November 1, 2024

Legislative Assembly Committee Invites Albertans to Public Meeting on the Heritage Fund

Category: Events Notices

Edmonton – The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund invites Albertans to participate in a conversation about Alberta’s main long-term savings fund on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“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,” said Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and Chair of the Committee. “We look forward to engaging with Albertans to help more people understand the importance of the fund.”

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 using #abheritagefund, by email at Committee.Admin@assembly.ab.ca and through the designated telephone line 1.800.717.1738 code 49609, which will only be active during the meeting.

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

The Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is Alberta’s main long-term savings account. It was created in 1976 with savings from Alberta’s nonrenewable 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

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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Email: christina.steenbergen@assembly.ab.ca

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