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Opinion: Will this week’s budget break Alberta’s fiscal rules again?

With oil prices down and a balanced-budget requirement looming, will the Smith government cut spending growth or kick the can down the road?

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Alberta’s 2026-27 budget comes down Thursday. The province has balanced-budget legislation, albeit with some exceptions, and is legally required to present a credible three-year plan to reach balance by 2028-29. Minister of Finance Nate Horner may well present a plan, but will be it credible?

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