Alberta Record

· Bill / Act Repeal · enacted

Bill 16 — Repeal of Rural Electrification Long-term Financing Act

Repeals the Rural Electrification Long-term Financing Act, removing the legal framework for long-term financing of rural electrification.

What changed

  • The Rural Electrification Long-term Financing Act (RSA 2000 cR-20) is entirely repealed (s. 14).

Why it matters

  • Eliminates a specific provincial legal framework that supported long-term financing for rural electrification projects.
  • Represents a reduction in government involvement or a shift in policy regarding rural infrastructure financing.

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