alberta finances

9:10AM
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Alberta government must rein in spending to avoid future deficits

The government will spend a projected $6,037 more per Albertan over four years than it planned in the 2022 mid-year update.


2:40PM
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Alberta government peddles fanciful numbers for film and TV tax credit returns

By shifting resources and money, the government is simply shifting jobs into film and away from other sectors.


10:30AM
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Alberta government ignores warnings about overspending

In 2022/23, Alberta's program spending was $13,570 per person, more than $1,200 higher than Ontario.


2:30PM
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Alberta government should learn from past fiscal mistakes

Young Albertans are paying the price today for the past 15 years of government debt accumulation.


9:05AM
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Be warned—Alberta’s government finances remain at risk

The province’s debt interest costs have increased from $61 per Albertan in 2007/08 to a projected $672 per Albertan in 2023/24.


6:30AM
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Alberta government should rein in spending despite budget surplus

The government has increased program spending by nearly $10 billion since its original plan in 2022.


3:20PM
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Alberta projects $5.5 billion surplus in 2023/24 but luck may soon run out

Every US$1 decline in oil prices reduces government revenues by an estimated $630 million.


6:30AM
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Alberta could get off resource roller coaster with rainy-day account

Since its 2022 mid-year fiscal update, the government has increased program spending by $10.1 billion.


2:30PM
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Here’s how Smith government can fix Alberta’s longstanding fiscal problem

The idea is simple—save during good times to help avoid deficits during bad times.