There are no surprises in the budget I am introducing today, no surprises because the budget plan we set out in May was and is the right plan for Alberta

Budget 2008 frames our new mandate, and our plan to deliver on our commitments, and honour Albertans’ trust in our Premier and in our government; to provide sustainable solutions

Speaker, on top of investing in health and education, Albertans want to know that their government is spending their money where it can make a real difference for people and

Speaker, that's the story for 1996: a balanced budget, a return to annual surpluses, a solid plan to pay down Alberta's debt, continued wise spending to match

Speaker, Albertans are watching and waiting for budget news today, and they want answers to four basic questions: how have we done this year, and will government stick to the plan;

In summary, the budget highlights are: a major reduction to 7.5 per cent in the rate of growth of total budgetary expenditure, compared to nearly 35 per cent last year; a

We have tightened spending dramatically in non-essential areas and accepted the need to run temporary deficits in order to ensure that British Columbians still have the health

It deals head-on with the challenges that face our province: the national economic growth slowdown during the past year; a reduction of $104 million in federal funding for

This budget will further develop our five-point plan for a stronger economy outlined in the 2009-2010 Budget; a plan that is already helping position New Brunswick to recover