Energy windfall leaves province in enviable position
Potential increase in debt burdens may lower provincial credit quality
Tight labour supply poses a challenge
Natural gas royalties boost revenues
Province increases capital spending to $4 billion
GDP forecast for 2006 trimmed to 2.6%
Imbalances causing political strain
Household and business spending prop up GDP
Incentive no longer necessary, Sorbara says
2006 growth forecast raised to 3.4%