alberta government spending

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Spending cuts—not tax hikes—to balance Alberta’s budget

Alberta spent $2,451 per person more than the average spent by the three largest provinces.


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Alberta’s government finances require swift reform, reduction in spending

The Blue Ribbon Panel and the Kenney government face a daunting fiscal challenge.


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The Notley government’s failure to restrain spending is quickly growing Alberta’s debt burden.


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Another Alberta fiscal update, another increase in spending

The Notley government plans to increase spending by $146 million beyond what was budgeted in the spring.


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The Notley government increased spending by nearly 13 per cent over is first two full fiscal years in office.


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Equalization is not to blame—Alberta is

Successive governments have increased spending faster than the rate of economic growth or inflation-plus-population.