No-deficit budget target hinders forecasting accuracy
Says outcome of budget vote will not affect plans
But association is pleased there are no new taxes in provincial budget
Proposed federal cuts would create jobs, raise GDP
$500 deduction for 3 million tax payers
Alberta’s Finance department says that the final step in government’s commitment to eliminate the debt will be taken through new legislation that requires the $3.5 billion set aside in the Debt Retirement Account only be used for debt repayments.“Premier Klein pledged Alberta’s $23 billion debt would be eliminated, and he has kept that promise,” Finance […]
In its first budget as a debt-free province, Alberta boosted its spending, but left taxes virtually unchanged.There were major increases for education, health and policing, more money for people with severe disabilities, and a predicted surplus of $1.5 billion. Calling it an investment budget, Alberta Finance Minister Shirley McClellan said the province is heading into […]
Industry and regulators working together
Motion includes changes to foreign property rule
CSA offers guidance on elimination of foreign property rule