By CBC News, June 14, 2016 The government will only cover half of the 1.9 per cent increase it promised teachers In an unprecedented move, the provincial government confirmed on Tuesday it would only cover half of the 1.9 per cent increase it promised teachers as part of its collective bargaining agreement. Although teachers will still receive the… Continue reading Unprecedented Sask. Party budget leaves school boards on hook for half of teachers' salaries
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Winners and losers: Health gets boost but families take hit in Saskatchewan budget
By The Canadian Press, June 1, 2016 The Saskatchewan government tabled a $14.5-billion budget Wednesday. Here’s a look at who benefits and who takes a hit: Winners Drivers: More than 1,300 kilometres of provincial highways to see repairs or upgrades this year. The sick: There’s $70.5 million — a $20-million increase over last year —… Continue reading Winners and losers: Health gets boost but families take hit in Saskatchewan budget
Saskatchewan budget good news for Saskatoon: Don Atchison
By Carly Robison, Global News, June 2, 2016 The Saskatchewan government’s renewed commitment to revenue sharing is a positive for the City of Saskatoon according to Mayor Don Atchison There are a number of items in the Saskatchewan budget that make this a good news budget for Saskatoon. Mayor Don Atchison is pleased that the government renewed… Continue reading Saskatchewan budget good news for Saskatoon: Don Atchison
Kindersley 2016 Budget Holds Mill Rate to 2015 Level
By Wayne Gibson, Town of Kindersley, May 24, 2016 The Council-approved 2016 Budget keeps the mill rate unchanged for 2016 and sets aside money for future capital projects including the aquatic centre and fire hall. Council approved the mill rate of 15.35 at its May 24 Regular Meeting of Council, recognizing the need to balance… Continue reading Kindersley 2016 Budget Holds Mill Rate to 2015 Level
Canada's debt map: How much governments have borrowed where you live
By Peter Zimonjic, CBC News, May 3, 2016 Debt for all 3 levels of government hits high of $47K per person in St. John’s, low of $23K in Whitehorse It’s coming to the end of budget season, that time of year when the federal and provincial governments tell us how much they’re going to spend,… Continue reading Canada's debt map: How much governments have borrowed where you live
Alberta budget goes heavily into the red to fight economic downturn
By Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News, April 14, 2016 Province’s debt forecast to hit $57.6B by 2019 The Alberta NDP government is borrowing billions of dollars to finance its operations and will exceed its own legislated debt ceiling in three years. Details in the Alberta 2016 budget released Thursday show the debt-to-nominal-GDP ratio that was set… Continue reading Alberta budget goes heavily into the red to fight economic downturn
Ontario Should Pay Close Attention To B.C.
Source: Christine Van Geyn, TaxPayer.com, April 14, 2016 TORONTO – B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong is in Hogtown this week to speak to the Toronto Region Board of Trade about opportunities for economic growth in both his province and Ontario. Taxpayers here in Ontario should hope and pray that their finance minister, Charles Sousa, will be in… Continue reading Ontario Should Pay Close Attention To B.C.
Federal budget gets mixed reviews from ag sector
Source: Karen Briere, The Western Producer, March 31, 2016 Funding for Growing Forward and research welcomed, but supply management compensation isn’t mentioned Reaction was mixed to last week’s federal budget offering new money for rural broadband and more for agricultural research and food inspection, but no mention of compensation for supply management under trade agreements.… Continue reading Federal budget gets mixed reviews from ag sector
Justin Trudeau touts budget goals ahead of D.C. nuclear summit
Source: Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press, March 31, 2016 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promoted the federal budget to an American business audience this morning. He touted his middle-class tax cuts and plans to boost infrastructure spending, in a speech across the street from the White House. The prime minister is addressing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a group… Continue reading Justin Trudeau touts budget goals ahead of D.C. nuclear summit
Canada's defence budget heads back to the future
Source: Terry Milewski, CBC News, March 27, 2016 New Liberal budget puts off billions in defence spending to make numbers look better “Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss,” sang The Who in their 1971 classic, Won’t Get Fooled Again. Sadly, though, for geezers who recall that brave song from 45 years ago,… Continue reading Canada's defence budget heads back to the future