Nate Horner, Alberta's Minister of Finance and president of Treasury Board. Photo: UCP

What’s in Alberta’s budget for HR, employers? Well, $38 billion in compensation to start

by Todd Humber March 2, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 2, 2026

Alberta's government tabled a budget Feb. 26 that commits nearly $38 billion to public sector compensation and pledges to hire thousands of new teachers, nurses and support workers over the next three years, even as the province projects a $9.4-billion deficit driven by falling oil revenues and rapi...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

What’s in Alberta’s budget for HR, employers? Well, $38 billion in compensation to start

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