The provincial budget released Thursday is far from the surprise salvo of cuts to municipalities the government announced in the fall budget, but Edmonton city leaders are feeling let down. Iveson said the lack of a housing investment from the province represents a "lost opportunity to save money and reduce social disorder." City councillors have been pushing the province to contribute to supportive housing for several years and were especially vocal about the lack of funding last fall. Since then, Edmonton city council has made decisions to defer or cut projects in their own budget. "Budget 2020 recognizes that Alberta's job creators are the economic engine of our province," Riopel said in a statement.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2020 15:00 UTC