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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.


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Despite surge of revenue, few Canadian governments expect surpluses in 2023

According to projections, federal net debt will jump by more than $142 billion over the next five years.


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Saskatchewan records budget surplus but remains on resource revenue roller-coaster

Per-person spending will reach $14,790 in 2023/24—an increase of about 5 per cent from 2019/20.


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Smith government takes one step forward two steps back in Budget 2023

Program spending is projected to be $4.2 billion higher in 2023/24 than budgeted just a few months ago.


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Alberta government should seize opportunity to reduce province’s personal income taxes

Due to tax hikes in Ottawa and Edmonton, the province's top combined income tax rate increased to 48 per cent.


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Surprise surplus should spell end for Ontario's ‘temporary’ tax hikes

The province's top income tax bracket to 53.53 per cent, the third-highest rate in North America.