Alberta ran deficits even before oil prices fell.
alberta deficit
Octobre 21, 2016
3:53AM
Tax changes struck a major blow to the province’s business climate.
Septembre 1, 2016
3:24PM
The Alberta government dramatically increased personal and corporate income taxes.
Septembre 1, 2016
1:01PM
Ontario’s net debt has increased by $126.5 billion since 2008/09.
Août 26, 2016
3:45AM
Alberta’s first-quarter fiscal update now expects the province’s operating deficit this year will be $10.9 billion.
Août 25, 2016
10:08AM
This year Alberta is projected to run a budget deficit of $10.9 billion.
Août 23, 2016
2:38PM
Sustained program spending growth by successive governments is the primary reason for the big deficits.
Juillet 15, 2016
11:06AM
According to the annual report, the province’s operating deficit for the year was $6.4 billion—about $300 million more than projected by the Notley government.
Juin 7, 2016
3:00AM
As oil royalties have fallen, Albertans have endured multiple tax hikes and a S&P downgrade.
Mai 26, 2016
8:02PM
The government has moved from a 10 per cent flat rate personal income tax to a progressive tax with steeper rates.