By The Canadian Press

Provincial Politics

Premier promises inflation relief in television address

Nov 22, 2022 | 6:57 PM

EDMONTON – Premier Danielle Smith has announced a batch of inflation-fighting relief aid for Albertans, particularly for families, seniors and the vulnerable.

Smith, in a televised address, says there will be a $600 payout over six months to middle and lower-income families for each child under 18.

The same benefit and threshold will apply to seniors and to those receiving benefits in programs including Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped and Persons with Developmental Disabilities.

Smith says the province will not charge its 13-cents per litre tax on gas at the pumps for the next six months, and it will add more money to its ongoing electricity bill rebate program.

The province is projecting a $13-billion budget surplus this year, and Smith says Albertans shouldn’t be forced to choose between food and filling drug prescriptions.

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