Alberta Posts $9.4 Billion Deficit, Breaks Own Fiscal Rules

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled a $9.37 billion deficit budget on Thursday, projecting three consecutive years of red ink as falling oil prices and rapid population growth strain the province’s finances. The 2026-27 budget sets record spending at $83.9 billion — roughly a 5% increase over the current fiscal year — while projecting revenue […] The post Alberta Posts $9.4 Billion Deficit, Breaks Own Fiscal Rules appeared first on the deep dive.