The provincial government created a new five-bracket tax system with a top tax rate increasing by 50 per cent.
alberta debt
Février 25, 2016
11:21AM
Provincial program spending between 2004/05 and 2014/15 increased by nearly 100 per cent.
Février 25, 2016
8:37AM
Province’s net financial position could decrease by another $14 billion in 2016/17, making it a net debtor province.
Février 18, 2016
9:32AM
The last thing businesses and consumers need is yet another new tax piled on top.
Décembre 15, 2015
3:00AM
Alberta continues to face significant economic challenges. Rather than make matters worse, governments should implement pro-growth economic policies.
Octobre 27, 2015
4:35PM
Today's Alberta budget forecasts a $6.1 billion deficit for this fiscal year, and the province is on track to record 10 budget deficits in 11 years.
Octobre 14, 2015
4:00AM
Let’s look at the expected fiscal balances in Canada’s 10 provinces for 2015/16.
Octobre 13, 2015
4:27PM
When Finance Minister Joe Ceci unveils Alberta’s budget on Oct. 27, Albertans can expect a sizeable deficit. In fact, the government’s latest data suggest a $5.9 billion deficit, but Minister Ceci has cautioned it could be “in the range of $6.5 billion.” In either case, the amount isn’t trivial.
Septembre 10, 2015
9:39AM
With a large deficit looming, it's a good time to put Alberta’s finances in longer-term perspective.
Juillet 6, 2015
11:00AM
There are many parallels between Alberta’s first NDP premier, Rachel Notley, and Ontario’s only NDP premier, Bob Rae.