The province is forecasting a $96 million surplus
$1.5-billion deficit projected for 2012-13
Liberal Christy Clark, facing her first election as premier next year, tables a careful but consumer-friendly budget
Falcon’s budget includes tax increases, along with tax breaks aimed at the elderly and families
Budget will lay out a path forward
Finance minister intends give middle-aged Canadians plenty of time to plan for their retirement under the new rules
No tax hikes, no new taxes and no significant program cuts
Long-term debt-to-GDP projections “show that the federal fiscal structure is sustainable”
It remains unclear whether the government plans to announce specific changes to OAS in the upcoming budget
Finance minister believes the Canadian economy will continue to grow modestly in 2012