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Budget 2006 — Strengthening Today, Securing Tomorrow
In Budget 2006, the Alberta government produces its 13th consecutive balanced budget, which will continue to address infrastructure needs and improve services for Albertans while lowering taxes and increasing savings.
Highlights include:
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Fiscal 2005-06 forecast |
Budget 2006 estimate |
Total revenue (millions) |
$34,601 |
$32,408 |
Resource revenue (millions) |
$14,362 |
$11,354 |
Total expense (millions) |
$27,226 |
$28,312 |
Surplus (net revenue - millions) |
$7,375 |
$4,096 |
Surplus
The projected surplus of $4.1 billion in 2006-07 will be primarily allocated to savings and paying for capital.
This includes a total of $1.9 billion that will be invested in
The Sustainability Fund will be increased by $325 million, providing added protection against sudden declines in energy revenues and costs of emergencies and disasters.
Another $813 million will be allocated for capital investment.
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2006-07 Expense by Function |
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2006-07 Expense by Ministry |
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2006-07 Revenue |
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