http://www.mnp.ca/media-centre/library/publications/budget-announcementsBudget Announcements RSS FeedCopyright 2012MNP All rights reserved.On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the Manitoba Finance Minister, Stan Struthers, presented the province’s 2012 Budget. The province plans to return to a balanced budget by 2014 and, therefore; contains a conservative spending plan, as well as revenue generating tax measures.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/manitoba-budget-announcement-2012.pdfWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe 2012 Budget marks a major change in how the federal government will move forward in funding research and development (R&D) in Canada as well as assisting in the commercialization of research and development in Canada.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/sred-federal-budget-2012.pdfFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFederal Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty delivered the Conservative government’s 7th federal budget on Thursday March 29, 2012 – but its first budget as a majority government.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/federal-budget-announcement-2012.pdfFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTOn March 27, 2012, Ontario's Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan presented his austerity budget entitled "Strong Action for Ontario".http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/ontario-budget-announcement-2012.pdfTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTAs announced in the Quebec Budget of March 20, 2012, the government proposes to implement a voluntary retirement savings plan (VRSP) effective January 1, 2013.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/quebec-voluntary-retirement-savings-plans-2012.pdfFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTOn Wednesday, March 21, 2012, the Saskatchewan Minister of Finance, Ken Krawetz, presented the Province’s 2012 Budget.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/saskatchewan-budget-announcement-2012.pdfThu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTOn Tuesday, March 20, 2012, the 2012 Quebec Budget was released. “Today’s budget contains no new taxes for Quebecers,” stated Quebec Finance Minister Raymond Bachand.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/quebec-budget-announcement-2012.pdfWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTOn Tuesday February 21, 2012, the BC Minister of Finance, Kevin Falcon, presented the Province’s 2012 Budget. The Province forecasts a deficit of $968M in 2012-13, but plans to return to a balanced budget by 2013-14, as required by legislation. In order to do this, Budget 2012 contains a very conservative spending plan as well as some new tax measures and changes to corporate tax rates.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/bc-budget-announcement-2012.pdfWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTOn Thursday, February 9, 2012, the Alberta Minister of Finance, Ron Liepert, presented the Province’s 2012 Budget. The Government of Alberta pronounced this Budget as one that is organized along three priorities: investing in families and communities; securing Alberta’s economic future and advancing world-leading resource stewardship.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/alberta-budget-announcement-2012.pdfThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFederal Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty re-introduced the 2011 Federal Budget on Monday, June 6, 2011, restating all of the same measures previously announced in March.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/re-introducing-federal-budget-2011.pdfMon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Rosann Wowchuk presented Manitoba’s 2011 Provincial Budget on April 12, 2011.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/manitoba-budget-announcement-2011.pdfWed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMTIn his Budget on March 29, 2011, Ontario’s Finance Minister Mr. Dwight Duncan avoided making any of the “tough choices" necessary to balance the budget earlier than the planned 2018 fiscal year. His 2011 Budget contains no perceptible cuts to programs or expenditures.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/ontario-budget-announcement-2011.pdfTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Ken Krawetz presented Saskatchewan’s 2011 Provincial Budget on March 23, 2011. Titled “The Saskatchewan Advantage”, this year’s balanced budget promises improved government services, a reduction in provincial debt and lower taxes for individuals, families, homeowners, farmers and businesses.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/saskatchewan-budget-announcement-2011.pdfWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTFederal Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty delivered the Conservative government’s Federal Budget on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Strong fiscal management continues to be the cornerstone of the Government’s economic policy, with a plan to return to balanced budgets by 2015. http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/federal-budget-announcement-2011.pdfTue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTQuebec Finance Minister, Raymond Bachand, delivered his second budget speech on Thursday, March 17th, 2011. No changes were announced regarding personal or corporate tax rates.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/quebec-budget-announcement-2011.pdfFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTOn Thursday, February 24, 2011, the Alberta Minister of Finance and Enterprise, Lloyd Snelgrove, presented the Province’s 2011 Budget. The Budget Speech proclaimed it far from being a status quo budget, with a spending plan that positions the province for continued growth and prosperity.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/alberta-budget-announcement-2011.pdfThu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTOn Tuesday, February 15, 2011, the BC Minister of Finance, Colin Hansen, presented the Province’s 2011 Budget. The Budget Speech proclaimed it the “status quo” budget, reaffirming the government’s pledge to fund vital public services while continuing to practice prudent fiscal management.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/bc-budget-announcement-2011.pdfTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Duncan presented a stand pat Ontario Budget today. The Budget contains few cost reductions to match the significant decline in tax revenues, resulting in a five-year plan that projects sizeable deficits for the foreseeable future. After another revision, the 2009/10 Budget deficit is now projected at $21.3B. http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/ontario-budget-announcement-2010.pdfThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Rod Gantefoer delivered Saskatchewan’s budget on March 24, 2010. Budget 2010 follows a theme of “Balanced, Forward-looking, and Responsible” which proposes reduced government spending while focusing on key priorities and initiatives. The Saskatchewan government indicates it has delivered on its promise of a balanced budget while maintaining its competitive tax structure within the existing tax base.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/saskatchewan-budget-announcement-2010.pdfWed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Rosann Wowchuk presented Manitoba’s 2010 Provincial Budget on March 23, 2010. Below are highlights of the major tax changes that were announced.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/manitoba-budget-annoucement-2010.pdfTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFederal Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty delivered the Conservative government’s Federal budget on March 4, 2010. Budget 2010 continues to build on last year’s Economic Action Plan with a focus on creating jobs and growth, sustaining the nation’s economic advantages and planning to return to a balanced budget.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/federal-budget-annoucement-2010.pdfThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTOn Tuesday March 2, 2010, the British Columbia Minister of Finance, Colin Hansen presented the Province’s 2010 Budget. The Budget contains no new taxes and no tax increases.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/bc-budget-announcement-2010.pdfWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Ted Morton delivered Alberta’s 2010 Provincial Budget on February 9, 2010. The Alberta government has committed to a balanced budget within three years, while also increasing funding for health, basic education and other priorities.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/alberta-budget-announcement-2010.pdfTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTB.C. budget highlights for September 1, 2009.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/bc-budget-update-september-2009.pdfMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Iris Evans delivered Alberta’s 2009 Provincial Budget on April 7, 2009. The government has built this year’s Budget based on a four-point plan to help position Alberta for a strong economic recovery.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/alberta-budget-announcement-2009.pdfWed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTThe Ontario Budget released March 26, 2009 by the McGuinty government announces $34 billion of investments over two years to stimulate the economy.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/ontario-budget-announcement-2009.pdfThu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Gregory F. Selinger presented Manitoba’s 2009 Provincial Budget on March 25, 2009. http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/manitoba-budget-announcement-2009.pdfWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTFinance Minister Rod Gantefoer delivered the provincial government’s budget on March 18, 2009.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/saskatchewan-budget-announcement-2009.pdfWed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTOn Tuesday, February 17, 2009, the British Columbia Minister of Finance, Colin Hansen presented the province’s 2009 budget. Budget 2009 includes a temporary deficit for two fiscal years due to the impact of the global economic crisis on provincial revenues.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/bc-budget-announcement-2009.pdfTue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTFederal Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty delivered the Conservative government’s federal budget on January 27, 2009. Budget 2009 encompasses an economic stimulus package which encourages growth and attempts to restore confidence in the Canadian economy.http://www.mnp.ca/media/documents/uploads/FederalBudgetAnnouncement-2009.pdfThu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT