LETHBRIDGE, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for restoring the requirement to post receipts for taxpayer-funded purchases online.

“Alberta has some of the toughest transparency laws for taxpayers in North America and we need to keep it that way,” said Kris Sims, CTF Director. “Taxpayers need to know if bureaucrats and politicians are renting a Corolla or a Corvette on their dimes and posting itemized receipts online is essential.”

Since 2012, government officials who spend taxpayers’ money have been required to proactively disclose the receipts for the purchases online.

On Aug. 1, 2025, the government removed the requirement to post the receipts online and took down eight years of historical data. Statements from Finance Minister Nate Horner’s office initially defended the move. However, when Smith returned from a trade mission to Mexico, she stated the requirement would be reinstated.

On Wednesday, Aug, 20, the Treasury Board confirmed the policy had been reinstated and the receipts were again going to be made available online.

“When the government makes a mistake it’s important for it to listen to the people, so it’s good to see this getting fixed,” said Sims. “Alberta needs to be a leader on transparency for taxpayers and posting itemized receipts is a powerful way to make that happen.”

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