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“The finance minister can have a lonely role … You’re the one that’s ultimately tasked with ensuring a strong balance sheet, ensuring a healthy financial statement and a balanced budget. Every other minister has a different assignment — and every other ministry requires those resources. “So my advice to the next finance minister? Don’t be afraid to say no and don’t be concerned if you end up with a reputation as a minister who says no. That means you’re doing your job.”
On Friday, Premier Danielle Smith will unveil her new provincial cabinet and political watchers will be keeping a close eye on who takes over the chore of overseeing Alberta’s $71-billion spending plan. The economic outlook in Alberta this year is more buoyant than in most other provinces, although a high level of uncertainty still exists.