Alberta Budget 2026 sees Agriculture and Irrigation spending drop 43% to $963M as $705M in drought disaster costs do not recur, with $201M in capital planned.

Agriculture and Irrigation Expense

$963M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Data Centres

Alberta Budget 2026 introduces a data centre levy projected to generate $102M by 2028-29, while a $750M eStruxture facility nears completion.

Data Centre Levy Revenue (2028-29)

$102M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Education K-12

Alberta Budget 2026 invests $722M in new K-12 funding, hires 3,000 teachers, and commits $4B in school capital, but child care faces federal uncertainty.

Education and Childcare Expense

$13.4B

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Electricity / Power Grid

Alberta Budget 2026 holds electricity spending steady at $153M while demand is projected to double by 2050, relying on $5.5B in private sector investment.

Affordability and Utilities Expense

$153M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Environment / Water

Alberta Budget 2026 cuts environment spending 11% to $484M while pursuing Water Act reform, $75M in flood mitigation, and TIER regulatory changes.

Environment and Protected Areas Expense

$484M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Forestry

Alberta Budget 2026 sees Forestry and Parks spending drop 64% to $421M after $756M in wildfire costs, with a $424.5M capital plan for parks and fire readiness.

Forestry and Parks Expense

$421M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Calgary Residents

Alberta Budget 2026 for Calgary: LRT share of $2.35B, $266M Deerfoot Trail upgrades, $202M Event Centre, $400M+ health facilities, property tax increases.

LRT investment (shared with Edmonton, 3-year)

$2.35B

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Data Centre Developers

Alberta Budget 2026 introduces a new data centre levy of up to 2%, but offers zero rates for self-powered facilities and is finalizing an AI attraction strategy.

Data centre levy revenue

$102M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Edmonton Residents

Alberta Budget 2026 for Edmonton: LRT share of $2.35B, $384M NAIT centre, $153M Coliseum site, $99M Terwillegar, $83M Yellowhead, health investments.

LRT investment (shared with Calgary, 3-year)

$2.35B

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Families

Alberta Budget 2026 adds $722M in new education funding, $1.77B for childcare, and $1.9B in new healthcare spending. Here is what families should know.

New education funding

$722M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Farmers

Alberta Budget 2026 analysis for farmers: $963M agriculture ministry, $80M irrigation expansion, $41.5M research, and rising education property tax on farmland.

Agriculture & Irrigation operating budget

$963M

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Budget 2026: What It Means for Founders

Alberta Budget 2026 maintains the lowest corporate tax rate at 8%, no sales tax, $16.9B tax advantage, and growing VC ecosystem targeting $1.67B cumulative.

Alberta tax advantage

$16.9B

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Alberta Budget 2026: Agriculture Producer Group Stakeholder Brief

Analysis of Alberta Budget 2026 impacts on agriculture producers including AFSC programs, irrigation investment, trade dynamics, and disaster risk assumptions.

Agriculture and Irrigation total expense

$963M

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Alberta Budget 2026: Big City Municipality Stakeholder Brief

Strategic brief for big city municipalities on Alberta Budget 2026, including $2,350M LRT funding and Edmonton/Calgary-specific capital allocations.

Edmonton and Calgary LRT Funding

$2,350M (3-year)

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Alberta Budget 2026: Chamber of Commerce Stakeholder Brief

Analysis of Alberta Budget 2026 impacts on the business community including tax competitiveness, deficit, capital plan, trade uncertainty, and workforce investment.

Alberta tax advantage

$16.9B less than any other province

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Alberta Budget 2026: College Stakeholder Brief

Analysis of Alberta Budget 2026 impacts on colleges and polytechnics including TEE funding, apprenticeship expansion, capital projects, and workforce alignment.

NAIT Advanced Skills Centre

$384M over 3 years

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Alberta Budget 2026: Construction Association Stakeholder Brief

Strategic brief for construction associations on Alberta Budget 2026, including the $28.3B three-year capital plan and $3,980M school construction program.

Three-Year Capital Plan

$28,316M

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Alberta Budget 2026: Data Centre Developer Stakeholder Brief

Strategic brief for data centre developers on Alberta Budget 2026, including the new data centre levy framework and $102M projected revenue by 2028-29.

Data Centre Levy Revenue (2028-29)

$102M

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Alberta Budget 2026 vs 2025: Spending Comparison

Alberta Budget 2026 vs 2025: deficit widens from $5.2B to $9.4B, oil drops to US$60.50/bbl, and total expense rises $4.5B to $83.9 billion.

Deficit Change

$5.2B → $9.4B

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