'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt. Finance Minister Travis Toews introduced Bill 10 Thursday, which would mandate balanced budgets, limit expense increases and set policies for surplus cash, among other things. It would also enable the government to keep all investment income within the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.Alberta 2023 BudgetThe United Conservative Party government is forec