Volatile oil prices spark calls for Alberta to suspend fuel tax again
Wild swings in global oil prices are prompting renewed calls for the Alberta government to provide affordability relief,…
Iran war oil price spike could cushion Alberta, Saskatchewan budgets
As concerns rise over high oil prices due to the war in Iran, Canada’s oil-producing provinces could actually…
Alberta budget has minister asking: ‘Is this the right tax structure for the province?’
Albertans should be taking the time to think about whether the province’s tax structure is the right one…
Alberta budget 2026 comes with spending hikes but $9.4B deficit
Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government has introduced a new Alberta budget that carries an eye-popping $9.4-billion deficit as…
Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your wallet
The 2026 Alberta budget will operate at a deficit forecasted to be $9.4 billion in 2026-27 and continue…
Alberta teachers hail ‘significant’ investment in education, but skepticism ‘remains high’
“In my seven years as president, I have not witnessed such a significant investment into our schools, one…
Alberta budget deficit forecast to grow more than originally forecast this year to $6.5B
The bad news for Alberta’s oil-reliant budget is set to get worse. Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening…