alberta fiscal update

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Alberta’s fiscal update projects budget surplus, but fiscal fortunes could quickly turn

According to Thursday’s mid-year fiscal update, Alberta’s finances continue to be at risk from volatile resource revenue.


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Alberta’s ‘new fiscal framework’ requires constitutional change to make it last

All resource revenue is typically included in the budget, creating volatility in provincial finances.


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Don’t be fooled by positive short-term news in Alberta fiscal update

Provincial government net debt is projected to reach $73.9 billion—or roughly $16,071 per Albertan. 


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Massive budget deficit means Kenney government must further reduce spending

Government program spending will now reach an estimated $60.1 billion in 2020/21, about $13,550 per Albertan.