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Notley following Rae’s fiscal model—and getting the same results
In 2015, Premier Notley’s incoming NDP government found itself at a crossroads when it came to handling Alberta’s deteriorating public finances. As detailed by a Fraser Institute study from that year, various past provincial NDP ...
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During the energy boom, Alberta was a job magnet for Canadians
In the years prior to the recent recession, strong economic growth in Alberta helped drive the national economy and enhanced the fiscal health of the federal government. The province is a major net contributor to federal finances—between ...
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Alberta private sector improving but government finances remain in bad shape
Dave Mowat, president of ATB Financial, said recently that Alberta’s economy was “turning the corner” after a difficult year in 2016. His comment came as the Crown Corporation released its financial results for the past fiscal year. ...
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Alberta’s debt service costs set to double in just four years
According to Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci (pictured above), the Notley government won’t alter its fiscal plan even if credit agencies again downgrade the province’s credit rating. This is troubling, as it means that Alberta will ...