Alberta ran seven deficits in the past eight fiscal years when oil prices averaged $88 per barrel.
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November 22, 2016
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November 18, 2016
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Per person program spending in Alberta grew by 49 per cent compared to 37 per cent in Texas.
November 17, 2016
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September 1, 2016
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The Alberta government dramatically increased personal and corporate income taxes.
July 15, 2016
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According to the annual report, the province’s operating deficit for the year was $6.4 billion—about $300 million more than projected by the Notley government.
July 12, 2016
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Alberta's overall net financial assets deteriorated by $9.2 billion last year.
April 27, 2016
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The budget calls for $2.2 billion in new spending on “green infrastructure.”
April 22, 2016
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By 2018/19, net debt will reach $33.2 billion—about $7,500 for every Albertan.
April 15, 2016
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Alberta expects to rack up $37 billion in new debt over the next three years.
April 14, 2016
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There are 175 collective bargaining agreements with public-sector employees coming up for negotiation in the near future.