Forty-one billion dollars. That’s the extra amount, over and above what was needed to keep pace with population growth and inflation between 2006 and 2013, this to fund Alberta government program spending in those years.
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Février 12, 2012
2:00AM
If, as the newly released census data indicates, youre one of many arrivals to Alberta in the last half-decade, heres the shortcut to understanding Albertas politicians: On budget day, they replay their favourite spend-now, tax-later 1980s tunes.
Some history: Between the fiscal years 1986 and 1994 (fiscal years end March 31), the province of Alberta ran nine consecutive deficits. That happened because for too long, politicians assumed boom-time revenues would soon return. They were mistaken.
Février 11, 2012
2:00AM
As Albertans ponder Premier Alison Redfords first budget, they would be wise to ignore Finance Minister Ron Lieperts assurance that Albertans can [take] comfort in our fiscal situation. A closer look at the budget reveals a dearth of prudence and no credible plan to return Alberta to a balanced budget position.