The Department of Finance is responsible for the development of fiscal, financial, statistical and economic policy. These responsibilities are primarily achieved by providing analysis and advice to Cabinet, Committees of Cabinet, government departments and agencies, boards and commissions. The department is responsible for the development and oversight of the annual provincial budget, the administration of provincial tax statutes, management of provincial borrowing and debt, project analysis, economic and fiscal forecasting, negotiation of federal transfers, and representing the province on national fiscal, economic and statistical matters.
