Budget documents

For the report on Budget 2018, see:

• 2018-19 Government of Alberta Annual Reports
  • News: 2018 Annual Reports (June 28, 2019)

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2018-19 Final Results - Year-end Report (PDF, June 28, 2019)
• 2018-19 Third Quarter Report (includes update on the Path to Balance) (PDF, February 27, 2019)
  • News: Deficit down, path to balance on track (includes video)
• 2018-19 Second Quarter Report (PDF, November 30, 2018)
  • News: Access to tidewater focus of fiscal update
• 2018-19 First Quarter Report (PDF, August 31, 2018)
  • News: Deficit drops, economic recovery on track (includes video)

HTML format: Budget 2018 News Release and Budget Address

• News release: Budget 2018 – A recovery built to last (includes video) (March 22, 2018)
• Budget Address (March 22, 2018)

PDF format: Budget 2018 Fiscal Plan, Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report

• 2018-21 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report (March 22, 2018)

Excel format: Budget 2018 Fiscal Plan tables

• Economic Outlook Tables (XLSX, March 22, 2018)
• Path to Balance Tables (XLSX, March 22, 2018)
• Tax Plan Tables (XLSX, March 22, 2018)
• Other Fiscal Plan Tables (XLSX, March 22, 2018)

PDF and Excel format: Estimates

• 2018-19 Supplementary Supply Estimates (PDF, June 11, 2019)
  • See related Fact Sheet: Appropriation Act – 2018-19 Supplementary Estimates and 2019-20 Interim Supply Estimates (June 18, 2019)
• 2018-19 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (PDF, March 22, 2018)
• 2018-19 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (XLSX, March 22, 2018)
• 2018-19 Government Estimates (PDF, March 22, 2018)
• 2018-19 Government Estimates (XLSX, March 22, 2018)
• 2018-19 Interim Supply Estimates (PDF, March 14, 2018)

For the report on Budget 2017, see:

• 2017-18 Government of Alberta Annual Reports
  • News: Deficit down, jobs up in 2017 (includes videos) (June 28, 2018)

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2017-18 Third Quarter Report (PDF, February 28, 2018)
  • News: Economic growth exceeds expectations; deficit drops (includes video)
• 2017-18 Second Quarter Report (PDF, November 28, 2017)
  • News: Alberta's economy is looking up (includes video)
• 2017-18 First Quarter Report (PDF, August 23, 2017)
  • News: Economic recovery underway, deficit steady (includes video)

HTML format: Budget 2017 News Release and Budget Address

• News release: Budget 2017 - Working to make life better (includes video) (March 16, 2017)
• Budget Address (March 16, 2017)

PDF format: Budget 2017 Fiscal Plan, Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report

• 2017-20 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report (March 16, 2017)

Excel format: Budget 2017 Fiscal Plan tables

• Economic Outlook Tables (XLSX, March 16, 2017)
• Tax Plan Tables (XLSX, March 16, 2017)
• Other Fiscal Plan Tables (XLSX, March 16, 2017)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2017-18 Supplementary Supply Estimates (PDF, March 14, 2018)
• 2017-18 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (PDF, March 16, 2017)
• 2017-18 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (XLSX, March 16, 2017)
• 2017-18 Government Estimates (PDF, March 16, 2017)
• 2017-18 Government Estimates (XLSX, March 16, 2017)
• 2017-18 Interim Supply Estimates (PDF, March 9, 2017)

For the report on Budget 2016, see:

• 2016-17 Government of Alberta Annual Reports
  • News: Annual report: navigating a challenging year (includes videos) (June 29, 2017)

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2016-17 Third Quarter Report (PDF, February 23, 2017)
  • News: Signs of economic recovery continue, deficit steady (includes video)
• 2016-17 Second Quarter Report (PDF, November 28, 2016)
  • News: Deficit steady, economy shows signs of stability (includes video)
• 2016-17 First Quarter Report (PDF, August 23, 2016)
  • News: Wildfire impact adds to economic challenges (see video)

HTML format: Budget 2016 News Release and Budget Address

• News release: Alberta Jobs Plan supports families, creates jobs, controls costs (includes video) (April 14, 2016)
• Budget Address

