Alberta Index - ECONOMY: Seeking your feedback and opinions on Alberta’s budget

ECONOMY: Seeking your feedback and opinions on Alberta’s budget

(AlbertaIndex, June 18, Monday) --- The Alberta government wants your feedback and opinions for directions in setting the budget for the province over the next there years. Albertans are invited to enter their submissions through a web-based questionnaire at www.budgetconsultation.alberta.ca.

“Whether you are preparing a household budget or the provincial budget, it is all about choices,” said Finance Minister Lyle Oberg. “Just as homeowners must balance income with expenses, purchases and savings, government initiatives must be affordable and sustainable. The responses from Albertans will assist us in balancing priorities for the three-year plan to be outlined in Budget 2008.”

Alberta’s strong economy presents both opportunities and challenges. While employment and business growth are high, costs are increasing, particularly in the construction sector. Rapid population and economic growth also increase the demand for services and infrastructure.
            The questionnaire at www.budgetconsultation.alberta.ca asks you to indicate how you would allocate funds within the budget. It also asks Albertans to rate their priority for increased spending, lower taxes and saving for the future and choose what to do with any surpluses the government may receive in coming years.
            The questionnaire provides information on various challenges and opportunities facing Alberta in the coming years. The questionnaire also gives respondents an opportunity to provide their own ideas.
            “We receive input throughout the year from different groups and individual Albertans on the direction the government should take,” said Oberg. “This questionnaire is one more tool to help us make those decisions.”
            You have until August 31. Alternatively, you may call 310-4455 and ask for a copy to be mailed to you.

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