The province’s debt interest costs have increased from $61 per Albertan in 2007/08 to a projected $672 per Albertan in 2023/24.
alberta government finances
December 7, 2023
6:30AM
The government has increased program spending by nearly $10 billion since its original plan in 2022.
November 30, 2023
3:20PM
Every US$1 decline in oil prices reduces government revenues by an estimated $630 million.
November 22, 2023
11:30AM
The government will spend $2,401 more per person than planned in Budget 2022.
November 20, 2023
11:46AM
From 2008/09 to 2020/21, the province racked up $60 billion in provincial net debt.
November 18, 2023
8:30AM
Sound analysis supports the efficient allocation of scarce financial resources.
October 17, 2023
1:15AM
September 28, 2023
12:35PM
When resource revenue is relatively high, the government faces pressure to increase spending.
September 21, 2023
5:30AM
In 2019, the Alberta government spent $2 billion on corporate welfare.
March 31, 2023
8:21AM
According to projections, debt interest costs will reach $3.1 billion in 2025/26.