What Should Alberta Prioritize in Budget 2026?
Official title: Budget 2026 consultation
Alberta wants to know what matters most to you before finalizing its 2026 budget. The province is looking for input on spending priorities, fiscal decisions, and how to meet the needs of a growing population. Your feedback will directly shape the budget released in February 2026.
Why This Matters
This is your chance to tell the government where your tax dollars should go. Worried about healthcare wait times? Want better roads? Think education needs more funding? The choices made here affect services you use every day.
What Could Change
Budget 2026 will set spending levels for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social programs across Alberta. Priorities identified through this consultation could lead to increased funding in some areas and cuts in others. The final budget drops in February 2026.
Key Issues
- What should be Alberta's top spending priorities?
- How should the province balance fiscal prudence with growing service demands?
- What investments would build a stronger Alberta for the future?
How to Participate
- Review the 2025-26 Second Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement to understand Alberta's current financial situation.
- Take the online survey to share your budget priorities. It takes 10-15 minutes.
- Organizations can send a written submission outlining their budget priorities.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 6:00 PM MST | Telephone Town Hall with Finance Minister Nate Horner | Virtual |