Alberta Spending

• As oil prices fall, what happens to Alberta’s gas tax relief plan?

  Alberta's current gas tax relief plan is tied to the price of oil. For the relief to be changed, the price of WTI would need to average below $90 USD for the entire quarter.

  Consumer

  Aug 5, 2022
  
• Premier Kenney warns municipalities it’s too soon to be spending soaring oil revenues

  Kenney says oil revenues that are soaring can just as quickly fall, and the government needs to be prudent in its funding decisions.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2022
  
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• Alberta budget: Edmonton mayor keeping an eye on jobs, infrastructure promises, homelessness

  The mayor said job creation, addressing homelessness, as well as the province keeping its infrastructure promises are the city's top priorities in the upcoming budget.

  Politics

  Feb 23, 2021
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• Alberta Budget 2019: Fees and taxes – What will it cost more to do?

  How will the provincial budget impact your wallet? Here's a list of changes to user fees and taxes on things like tobacco and short-term rentals.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2019
• Alberta Budget 2019: What’s in it for Edmonton?

  From LRT timelines and municipal funding to road work and health facilities – here’s what the UCP’s first budget means for Edmonton.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2019
• Restraint coming, but not Klein-era budget cuts, Kenney tells Alberta municipal leaders

  The United Conservative leader said any reductions will be prudent and thoughtful while protecting high-priority frontline services in health and education.

  Economy

  Sep 27, 2019
• Alberta finance minister hopes to balance budget by 2023 but nothing confirmed

  "We can no longer afford to spend at that rate. We can no longer spend like we're the rich kids on the block because, quite frankly, we're not anymore."

  Economy

  Sep 4, 2019
• Alberta panel says savings to be found in health, education changes

  A panel looking into Alberta's finances says the province habitually overspends on the services it delivers.

  Politics

  Sep 3, 2019
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• Alberta election promise tracker: What the parties have pledged on taxes, spending and the economy

  Here is a closer look at what political parties in Alberta have pledged on taxes, spending and the economy ahead of the 2019 spring election.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2019
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• Public Interest Alberta hosts meeting in Lethbridge for new ‘Revenue Reno’ campaign

  Public Interest Alberta held a meeting in Lethbridge on Monday night to promote its Revenue Reno campaign.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2018