Alberta introduces bill to slash corporate income taxes by a third to 8%
The bill is part of Premier Jason Kenney’s campaign pledge to reinvigorate Alberta’s economy by cutting taxes and reducing regulations. Continue reading
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Calgary-Buffalo candidates debate ahead of Alberta election
Candidates Joe Ceci (Alberta NDP), Tom Olsen (United Conservative Party), Cory Hetherington (Alberta Independence Party), Jennifer Khan (Alberta Liberal Party) and Omar Masood (Alberta Party) stayed on message while remaining civil. Continue reading
Alberta budget deficit almost $2B lower than originally forecast: finance minister
The budget had originally forecast a deficit of $8.8 billion, but the finance minister says a lower dollar and higher than expected bitumen royalties have helped. Continue reading
Calgary wants more revenue from cannabis legalization
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
A report going to Calgary’s intergovernmental affairs committee says the city is paying too much in relation to legalization of cannabis and wants more funding from the provincial government. Continue reading
Fiscal experts debate how to get Alberta off boom-and-bust cycle
Still reeling from the recession that hit the province in 2015, the NDP government is currently running a $7.5-billion deficit, with a plan to return to balance by 2023. Continue reading
Finance Minster Joe Ceci to take part in pre-budget telephone town halls with Albertans
Albertans will have a chance to have their say this week on how public dollars should be allocated in the next provincial budget. Continue reading
Quebec boycott? Albertans threaten to stop buying products amid pipeline spat
Quebec Premier François Legault said that ‘there’s no social acceptability’ for the Energy East pipeline in his province, which would carry ‘dirty energy.’ Continue reading
As oil price struggle continues, Alberta finance minister calls for changes to equalization program
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the federal equalization program needs fixing because the way it is not doesn’t work for Albertans. Continue reading
Quebec premier doesn’t understand energy industry, Alberta finance minister says
Alberta’s finance minister says Quebec’s resistance to a pipeline carrying western Canadian oil across its territory shows the provincial premier’s lack of understanding. Continue reading
Alberta Finance Minister to unveil Calgary Digital Dollars as part of new effort to promote small businesses
Business owners can pay half of their business licence cost with the digital dollars. They can also buy Calgary Transit tickets. Continue reading