alberta government finances

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More than 70% of Albertans feel the average family is over-taxed

A majority of respondents in the province believe the average family should pay 25 per cent or less of its income in total taxes.


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Alberta government wastes generational opportunity to restore provincial finances

If it held the line on spending, the government could have run a $6.7 billion surplus in 2023/24.


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Smith government takes one step forward two steps back in Budget 2023

Program spending is projected to be $4.2 billion higher in 2023/24 than budgeted just a few months ago.


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Resource revenue rescued Alberta—time for spending restraint

It would be irresponsible for the Smith government to repeat the mistakes of past governments.


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Alberta government faces fundamental choice in upcoming budget

Successive governments have perpetuated the boom-bust cycle of provincial finances.


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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.