EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gave her first televised address to the province Tuesday night and announced a long list of measures intended to address high inflation, rising food costs, expensive fuel at the pumps, and skyrocketing energy expenses.
Smith said on Nov. 22 that details of the new Inflation Relief Act are still being finalized, but will include at least a six-month suspension on provincial fuel tax, with permanent fuel tax relief after that. Also planned as part of the $2.4-billion package is a $600 benefit for seniors and families with dependents under 18, paid out over a six-month period to families with household incomes below $180,000 annually. Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) recipients will receive the same amount.
