The province's budget contains a plan for legislated balanced budgets
The government set aside $2.8 billion over three years to cover inflation-fighting programs and payouts
The surplus is another pendulum swing for a province that for decades has been riding the dizzying highs and subterranean lows of oil and gas prices
The government will provide an extra $10,000 per organization
The updated revenue forecast for the province is almost $3 billion higher than the previous quarter
The budget increases funding for core programs in education, health and community services
Fiscal update points to an economic rebound
There are no new taxes, tax increases or program cuts in a budget that promises more money for seniors, health and education
Former Bank of Canada governor to review province’s capital plan
The new government will spend an extra $624 million on education and healthcare and increase taxes on large corporations