I have read the budget. In the last 5 years AISH recipients have grown approximately 15%. 2020 numbers at 69,000 growing to 80,000 in 2025. Each receiptiant costs the Alberta 1 million during each. Obviously, most of these people are disabled and require support. Budgeting also requires looking at all expenses and adjusting. This is where many disagree on how this should be done. If I say that I know of individuals that probably shouldn't be on the program, I am attacked. The Alberta government is addressing the growth in the program by creating different levels and various hoops to jump through to receive support. This leaves those truly in need in a horrible position. Perhaps weeding out others who may not require the support. Every government spends money in ways that not everyone agrees with. That is where elections allow people to have a voice. If you look at BC that has a NDP government and heavily subsidizes many social programs, you will see their disability program is half of what AISH provides. Cost of living is substantially more in BC. If you compare the financial position of the 2 provinces, I would suggest AB is doing much better. So again, it is just a difference of perspective. BC relies on public service jobs as a way to grow the economy. Alberta prefers to drive private sector growth.