators (think online ticket resale sites) must now show the all-in total price upfront and comply with new disclosure rules. Credit reporting agencies operating in Alberta will need to build systems to place, suspend, or remove credit freezes on consumer files upon request. Meanwhile, companies operating in Alberta's resource and infrastructure sectors — pipelines, railways, oil and gas — will see surface rights and compensation disputes handled by a revived, standalone Surface Rights Board rather than the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.