CTF on the 2010 Alberta Budget

Author: Scott Hennig 2010/02/11

CTF Alberta Director Scott Hennig was oft-quoted following the announcement of the $4.7 billion deficit budget. Read Hennig's full budget recommendations here and see the media below.

Alberta PrimeTime (though Scott's specific segment is posted below)
Audio: Hennig debates Moore-Kilgannon (20 min audio, Rob Breakinridge, AM 770)
Budget rises in Alberta (National Post)
In a season of restraint, Alberta opts to spend (Globe and Mail)
Health Costs Push Alberta Deficit to $4.7B (CBC)
Government to Trim Nearly 800 positions (Calgary Herald)
Budget boost to health care 'is what Albertans want' (Calgary Herald)
Critics Say Tories Not Looking Where the Money is Going (Edmonton Metro News)
Opposition Decries Record Deficit (Calgary Sun)
Budget stance rather perplexing (Roy Clancy, Calgary Sun)

Noteworthy was this praise from Chris Epp of CTV Calgary: "The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is probably one of the most aggressive budget watchdogs in this province and always keeps a close eye on provincial spending."

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