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alberta government spending

Février 8, 2017 5:00PM

Despite big deficit, Alberta leads the country in spending growth
Ben Eisen, Steve Lafleur
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Last year, Alberta government program spending was $48.2 billion.
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Janvier 27, 2017 8:47AM

Spending increases continue to drive Alberta’s chronic deficits
Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen
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In 2012/13 when oil prices averaged more than US$97 a barrel (inflation adjusted), the province still ran a $3.1 billion deficit.

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Janvier 26, 2017 1:00AM

Alberta's Budget Deficit: Why Spending is to Blame, 2017
Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen, Milagros Palacios, Charles Lammam
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Alberta's Budget Deficit: Why Spending is to Blame, 2017
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Décembre 15, 2016 9:58AM

Alberta turns away from economic freedom
Fred McMahon, Ben Eisen
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The province increased its top personal income tax rate by 50 per cent.

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Décembre 1, 2016 8:54AM

Dear Minister Ceci, when you’re in a hole, stop digging

Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen
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Alberta government program spending is up $700 million from what was initially budgeted.

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Novembre 24, 2016 11:15AM

Spending choices, not a drop in oil prices, spurred Alberta’s chronic deficits
Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen
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Texas ran five straight surpluses from 2009 to 2014.
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Novembre 22, 2016 1:39PM

The worst might be over for Alberta’s economy, but not for government finances
Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen
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Alberta ran seven deficits in the past eight fiscal years when oil prices averaged $88 per barrel.

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Novembre 18, 2016 2:01AM

How Texas avoided big deficits when oil prices fell
Ben Eisen, Steve Lafleur
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Per person program spending in Alberta grew by 49 per cent compared to 37 per cent in Texas.
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Novembre 17, 2016 1:30AM

One Energy Boom, Two Approaches: Fiscal Restraint Has Left Texas in Better Shape than Alberta
Ben Eisen, Steve Lafleur, Joel Emes
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One Energy Boom, Two Approaches: Fiscal Restraint Has Left Texas in Better Shape than Alberta
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Septembre 1, 2016 3:24PM

Don’t blame the oil crash or wildfires for Alberta’s deficit
Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen
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The Alberta government dramatically increased personal and corporate income taxes.

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