- Budget 2012 Highlights:
7.9% increase in operating funding for Health and Wellness to $15.9 billion
6% increase in Alberta Health Services’ base operating funding to $10.2 billion
Maximum monthly income benefit rises by $400, effective April 1, for AISH clients
Child care subsidy program increases threshold for full subsidy to household income of $50,000
6.6% increase for Alberta Seniors Benefit to $351 million
More than $2 billion in capital and direct operating support to municipalities in 2012-2013, mostly through Municipal Sustainability Initiative.
90 new RCMP officers and 55 new sheriffs by 2013-2014.
A 3.4% increase to operating funding for Education to $6.2 billion in 2012-2013.
More than $16.5 billion over the next 3 years for public infrastructure.
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