Ratings agency DBRS has downgraded Alberta’s credit rating from AA (high) to AA.
deficits and debt
August 21, 2017
6:00AM
Through two years, the Notley government has increased spending by 11 per cent.
March 28, 2017
4:02PM
Over the next five years, program spending is projected to grow 2.8 per cent annually while provincial revenues increase 3.1 per cent.
March 22, 2017
4:13PM
The Alberta government forecasts an 11 per cent increase in spending.
March 16, 2017
3:10PM
By 2019/20, Alberta’s net debt will reach $45 billion or $10,000 for every man, woman and child.
March 15, 2017
10:10AM
The Chretien Consensus includes prudent spending, balanced budgets, declining debt and competitive taxes.
June 20, 2016
3:00AM
The province should make its personal and corporate income tax system more competitive.
December 2, 2015
9:29AM
Ontario’s government is spending more than it takes in each year. This year will represent the province’s eighth consecutive budget deficit.