Latest News About Nate Horner

Here are the latest notable items about Nate Horner, Alberta’s finance minister, based on recent coverage:

• Alberta finance minister Nate Horner has been in the news for comments on the province’s budget outlook, including discussions around deficits and the province’s fiscal rules. He has indicated that Alberta remains in a relatively strong position despite projected deficits, and he's been active in explaining budget decisions to the public.[4][5]

• In early 2026, Horner spoke about the budget deficit and ongoing fiscal strategy, stressing that Alberta would pursue spending priorities in health and education while avoiding broad tax hikes or large cuts. This is part of ongoing communications around the government’s fiscal plan.[5]

• Horner has been active on policy discussions around Alberta’s heritage fund and long-term investment strategy, including statements about rebuilding the sovereign wealth fund to pursue disciplined, long-term growth for Alberta’s future.[7]

If you’d like, I can pull more details on any of these topics (deficit forecasts, health/education spending, CPP stance, or heritage fund plans) and summarize the latest statements with direct quotes and dates. I can also add links to the specific articles for quick reference.