Provincial Budget

• Regina Public Schools to introduce increased lunchroom fees

  Following the release of the 2023-24 Saskatchewan budget, the public school system said it was 'faced with some difficult budget decisions,' and has now increased lunch fees.

  Canada

  May 25
  
• Sask. school division says province ‘skews the numbers’ on education funding

  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools sent a message to caregivers saying they've checked the math on provincial funding since it was announced in March, and it doesn't add up.

  Education

  May 17
  
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• Guelph mayor likes provincial budget, pleased with funding for mental health and housing

  Cam Guthrie is also pleased that the Ford government is working to bring the deficit down.

  Politics

  Mar 24
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• Saskatchewan 2023-24 provincial budget released with forecasted surplus

  Donna Harpauer, Saskatchewan's minister of finance, said a total revenue of $19.7 billion is forecast for 2023, with $18.7 billion for expenses and $1 billion leftover as surplus.

  Politics

  Mar 22
• Manitoba budget coming Tuesday

  Manitoba Finance Minister Cliff Cullen introduces the Progressive Conservative government's budget Tuesday between 2:30 and 3 p.m.

  Economy

  Mar 7
• B.C. budget: Student loan maximums doubled, repayment terms eased

  B.C.'s 2023-2024 budget is doubling the maximum provincial student loan payout from $110 to $220 per week for individuals and upping the amount they can make before repaying loans.

  Education

  Feb 28
• Alberta’s 2023 budget expected to be overflowing with surplus of petrodollars

  The UCP has already announced a handful of plans for the 2023 budget, which will be tabled Tuesday.

  Politics

  Feb 26
• State of Surrey health-care facilities ‘unacceptable,’ board of trade says

  The Surrey Board of Trade is calling for major investments in health care in the city ahead of B.C.'s 2023 provincial budget.

  Health

  Feb 23
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• Opposition NDP calls delay in budget preparations sign of ongoing government ‘chaos’

  There has been no announcement so far for the upcoming budget, although Finance Minister Cameron Friesen's office says consultations will start shortly.

  Politics

  Jan 13
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• New venture capital fund in Manitoba to be more independent from government

  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says businesses have told her that having access to capital is critical for growth.

  Economy

  Apr 29, 2022