RMA outlines clear expectations for how the province should advance implementation of the Property Tax Accountability Strategy
RMA has released Property Tax Accountability Strategy: RMA’s Priorities and Expectations for Government Action, which outlines RMA’s expectations for how the Government of Alberta should advance the implementation of the PTAS Final Report and its recommendations.
Background
The PTAS process brought together the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Energy Regulator, and municipal and industry representatives to develop a coordinated approach to addressing unpaid oil and gas property taxes. With the PTAS Final Report complete, the next phase requires clear provincial leadership to move the Strategy into implementation. However, the issue of unpaid oil and gas property taxes continues to grow, and the government has not provided any updates or direction to RMA, municipalities, or the public since the PTAS Final Report was released in March, underscoring the need for timely provincial action.
Included in the document are several priority areas for government action, including:
- Establishing a coordinated implementation strategy
- Developing a monitoring and reporting framework
- Outlining how and when key stakeholders will be engaged
- Advancing early administrative improvements that do not require legislative or regulatory change
The document emphasizes the need for timely, transparent action to support municipal sustainability and reinforce accountability within Alberta’s property tax system.
Next Steps
RMA has provided a copy of Property Tax Accountability Strategy: RMA’s Priorities and Expectations for Government Action to Minister Jean and Minister Williams. RMA expects a formal response from the Government of Alberta outlining how it intends to advance the implementation of the PTAS Final Report.
RMA will update members as soon as a government response is received and will continue to advocate for timely, coordinated action on this file.
Jared Shaigec
Policy Advisor
825.319.2312
jared@RMAlberta.com
Warren Noga
Manager of Policy and Research
825.319.2285
warren@rmalberta.com