Finance Minister Joe Ceci says the province is on track for a $9.1-billion deficit when the budget year ends March 31. That’s $1.4 billion lower than the deficit expected when Ceci tabled this year’s budget last spring. The province has been saving money by negotiating contracts with zero pay increases for teachers and nurses and other health professionals. The update says investment in the province, apart from the conventional energy sector, is still lagging, especially in construction. “I find it quite amazing that each time we have an update it’s like a new budget,” said Mandel.

Source: National Post February 28, 2018 20:37 UTC