HILL: Smith government should revert to original spending plan in next week’s budget

Calgary Sun

Right

Factuality

Ownership

HILL: Smith government should revert to original spending plan in next week’s budget

As the Smith government prepares to table its budget next week, it continues to warn Albertans the province is “facing headwinds from every direction” and a budget deficit may be on the way after four years of surpluses. While there’s a lot the government can’t control — such as tariffs or the price of oil — it can control its own spending. And by reverting to its original 2022 spending plan, it could help avoid red ink.