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Over the last decade, higher energy prices and entrepreneur-friendly policies drove Alberta’s booming economy, generating a significant windfall in government revenue.

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Novembre 13, 2014 10:00AM

With deficit slayed, tax relief, not more spending should top Ottawa’s agenda

Charles Lammam, Milagros Palacios

After seven years of budget deficits and over $160 billion in new debt, the federal government confirmed in its financial update Wednesday that it expects to record a surplus next year.

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Octobre 21, 2014 6:00AM

Comparing Municipal Government Finances in Metro Vancouver

Charles Lammam, Joel Emes, Hugh MacIntyre

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Septembre 17, 2014 11:19AM

BC deeper in debt despite claims of balanced budget

Charles Lammam, Sean Speer

“B.C. is currently on target to balance the 2014/15 budget,” declared Mike de Jong, B.C.’s finance minister while unveiling the government’s latest financial update. Understandably, many British Columbians will take de Jong’s comments at face value.

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Août 18, 2014 6:00AM