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November 30, 2023

Legislative Assembly Committee invites Albertans to public meeting on the Heritage Fund

Nov 23, 2023 | 4:56 PM

The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is inviting Albertans to participate in a conversation about Alberta’s main long-term savings fund on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“We look forward to engaging with Albertans from across the province on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and its continued importance to current and future generations,” says Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and Chair of the Committee. “This public meeting is an opportunity for Albertans to participate in an in-depth conversation with Members of the Legislative Assembly and those who oversee the fund’s management and investment.”

Government officials say the meeting will be held on the 2nd floor of the Queen Elizabeth II Building at 9820 – 107 Street, Edmonton. Members of the public are invited to attend in person or watch live on Alberta Assembly TV, at assembly.ab.ca and on the Legislative Assembly’s social media channels.

Live Question-and-Answer Session

Following an update on the Fund’s performance by experts from Alberta Treasury Board and Finance and the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a question-and-answer session will allow participants to pose questions to officials and the Committee in person, on Facebook and X (Twitter) using #abheritagefund, by email at Committee.Admin@assembly.ab.ca and through the designated telephone line 1.888.892.3255 code 764511, which will only be active during the meeting.

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Albertans who can’t attend the meeting are encouraged to submit comments/questions in advance of the meeting at assembly.ab.ca/assembly-business/committees/HS. The Committee will respond to the questions during the live event.

About the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

Government officials say the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is Alberta’s main long-term savings account. It was created in 1976 with savings from Alberta’s non-renewable resources. For more information about the Fund, including copies of its most recent quarterly and annual reports, visit Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

About the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

Government officials say the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund reviews the quarterly reports and approves the annual report on the Fund and reports to the Legislative Assembly on whether the mission of the Fund is being fulfilled. The Committee is required to hold an annual public meeting with Albertans on the Fund’s investment activities and performance.

Visit assembly.ab.ca/assembly-business/committees/HS for more information.

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