alberta debt

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Government debt-interest payments already hurting Albertans

This year, the province's debt will reach a projected $36.6 billion.


12:23PM
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At this rate, Alberta’s debt could look like Ontario’s in a decade

Alberta now spends roughly 20 per cent more per person on day-to-day government expenditures than neighbouring B.C.


11:30AM
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Controlling government-sector salaries key to Kenney’s deficit-reduction plans

This year, the Kenney government forecasts an $8.7 billion operating deficit.


3:04PM
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Government debt—the burden on Albertans continues to grow

Alberta’s portion of the federal debt totals approximately $135 billion.


10:32AM
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Complacency about Alberta’s debt is a dangerous mistake

Next year Alberta is expected to surpass B.C. in per-person debt.


10:50AM
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Painful decade for Alberta finances finally over

The province closed out the decade with an estimated $36.6 billion in net debt.


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Alberta’s reform budget in perspective

The budget includes a 1.6 per cent nominal spending reduction over four years.