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Canada posts a budget deficit of C$26.14 billion over first nine months of 2025/26 - Reuters
Canada posts a budget deficit of C$26.14 billion over first nine months of 2025/26 Reuters
February 27, 2026Canada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
The once debt-free province says a dramatic rise in population, coupled with low oil prices, is to blame for the sobering financial outlook.
February 27, 2026UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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Alberta projects C$9.4 billion deficit on lower oil prices
By Amanda Stephenson CALGARY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian oil-producing province of Alberta forecast a budget deficit of C$9.4 billion ($6.87 billion) for its 2026/27 fiscal year on Thursday, br
Alberta government continues on resource revenue rollercoaster with $9.4 billion budget deficit
According to the Smith government’s 2026 budget released on Thursday, amid weak oil prices, the government will run a staggering $9.4 billion budget deficit this fiscal year following the $4.1 billion
UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficit The UK government has posted the biggest ever budget surplus, official figures show, after a large