The province is also increasing the maximum age for applying for a retirement pension to 72 from 70
The finance minister noted the province has moved from a struggling economy to one dealing with challenges that come with growth
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland this week stressed fiscal restraint so as not to work against efforts to tame inflation
The basic personal exemption will rise to $15,000 from $10,145
The provincial budget forecasts years of deficits, but spends big on health, housing, families
The province's budget contains a plan for legislated balanced budgets
Provincial finances are set to improve dramatically as strong growth drives revenues
The budget forecasts economic growth of 4.4% this year after declining by 5.3% in 2020
The province's 2021 budget expressly deferred discussion of a sales tax, drawing mixed reactions
The throne speech also promised a revamp of the EI system