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Balancing the Budget, Clean Energy, Alberta Halts Renewables
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Balancing the Budget, Clean Energy, Alberta Halts Renewables

The federal budget, clean energy tax credits at risk for certain provinces, and Alberta's renewable energy.

THIS WEEK IN CANADA: A recent report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer predicts the federal budget will not be balanced until 2035. Tax credits and grants may be restricted from some provinces as it relates to clean energy. Relatedly, Alberta has paused all renewable energy projects.

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CETTE SEMAINE AU CANADA : Un récent rapport du directeur parlementaire du budget prédit que le budget fédéral ne sera pas équilibré avant 2035. Les crédits d'impôt et les subventions peuvent être limités dans certaines provinces en ce qui concerne l'énergie propre. Dans le même ordre d'idées, l'Alberta a suspendu tous les projets d'énergie renouvelable.

What does it mean when the budget isn’t balanced?

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August 9, 2023
What does it mean when the budget isn’t balanced?

In tomorrow morning’s episode, I discuss the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s recent report, which ultimately predicts that the earliest the federal budget could possibly be balanced is 2035.

Keep on reading for a concise explanation of what “balancing the budget” is and how it may impact you.

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