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The article reports that after Budget 2026, the Newfoundland and Labrador government is considering options for using windfall oil revenues in the fall. Finance Minister Craig Pardy says the government is weighing these options to provide deficit reduction and cost-of-living help.

The Finance Minister Craig Pardy told the Board of Trade about Budget 2026 and suggested there could be more cost-of-living relief in the fall if oil prices remain high. He indicated the relief could include cheques for residents, contingent on fall oil prices.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government plans to announce affordability measures in the provincial budget set for April 29, 2026, according to Finance Minister Craig Pardy. Pardy said the measures will come "tomorrow" and that the budget will reflect the Progressive Conservative campaign priorities, while noting the deficit is lower than the fall…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced that the provincial budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be tabled on April 29. Finance Minister Craig Pardy said the measures will address the deficit and that revenue and expenditure issues will be examined, with oil prices influencing affordability and budget decisions.

The province will deliver its first budget of the new government, Budget 2026, on Wednesday, April 29, focusing on improving residents' lives and future opportunities. Finance Minister Craig Pardy will present the Budget 2026 speech at 2:00 p.m. (1:30 p.m. in most of Labrador), with NTV's Ben Cleary providing coverage at 5:30 and 6.