alberta revenues

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Lesson for Ottawa—don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Albertans contribute far more in taxes and other payments to the federal government than they receive in federal spending.


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Alberta remains largest net contributor to Ottawa’s coffers despite damaging federal policies

From 2007 to 2022, Albertans contributed $244.6 billion more to the federal government than they received.


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Heritage Fund requires long-term commitment from Alberta government

The government should learn from past experience and ensure new rules about the fund are constitutional.


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Alberta government should align spending with dependable sources of revenue

When resource revenue is relatively high, the government faces pressure to increase spending.


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Alberta government should set province on track to eliminate debt

By reducing provincial debt, the province would be better prepared for the next inevitable shock.  


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Alberta government should seize opportunity to reduce province’s personal income taxes

Due to tax hikes in Ottawa and Edmonton, the province's top combined income tax rate increased to 48 per cent.


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Alberta’s revenue windfall—don’t just spend it

The province will run a $13.2 billion projected surplus in 2022/23 due largely to resource revenue.