PDF format: Budget 2016 Fiscal Plan, Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report

• 2016-19 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report (April 14, 2016)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2016-17 Supplementary Supply Estimates No. 2 (PDF, March 7, 2017)
• 2016-17 Supplementary Supply Estimates (PDF, December 1, 2016)
• 2016-17 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (PDF, April 14, 2016)
• 2016-17 Government Estimates (PDF, April 14, 2016)
• 2016-17 Interim Supply Estimates (PDF, March 9, 2016)

For the report on Budget 2015 (October), see:

• 2015-16 Government of Alberta Annual Reports
  • News: Government stabilized funding for key public services in 2015-16, despite steep drop in oil prices (June 29, 2016)

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2015-16 Third Quarter Report (February 24, 2016)
  • News: Historically low oil prices and declining revenue impacting third quarter results (includes video)
• There was no 2015-16 Second Quarter release
• 2015-16 First Quarter Report (August 31, 2015)
  • News: First quarter report released (includes video)

HTML format: Budget 2016 News Release and Budget Address

• News release: Budget 2015 supports jobs and families (includes video) (October 27, 2015)
• Budget Address (October 27, 2015)

PDF format: Budget 2015 (October): Fiscal Plan, Business Plans, Highlights, Budget Address and Consultation Report

• 2015-18 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address, Highlights Fact Cards, and Consultation Report (October 27, 2015)

PDF format: Budget 2015 (October): Estimates

• 2015-16 Supplementary Supply Estimates (March 9, 2016)
• 2015-16 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (October 27, 2015)
• 2015-16 Government Estimates (October 27, 2015)
• 2015-16 Interim Supply Estimates No. 2 (June 16, 2015)
• 2015-16 Interim Supply Estimates (March 16, 2015)

PDF format: Budget 2015 (March): Budget documents that were not passed

• Budget Documents - Fiscal Plan, Business Plans, Budget Address, Consultation Report (March 26, 2015)
• 2015-16 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (March 26, 2015)
• 2015-16 Government Estimates (March 26, 2015)

For the report on Budget 2014, see: 2014-15 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: 2014-15 annual reports now available online (Jun 30, 2015).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2014-15 Third Quarter Fiscal Report (Feb 24, 2015)
  • News: Third quarter results show a decline in energy revenue
• 2014-15 Second Quarter Report (Nov 26, 2015)
  • News: Alberta focused on fiscal restraint
• 2014-15 First Quarter Report (Aug 27, 2014)
  • News: Surplus rises, borrowing decreases with first quarter results

HTML format: Budget 2014 News Release

• News release: Alberta balances budget, focuses on Albertans’ priorities in Budget 2014 (Mar 6, 2014)

PDF format: Budget 2014 Fiscal Plan, Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report

• 2014-17 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Consultation Report (Mar 6, 2014)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2014-15 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Mar 10, 2015)
• 2014-15 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Mar 6, 2014)
• 2014-15 Government Estimates (Mar 6, 2014)

For the report on Budget 2013, see: 2013-14 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Responsible spending and booming economy deliver strong balance sheet (Jun 30, 2014).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2013-14 Third Quarter Report (Feb 26, 2014)
  • News: Alberta government achieves third quarter surplus
• 2013-14 Second Quarter Report (Nov 26, 2013)
  • News: Alberta keeps finances on track as province rebuilds
• 2013-14 First Quarter Report (Aug 29, 2013)
  • News: Finances strong, province begins to address flood costs

PDF format: Budget 2013, Responsible Change

• 2013-16 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans and Budget Address (Mar 7, 2013)
  • News: Building Alberta: Budget 2013 delivers responsible change
• Budget 2013 Consultation Report and Background Information (Jan 21, 2013)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2013-14 Supplementary Supply Estimates No. 2 (Mar 4, 2014)
• 2013-14 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Nov 25, 2013)
• 2013-14 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Mar 7, 2013)
• 2013-14 Government Estimates (Mar 7, 2013)

For the report on Budget 2012, see: 2012-13 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 2013).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates and Economic Statements

