Albertans contribute far more in taxes and other payments to the federal government than they receive in federal spending.
alberta revenues
August 15, 2024
9:09AM
From 2007 to 2022, Albertans contributed $244.6 billion more to the federal government than they received.
March 12, 2024
11:11AM
The government should learn from past experience and ensure new rules about the fund are constitutional.
September 28, 2023
12:35PM
When resource revenue is relatively high, the government faces pressure to increase spending.
February 9, 2023
1:00PM
The province will run a projected $12.3 billion budget surplus this fiscal year.
February 9, 2023
11:09AM
By reducing provincial debt, the province would be better prepared for the next inevitable shock.
February 9, 2023
9:30AM
Due to tax hikes in Ottawa and Edmonton, the province's top combined income tax rate increased to 48 per cent.
February 9, 2023
1:00AM
September 28, 2022
2:36PM
The province will run a $13.2 billion projected surplus in 2022/23 due largely to resource revenue.