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
Finance critic Pierre Poilievre said the economy was struggling even before the novel coronavirus and rail blockades began
While Ontario and Alberta grapple with big deficits, Quebec and B.C. boast surpluses
But their progress may be threatened by U.S. economic and tax policies