• 2012-13 Third Quarter Report (Feb 19, 2013)
  • News: Leading by example: Salary freeze introduced after challenging third quarter
• 2012-13 Second Quarter Report (Nov 28, 2012)
  • News: Alberta's second quarter sees economic growth, spending restraint and lower than expected resource revenues
• 2012-13 First Quarter Report (Aug 30, 2012)
  • News: Global market uncertainty impacting Alberta's fiscal picture

PDF format: Budget 2012, Investing in People

• 2012-15 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Fact Cards (Feb 9, 2012)
  • News: Budget 2012 invests in families, communities and supports for the vulnerable

PDF format: Estimates

• 2012-13 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Mar 5, 2013)
• 2012-13 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Feb 9, 2012)
• 2012-13 Government Estimates (Feb 9, 2012)

For the report on Budget 2011, see: 2011-12 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Strengthening economy, responsible decision-making highlight 2011-12 (Jun 28, 2012).

Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2011-12 Third Quarter Report (Feb 9, 2012)
  • No news release (same day as Budget 2012)
• 2011-12 Second Quarter Report (Nov 21, 2011)
  • News: Volatile financial markets and global economic uncertainty dampen Alberta's fiscal situation
• 2011-12 First Quarter Report (Aug 17, 2011)
  • News: Solid planning and increased revenue lead to lower deficit forecast

Budget 2011: Building a better Alberta

• 2011-14 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Feb 24, 2011)
  • News: Budget 2011 lays the foundation to build a better Alberta

2011-12 Budget Estimates

• 2011-12 Supplementary Supply Estimates No. 2 (Feb 9, 2012)
• 2011-12 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Nov 22, 2011)
• 2011-12 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Feb 24, 2011)
• 2011-12 Government Estimates (Feb 24, 2011)

For the report on Budget 2010, see: 2010-11 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Alberta's fiscal results improve in 2010-11 (Jun 29, 2011).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2010-11 Third Quarter Report (Feb 24, 2011)
  • No news release (same day as Budget 2011)
• 2010-11 Second Quarter Report (Nov 22, 2010)
  • News: Weak revenue and increased spending for disasters and emergencies push deficit higher
• 2010-11 First Quarter Report (Aug 25, 2010)
  • News: Alberta's bottom line unchanged from budget forecast

PDF format: Budget 2010, Striking the Right Balance

• 2010-13 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Feb 9, 2010)
  • News: Budget 2010 strikes the right balance by focusing on Albertans' priorities while limiting spending

PDF format: Estimates

• 2010-11 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Feb 24, 2011)
• 2010-11 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Feb 9, 2010)
• 2010-11 Government Estimates (Feb 9, 2010)

For the report on Budget 2009, see: 2009-10 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Alberta's 2009-10 deficit down to $1 billion (Jun 24, 2010).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2009-10 Third Quarter Report (Feb 9, 2010)
  • No news release (same day as Budget 2010)
• 2009-10 Second Quarter Report (Nov 26, 2009)
  • News: Government taking action to balance budget by 2012-13
• 2009-10 First Quarter Report (Aug 26, 2009)
  • News: Lower natural gas prices drive deficit higher

PDF format: Budget 2009, Building on our Strength

• 2009-12 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Apr 7, 2009)
  • News: Budget 2009 builds on strength to foster growth and support programs for Albertans

PDF format: Estimates

• 2009-10 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Feb 17, 2010)
• 2009-10 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Apr 7, 2009)
• 2009-10 Government Estimates (Apr 7, 2009)
• 2009-10 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 2, 2009)

For the report on Budget 2008, see: 2008-09 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Government posts lower-than-forecast deficit in 2008-09 (Jun 30, 2009).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2008-09 Third Quarter Report (Feb 26, 2009)
  • News: Province's commitments on track despite market-induced deficit
• 2009 Economic Update (Feb 19, 2009)
• 2008-09 Second Quarter Report (Nov 18, 2008)
  • News: Province on track to meet budget commitments despite global economic downturn and lower oil prices
• 2008-09 First Quarter Report (Aug 26, 2008)
  • News: Higher surplus to boost savings and address climate change
• 2008 Mid Year Economic Update (Aug 26, 2008)

PDF format: Budget 2008, The Right Plan for Today and Tomorrow

• 2008-11 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Apr 22, 2008)
  • News: Elimination of $1-billion health care premiums highlights Budget 2008

