A blog by Calgary freelance writer Jeremy Klaszus.

Iris Evans stands by Ralphbucks despite deficit

Posted by Jeremy Klaszus in Klaszus Corner

It's a little confusing — at least to me — when Alberta goes from posting surplus after surplus to facing a $6.9 billion deficit.

Natural gas revenues are down, yes, but remember that in 2006, this same government actually handed out money, sending $400 cheques to every Albertan (costing the government $1.4 billion). As well, earlier this year the province eliminated Albertans' health premiums, cutting about $1 billion in annual revenue.

During Finance Minister Iris Evans's press conference today, I asked her: wouldn't that money come in handy now?

Here's her response:


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