CTF on the 2010 Alberta Budget
CTF Alberta Director Scott Hennig was oft-quoted following the announcement of the $4.7 billion deficit budget. Read Hennig's full budget recommendations here and see the media below.
- Alberta PrimeTime (though Scott's specific segment is posted below)
- Audio: Hennig debates Moore-Kilgannon (20 min audio, Rob Breakinridge, AM 770)
- Budget rises in Alberta (National Post)
- In a season of restraint, Alberta opts to spend (Globe and Mail)
- Health Costs Push Alberta Deficit to $4.7B (CBC)
- Government to Trim Nearly 800 positions (Calgary Herald)
- Budget boost to health care 'is what Albertans want' (Calgary Herald)
- Critics Say Tories Not Looking Where the Money is Going (Edmonton Metro News)
- Opposition Decries Record Deficit (Calgary Sun)
- Budget stance rather perplexing (Roy Clancy, Calgary Sun)
Noteworthy was this praise from Chris Epp of CTV Calgary: "The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is probably one of the most aggressive budget watchdogs in this province and always keeps a close eye on provincial spending."
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