Most Albertans can apply to get $100 starting on Canada Day
A new rebate will see many Albertans apply to receive $100 starting on Canada Day, Premier Danielle Smith announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Beginning July 1, 2026, nearly 3.4 million Albertans will be eligible to receive $100 through the new Alberta Energy Rebate.
The Province says the Energy Rebate will put tax dollars collected over recent months of elevated gas prices back in the hands of Albertans to help with the costs of fuel and other household needs.
The Province added that the rebate gives Albertans real returns now on the higher oil prices of previous months – delivering families more than 50 per cent in additional savings, on average, than what the fuel tax relief program was projected to provide over the next three months.
“The average Albertan consumes 2,000 litres of fuel each year, representing fuel tax relief savings of only about $65 per person for one quarter,” the provincial government added in a news release.
You can watch the full announcement from Premier Smith below.
How can I apply for the Alberta Energy Rebate?
Alberta residents who are 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return and have a household income of $225,000 or less, will be eligible to apply for the Energy Rebate through a secure online portal starting on July 1, 2026. A household is defined as a single individual or two individuals who are married or in a common-law relationship.
The Alberta Energy Rebate is not taxable and does not need to be reported to the Canada Revenue Agency. Receiving these payments will also not affect eligibility or benefit amounts under the AISH, ADAP, Income Support, Alberta Seniors Benefit or federal seniors’ programs.
The Alberta Energy Rebate application portal opens on July 1, 2026, and closes Sept. 30, 2026.
Looking down the road, the Alberta government added that should oil prices remain elevated over future quarters, it says it “will explore the best options for delivering relief and easing the pressure for Alberta families.”
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