Update from the legislature – February 25, 2026

The second session of the 31st legislature resumed yesterday on February 24, 2026, with nine sitting weeks scheduled between now and May 14. 

 

Budget 2026 

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner, is scheduled to release the 2026-27 provincial budget tomorrow afternoon. Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) will conduct a comprehensive analysis and release a report outlining how the provincial budget supports municipalities.  

The following afternoon, ABmunis will host a webinar where we will walk through the numbers, share our perspectives, and provide you the opportunity to ask questions so you can be properly informed. For more information and to register, please visit here.  

 

Spring 2026 Legislation Status (as of Tuesday, February 24)  

 

Leave to Introduce a Bill  

Bill 15 - Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Ellis) 

Bill 16 - Traveller Protection and Destination Development Act (Boitchenko) 

 

Second Reading 

N/A 

 

Committee of the Whole 

N/A 

 

Third Reading 

N/A 

 

Awaiting Royal Assent 

N/A 

 

Received Royal Assent 

N/A