Vision

Financial leadership that strengthens Alberta.

Mission

Provide corporate financial services and manage the province’s financial affairs and policies in the interests of Albertans.

Core Businesses and Goals for 2006-09

Core Business 1: Fiscal Planning and Financial Management

• Goal 1 - A financially strong, sustainable and accountable government
• Goal 2 - A fair and competitive provincial tax system
• Goal 3 - Revenue programs are administered fairly, efficiently and effectively

Core Business 2: Investment, Treasury and Risk Management

• Goal 4 - Sound management of financial assets and liabilities for current and future generations of Albertans
• Goal 5 - Effective leadership in risk management

Core Business 3: Financial Sector and Pensions

• Goal 6 - Effective regulation of private sector pension, insurance and financial products and services
• Goal 7 - Accessible financial services for Albertans and local authorities
• Goal 8 - An effective and efficient securities regulatory system
• Goal 9 - Sustainable public sector pension plans in Alberta

For more information, please see the complete Alberta Finance 2006-09 Business Plan.

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What it means

Alberta’s dynamic economy and entrepreneurial spirit requires readily accessible and technologically advanced financial services and products.  In addition to private sector financial institutions, the Alberta Treasury Branches (ATB Financial) and the Alberta Capital Finance Authority make financial services and products available to Albertans and local authorities.  ATB Financial is a full-service financial institution, with the largest branch network in the province.  It provides financial services to individuals, businesses and the agriculture sectors across Alberta.  Alberta Capital Finance Authority provides financing for capital projects to a variety of local authorities, including municipalities, hospitals, schools, post-secondary institutions and airport authorities throughout the province.

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Linkage to the Government of Alberta Business Plan

Alberta Finance/ACFA link to the Government Business Plan is primarily that Alberta will have strong and effective partnerships with municipal, provincial, territorial, federal and foreign governments (Goal 9).

For more information on how the Alberta Finance Business Plan links to the Government of Alberta Strategic Business Plan, see the complete Alberta Finance 2006-09 Business Plan.

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