alberta government finances

Janvier 16, 2024 9:05AM

Be warned—Alberta’s government finances remain at risk

The province’s debt interest costs have increased from $61 per Albertan in 2007/08 to a projected $672 per Albertan in 2023/24.

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Décembre 7, 2023 6:30AM

Alberta government should rein in spending despite budget surplus

Tegan Hill

The government has increased program spending by nearly $10 billion since its original plan in 2022.

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Novembre 30, 2023 3:20PM

Alberta projects $5.5 billion surplus in 2023/24 but luck may soon run out

Tegan Hill

Every US$1 decline in oil prices reduces government revenues by an estimated $630 million.

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Novembre 22, 2023 11:30AM

Alberta government must stop spending increases—or risk budget deficit

Tegan Hill

The government will spend $2,401 more per person than planned in Budget 2022.

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Novembre 20, 2023 11:46AM

New ‘fiscal framework’ won’t solve Alberta’s ongoing problem

Tegan Hill

From 2008/09 to 2020/21, the province racked up $60 billion in provincial net debt.

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Novembre 18, 2023 8:30AM

Alberta government should adopt fiscal sustainability analysis and reporting framework

Lennie Kaplan

Sound analysis supports the efficient allocation of scarce financial resources.

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Octobre 17, 2023 1:15AM

It’s Time to Get Off the Resource Revenue Rollercoaster: Re-establishing the Alberta Sustainability Fund

Tegan Hill, Milagros Palacios

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Septembre 28, 2023 12:35PM

Alberta government should align spending with dependable sources of revenue

Tegan Hill

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

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Septembre 21, 2023 5:30AM

Alberta government should cut corporate welfare to generate tax relief

Tegan Hill

In 2019, the Alberta government spent $2 billion on corporate welfare.

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Mars 31, 2023 8:21AM

Albertans set to pay more interest on government debt—despite surpluses

Tegan Hill, Ben Eisen

According to projections, debt interest costs will reach $3.1 billion in 2025/26.

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alberta government finances

Be warned—Alberta’s government finances remain at risk

Alberta government should rein in spending despite budget surplus

Alberta projects $5.5 billion surplus in 2023/24 but luck may soon run out

Alberta government must stop spending increases—or risk budget deficit

New ‘fiscal framework’ won’t solve Alberta’s ongoing problem

Alberta government should adopt fiscal sustainability analysis and reporting framework

It’s Time to Get Off the Resource Revenue Rollercoaster: Re-establishing the Alberta Sustainability Fund

Alberta government should align spending with dependable sources of revenue

Alberta government should cut corporate welfare to generate tax relief

Albertans set to pay more interest on government debt—despite surpluses