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flag Alberta to require oil and gas firms to pay municipal taxes to keep operating licenses, after $250M in unpaid taxes found.

flag Alberta is reviewing a plan to require oil and gas companies to pay municipal property taxes to maintain operating licenses, following a report revealing over $250 million in unpaid taxes, much of which is likely unrecoverable. flag The proposal, backed by the province and rural municipalities, includes tying tax compliance to Alberta Energy Regulator licensing, enhancing enforcement, and improving data sharing. flag Officials aim to prevent future shortfalls and address a projected $25 billion rural infrastructure deficit by 2026. flag While some measures could be implemented quickly, the government will assess the recommendations in the coming months.

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