Investors will applaud province for keeping a firm hold on finances
Provincial deficit forecast at $1.7 billion
Provincial deficit forecast at $1.7 billion
$1.3 billion in cuts; no tax increases
Deficit is almost entirely due to the impact of the recession, Finance says
Finance minister at odds with Parliamentary budget officer
Aging population will mean lower economic growth potential, smaller tax revenues
No new spending announcements in upcoming budget
Parliament suspended until March 3
Rising oil prices trim debt forecast