alberta government finances

8:56AM
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Albertans can’t afford supersized spending promise without spending reductions

The government plans to quadruple spending on school construction from $2.1 billion to $8.6 billion.


5:30AM
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Storm clouds may be brewing for Alberta’s finances

Good fiscal planning is about making prudent choices.


4:00AM
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Alberta government clings to resource revenue rollercoaster

The province's net financial position deteriorated by $94.9 billion over this period.


4:00AM
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Alberta government must reform spending to avoid deficits

The government will spend a projected $6,037 more per Albertan over four years than it originally planned.


9:10AM
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Alberta government must rein in spending to avoid future deficits

The government will spend a projected $6,037 more per Albertan over four years than it planned in the 2022 mid-year update.


2:22PM
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Alberta government must further restrain spending to stabilize provincial finances

This year, program spending will reach a projected $14,334 per Albertan, which is $1,603 higher than the original plan.


2:40PM
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Alberta government peddles fanciful numbers for film and TV tax credit returns

By shifting resources and money, the government is simply shifting jobs into film and away from other sectors.


8:30AM
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Alberta government should finally restore province’s tax advantage

The province last year had the 10th-highest top combined income tax rate among 61 North American jurisdictions.