PDF format: Estimates

• 2008-09 Supplementary Supply Estimates No. 2 (Mar 2009)
• 2008-09 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Nov 24, 2008)
• 2008-09 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Apr 22, 2008)
• 2008-09 Government Estimates (Apr 22, 2008)

For the report on Budget 2007, see: 2007-08 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Government addresses growth pressures in 2007-08 (Jun 24, 2008).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2007-08 Third Quarter Report (Feb 19, 2008)
  • News: Government releases 2007-08 Third Quarter Fiscal Update
• 2007-08 Second Quarter Report (Nov 20, 2007)
  • News: Higher surplus injects dollars to Heritage Fund and Capital Account
• 2007-08 First Quarter Report (Aug 24, 2007)
  • News: Surplus provides boost for Heritage Fund and capital funding

PDF format: Budget 2007, Managing Our Growth

• 2007-10 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Apr 19, 2007)
  • News: Budget 2007 addresses Alberta's price of prosperity

PDF format: Estimates

• 2007-08 Supplementary Supply Estimates No. 2 (Mar 16, 2008)
• 2007-08 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Nov 21, 2007)
• 2007-08 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Apr 19, 2007)
• 2007-08 Government Estimates (Apr 19, 2007)
• 2007-08 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 8, 2007)

For the report on Budget 2006, see: 2006-07 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Government annual report confirms Alberta among the best places to live, work and play (Jun 28, 2007).

Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2006-07 Third Quarter Report (Feb 26, 2007)
  • News: Tax revenue and investment income lift Alberta's surplus to $7 billion
• 2006-07 Second Quarter Report (Nov 15, 2006)
  • News: Alberta's strong economy drives revenue increase
• 2006-07 First Quarter Report (Aug 23, 2006)
  • News: Strong fiscal results allow increased investment in capital and savings

Budget 2006: Strengthening Today, Securing Tomorrow

• 2006-09 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Mar 22, 2006)
  • News: Budget 2006 balances immediate and long-term priorities of Albertans

2006-07 Budget Estimates

• 2006-07 Supplementary Supply Estimates No. 2 (Mar 8, 2007)
• 2006-07 Supplementary Supply Estimates (Aug 24, 2006)
• 2006-07 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Mar 22, 2006)
• 2006-07 Government Estimates (Mar 22, 2006)
• 2006-07 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 2, 2006)

For the report on Budget 2005, see: 2005-06 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Record resource revenue provides boost for infrastructure and savings (Jun 26, 2006).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2005-06 Third Quarter Report (Feb 27, 2006)
  • News: Heritage Fund receives billion-dollar injection from 2005-06 surplus
• 2005-06 Second Quarter Report (Nov 16, 2005)
  • News: Record energy revenues boost province's surplus
• 2005-06 First Quarter Report (Aug 29, 2005)
  • News: Higher revenue allows for increased investments in priority areas

PDF format: Budget 2005, Investing in the Next Alberta

• 2005-08 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Apr 13, 2005)
  • News: Budget 2005 invests in the next Alberta

PDF format: Estimates

• 2005-06 Supplementary Estimates No. 2 (Feb 28, 2006)
• 2005-06 Supplementary Estimates (Nov 16, 2005)
• 2005-06 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Apr 13, 2005)
• 2005-06 Government Estimates (Apr 13, 2005)
• 2005-06 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 11, 2005)

For the report on Budget 2004, see: 2004-05 Government of Alberta Annual Reports and news: Accumulated debt eliminated, support boosted for health, education and infrastructure in 2004-05 (Jun 29, 2005).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2004-05 Third Quarter Report (Feb 28, 2005)
• 2004-05 Second Quarter Report (Nov 29, 2004)
• 2004-05 First Quarter Report (Aug 31, 2004)

PDF format: Budget 2004, On Route, On Course: Heading Toward Alberta's Second Century

• 2004-07 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Mar 24, 2004)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2004-05 Supplementary Estimates (Mar 8, 2005)
• 2004-05 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Mar 24, 2004)
• 2004-05 Government Estimates (Mar 24, 2004)
• 2004-05 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 8, 2004)

