The province is expected to run a $192 million deficit in 2017-18.
government spending
September 7, 2017
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September 7, 2017
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August 1, 2017
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From 2007 and 2015, Alberta contributed $188.6 billion more in taxes to Ottawa than it received in transfers or federal programs.
July 10, 2017
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Conditional grants give the federal government greater sway over projects across Canada.
May 26, 2017
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The federal government plans to spend $8,337 (per person) this fiscal year.
May 19, 2017
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More than 56 per cent of the nearly $100 billion is for so-called “green” and “social” infrastructure.
May 10, 2017
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Ontario carries a debt burden close to 40 per cent of GDP.
April 19, 2017
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With an election on the books for June 2018, the pressure will build for new spending.