Alberta Legislature Introduces Bill 73 - Infrastructure Accountability Act

Bill 73

On October 25, 2021, Bill 73 the Infrastructure Accountability Act  (the Act) was introduced in the Alberta Legislature and is currently undergoing second reading. The announced legislation aims to provide transparency, predictable funding, and accountability for construction spending. At first reading, Prasad Panda, the Minister of Infrastructure, noted that the Act would create a "governance framework" featuring "objective criteria to guide how capital projects and the spending are prioritized."

The Act would establish a Deputy Ministers Capital Committee and mandate the development of a 20-year strategic capital plan to be updated every four years under the advice of the Capital Committee. This strategic capital plan would outline the long-term infrastructure needs of Albertans and guide funding decisions for future projects.