The provincial government released the 2026 budget this March, giving the ACA and the rest of the province’s construction industry clear insight into how their allocation of funds may affect the industry.
Our March 2026 Newsletter focuses on key developments from the 2026 Budget, including workforce capacity, capital planning, and ongoing government work in procurement and contract modernization to support a stronger, more competitive construction industry.
Some highlights from our March 2026 Newsletter:
- Prioritizing strengthening workforce capacity, capital investment certainty, and procurement and contract modernization.
- Key ministry investments in infrastructure, advanced education, and jobs, Economy, and Trade/Immigration (JETI).
- Funding dedicated to skilled trades pathways to improve access to new and prospective workers in the skilled trades.
Overall, the ACA welcomes the direction of the 2026 Budget, but also advocates for further work and development to support the vital needs of Alberta’s construction industry, and for the provincial government to work on progressing the issues that matter most.
Read the ACA’s coverage of the 2026 Budget in full in our newsletter below.