rachel notley

Décembre 29, 2015 2:04PM

Alberta’s credit downgrade a wakeup call to change course

The real culprit for Alberta’s fiscal problems—and ultimately the recent credit downgrade—is several years of rapid spending growth by successive governments.

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alberta credit rating, rachel notley, alberta economy, alberta budget, alberta's deficit, alberta government spending

Décembre 22, 2015 3:39PM

Premier Notley is right to reconsider $15 minimum wage

Steve Lafleur, Hugh MacIntyre

In a recent interview, Premier Rachel Notley seemed to hint that the Government of Alberta could slow its plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 if the economy remains weak.

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minimum wage, alberta advantage, rachel notley

Novembre 23, 2015 1:11PM

Carbon tax another blow to the Alberta Advantage

Ben Eisen, Charles Lammam

Yesterday, the Alberta government unveiled its new climate change strategy, calling for a carbon tax, which represents a new tax burden on Alberta businesses and families.

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alberta advantage, carbon tax, oil and gas, rachel notley

Juillet 6, 2015 11:00AM

Rachel Notley is Bob Rae 2.0

Jason Clemens, Ben Eisen

There are many parallels between Alberta’s first NDP premier, Rachel Notley, and Ontario’s only NDP premier, Bob Rae.

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alberta government spending, alberta debt, alberta taxes, corporate taxes, alberta deficit, rachel notley, bob rae

Mai 8, 2015 9:00AM

Which path will Alberta’s NDP government take?

Charles Lammam, Jason Clemens

Once the euphoria of the Alberta NDP’s historic election victory subsides, Premier-elect Notley and her leadership team will have to make a fundamental decision about the fiscal-policy path the new government will pursue. This decision will shape the immediate and future prosperity of Albertans.

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alberta government, rachel notley, NDP government, alberta election, fiscal policy, government spending, taxes