The Challenges and Opportunities for Fiscal Reform in Alberta
Albertans are concerned about the province’s fiscal situation. Budget deficits and a rising provincial debt cast a cloud over Alberta’s future. Building on its successful breakfast symposium last September, The School of Public Policy will hold a daylong conference that will provide an in-depth review of Alberta’s fiscal situation and options for balancing the provincial budget.
Solving Alberta’s fiscal challenges is a complex problem. There are many options that need to be carefully considered. Fiscal policy research helps Albertans, government officials, and politicians understand the consequences and trade-offs from the actions that could be taken to address Alberta unsustainable fiscal situation.
Keynote Address:
Merwan N. Saher, former Auditor General of Alberta (2010 – 2018)
Topics include:
- The Origins and the Size of Alberta’s Fiscal Problem
- Health and Social Assistance
- Infrastructure Spending and Public Sector Compensation
- Fiscal Rules and Revenue Enhancement
- Where Do We Go From Here?
Join The School of Public Policy in Edmonton for this important discussion. Click HERE to view the full program.
Where:
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
Empire Ballroom
Edmonton, Alberta
7:30 a.m. | Registration |
8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
4:30 p.m. | Event concludes |