Jason Nixon

• Albertans to see tax hike on gas prices Oct. 1

  Retailers have been told by the UCP government to begin collecting 4.5 cents per litre in provincial fuel taxes as the average closing price of WTI has fallen below $90 per barrel.

  Consumer

  Sep 22, 2022
  
• Alberta tightening bonus payment rules after hefty COVID-19 payout to health chief

  The finance minister said the civil service has been directed to review and change the rules to ensure future bonus payments during emergencies go through cabinet for approval.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2022
  
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• Alberta house leader says he doubts Danielle Smith’s proposed sovereignty bill would pass

  Alberta's government house leader says he doubts legislation designed to ignore federal laws -- as promised by UCP leadership contender Danielle Smith -- would pass.

  Politics

  Jul 20, 2022
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• Provincial income tax policy costs Albertans more: University of Calgary study

  The study found Albertans paid $118.6 million more in taxes in 2020 because of the province's de-indexation policy.

  Consumer

  Jul 5, 2022
• Alberta ends latest fiscal year with $3.9B surplus as oil, gas surge

  It's the first time in seven years the provincial budget will not sport red ink on the bottom line.

  Economy

  Jun 28, 2022
• As race to replace Kenney heats up, Alberta premier shuffles cabinet Tuesday

  Premier Jason Kenney announced a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2022
• Jason Nixon steps in as Alberta’s acting minister of finance

  Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon is taking on an additional portfolio in an acting capacity. 

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2022
• Alberta legislature wraps up turbulent spring sitting

  Alberta's legislature has wrapped up a tumultuous spring sitting, which may be followed by a new premier when politicians return to the house this fall.

  Politics

  May 26, 2022
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• MLA Brian Jean says 8 credit cards allegedly bought thousands of UCP memberships

  UCP MLA Brian Jean said Monday that he has filed a complaint with Elections Alberta related to the bulk-buying of party memberships ahead of the leadership review.

  Politics

  May 9, 2022
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• Nixon lays out public input on feedlot near popular Alberta lake

  Alberta's environment minister says there has been public input on a plan to build a cattle feedlot near a popular recreational lake southwest of Edmonton.

  Environment

  May 5, 2022