For the report on Budget 2003, see: 2003-04 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 2004).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2003-04 Third Quarter Report (Feb 25, 2004)
• 2003-04 Second Quarter Report (Nov 26, 2003)
• 2003-04 First Quarter Report (Aug 27, 2003)

PDF format: Budget 2003, Making Alberta Even Better

• 2003-06 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Apr 8, 2003)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2003-04 Supplementary Estimates No. 2 (Feb 25, 2004)
• 2003-04 Supplementary Estimates (Nov 26, 2003)
• 2003-04 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Apr 8, 2003)
• 2003-04 Government Estimates (Apr 8, 2003)
• 2003-04 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 4, 2003)

For the report on Budget 2002, see: 2002-03 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 2003).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2002-03 Third Quarter Report (Feb 26, 2003)
• 2002-03 Second Quarter Report (Nov 20, 2002)
• 2002-03 First Quarter Report (Aug 29, 2002)

PDF format: Budget 2002, The Right Decisions for Challenging Times

• 2002-05 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Mar 19, 2002)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2002-03 Supplementary Estimates No. 2 (Feb 26, 2003)
• 2002-03 Supplementary Estimates (Nov 20, 2002)
• 2002-03 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Mar 19, 2002)
• 2002-03 Government Estimates (Mar 19, 2002)
• 2002-03 Interim Supply Estimates (Mar 2, 2002)

For the report on Budget 2001, see: 2001-02 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 2002).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal and Economic Updates

• 2001-02 Third Quarter Report (Feb 27, 2002)
• 2001-02 Second Quarter Report (Nov 21, 2001)
• Fiscal and Economic Update (Oct 18, 2001)
• 2001-02 First Quarter Report (Aug 28, 2001)

PDF format: Budget 2001, The Future – Meeting Priorities, Sharing Benefits

• 2001-04 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans, Budget Address and Highlights (Apr 24, 2001)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2001-02 Supplementary Estimates (No. 2) (Feb 28, 2002)
• 2001-02 Supplementary Estimates (Nov 21, 2001)
• 2001-02 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Apr 24, 2001)
• 2001-02 Government Estimates (Apr 24, 2001)

For the report on Budget 2000, see: 2000-01 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 2001).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 2000-01 Third Quarter Report (Feb 5, 2001)
• 2000-01 Second Quarter Report (Nov 14, 2000)
• 2000-01 First Quarter Report (Aug 31, 2000)

PDF format: Budget 2000, New Century, Bold Plans

• 2000-03 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans and Budget Address (Feb 24, 2000)

PDF format: Estimates

• 2000-01 Supplementary Estimates (No. 2) (Apr 24, 2001)
• 2000-01 Supplementary Estimates (Nov 3, 2000)
• 2000-01 Offices of the Legislative Assembly Estimates (Feb 24, 2000)
• 2000-01 Government Estimates (Feb 24, 2000)

For the report on Budget 1999, see: 1999-00 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 2000).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 1999-00 Third Quarter Report (Feb 22, 2000)
• 1999-00 Second Quarter Report (Nov 29, 1999)
• 1999-00 First Quarter Report (Aug 31, 1999)

PDF format: Budget 1999, The Right Balance

• 1999-02 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans and Budget Address (Mar 11, 1999)

For the report on Budget 1998, see: 1998-99 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 1999).

Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 1998-99 Third Quarter Report (Feb 24, 1999)
• 1998-99 Second Quarter Report (Nov 24, 1999)
• 1998-99 First Quarter Report (Aug 31, 1998)

Budget 1998: Agenda for Opportunity

• 1998-01 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans and Budget Address (Feb 12, 1998)

For the report on Budget 1997, see: 1997-98 Government of Alberta Annual Reports (Jun 1998).

PDF format: Quarterly Fiscal Updates

• 1997-98 Third Quarter Report (Mar 17, 1998)
• 1997-98 Second Quarter Report (Nov 26, 1997)
• 1997-98 First Quarter Report (Aug 28, 1997)

PDF format: Budget 1997, Building Alberta Together

• 1997-00 Fiscal Plan, Government and Ministry Business Plans and Budget Address (Feb 11, 1997)

Budget documents prior to 1997-98 are available from the Alberta Government Library.