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From deficit to surplus? Alberta's bleak budget outlook 'changed dramatically' as oil prices rise

July 17, 2026

Alberta's financial outlook has taken a dramatic turn after the province previously forecasted a $9.4-billion shortfall. Surging oil prices could mean the province finishes the fiscal year in the black.



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