Ben Eisen - Kindersley Clarion

Alberta’s disastrous fall from fiscal grace

Posted by Ben Eisen | Sep 20, 2017

In just 12 years, the province’s net financial position will have deteriorated by a staggering $80 billion

Posted by Ben Eisen | Aug 24, 2017

A rule requiring payments to grow – no matter what the circumstances – can only exacerbate regional friction

Posted by Ben Eisen | Aug 18, 2017

Government debt has grown much faster than the economy in recent years, and little change is expected over the next several years

Posted by Ben Eisen | Jul 28, 2017

B.C. students lead Canada in student performance in several areas while keeping per-student costs in public schools among the lowest in the country

Posted by Ben Eisen | Jul 27, 2017

The burden foisted on future generations of Albertans is staggering. By 2019-20, Alberta’s net government debt is expected to reach $45.2 billion