Alberta Tables Legislation to Require Referendum for Future Tax Hikes

Alberta Tables Legislation to Require Referendum for Future Tax Hikes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during an event in Calgary on Oct. 5, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
Marnie Cathcart
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The Alberta government is introducing legislation that would force the provincial government, current and future, to hold a referendum before personal and corporate income tax rates could be increased.

The proposed legislation is among the priorities announced in the government’s throne speech delivered by Lt.-Gov Salma Lakhani on Oct. 30.