Alberta spending
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. Continue reading
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.” Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Public Interest Alberta hosts meeting in Lethbridge for new ‘Revenue Reno’ campaign
By Malika Karim Video Journalist
Public Interest Alberta held a meeting in Lethbridge on Monday night to promote its Revenue Reno campaign. Continue reading
Higher restaurant prices not stopping Albertans from eating out
In the final two months of 2017, Albertans spent a record $789 million dining out in restaurants and bars — but the spending surge was largely due to higher menu prices because of increased minimum wages. Continue reading
Alberta’s credit rating downgraded by DBRS: ‘all trends negative’
There was more bad news for Alberta’s economy on Wednesday as DBRS Limited downgraded the province’s credit rating from AA (high) to AA. Continue reading
Alberta’s current fiscal policy ‘not sustainable’ in the long term: report
The Parliamentary Budget Office says Alberta’s fiscal gap stands at $14 billion per year and major changes need to happen to get back on solid footing. Continue reading
Alberta consumer spending down in first quarter: Moneris
Spending in Canada grew by nearly 3.5 per cent in the first quarter of this year, but Alberta was not part of that upward trend. Continue reading
Alberta faces 9% spending cut
Alberta Finance Minister Robin Campbell says the cuts in the next budget will be wide and they will be deep. Continue reading