Financial relief on the way for low-income Albertans, those with student debt

Low-income Albertans and those with student debt are set to receive support from today’s federal fiscal update. But while Ottawa’s deficit is declining – actually benefitting from inflation – the government is offering little in terms of new spending. It’s hard enough for most students to afford an education in Alberta, and large tuition hikes aren’t making it any easier. “Some professors are still choosing to do online, so it almost seems like we’