The Alberta government is introducing legislation that would force the provincial government, current and future, to hold a referendum before personal and corporate income tax rates could be increased.

The proposed legislation is among the priorities announced in the government’s throne speech delivered by Lt.-Gov Salma Lakhani on Oct. 30.

The speech also included commitments to defend the province from federal overreach, and using the sovereignty act to do so if needed.

No Tax Raises Without Referendum