The government plans to quadruple spending on school construction from $2.1 billion to $8.6 billion.
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September 23, 2024
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June 27, 2024
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This year, program spending will reach a projected $14,334 per Albertan, which is $1,603 higher than the original plan.
June 21, 2024
2:30AM
Compared to the government’s 2022 mid-year plan, it will spend $6.1 billion more in 2023/24.
May 9, 2024
10:07AM
In 2023/24, debt interest payments will cost a projected $3.4 billion, equal to $691 per Albertan.
February 29, 2024
3:56PM
Program spending from 2023/24 to 2025/26 will be $6.4 billion higher than projected just three months ago.
February 2, 2024
10:30AM
Every dollar that goes towards debt repayment is a dollar unavailable for important services or tax relief.
November 20, 2023
11:46AM
From 2008/09 to 2020/21, the province racked up $60 billion in provincial net debt.
March 31, 2023
8:21AM
According to projections, debt interest costs will reach $3.1 billion in 2025/26.
February 9, 2023
11:09AM
By reducing provincial debt, the province would be better prepared for the next inevitable shock.
February 9, 2023
9:30AM
Due to tax hikes in Ottawa and Edmonton, the province's top combined income tax rate increased to 48 per cent.