From 2007 and 2015, Alberta contributed $188.6 billion more in taxes to Ottawa than it received in transfers or federal programs.
debt and deficit
Juillet 31, 2017
9:45AM
Over the past 26 years, government-sector debt in Canada has grown to more than $2.5 trillion.
Juin 30, 2017
12:29PM
The NDP-Green tax changes, if fully implemented, will increase the tax burden for the average British Columbian family by $594.
Juin 19, 2017
3:46PM
Uncertainty—particularly from the potential for higher taxes—will make B.C. less attractive to business.
Juin 5, 2017
7:00AM
More big deficits of $9.7 billion and $7.2 billion are projected for the next two years.
Mai 30, 2017
9:47AM
Alberta’s budget deficit in 2015/16 was $2,513 per person.
Mai 26, 2017
3:55PM
Canada’s defence spending has been below 2 per cent of GDP since 1989.
Mai 5, 2017
3:00AM
This year, Ontario’s debt is expected to climb by $10 billion.
Avril 27, 2017
2:36PM
Ontario’s debt is expected to rise by approximately $34 billion over the next three years.