Oil and gas extraction sector contributes $53B to federal finances
MARK MILKE and LENNIE KAPLAN: Much of Alberta's revenues end up in provinces such as Quebec via federal transfers (FREE)
Tag: Equalization
Alberta’s own Independence Day is fast approaching
BARRY COOPER: Laurentian Canada is expected to reject any proposals to re-negotiate equalization out of hand, thereby precipitating a major political crisis (FREE)
Alberta still pulling its economic weight despite hard times
EYE ON ALBERTA: Although its economy is taking a beating, the chances of it receiving equalization payments enjoyed by other disadvantaged provinces is nil (FREE)
Atlantic Canada won’t prosper until it kicks the equalization habit
DAVID MACKINNON: Subsidies to Atlantic Canada represent corrosive political practices that damage the reputation of the region and the national fabric
Is Canada destined to fall into Greenland’s welfare trap?
PETER HOLLE: If Canada continues to subsidize areas that aren’t economically viable, the standard of living in our country will continue to erode (FREE)
Equalization referendum is crucial step in Alberta’s fight for fairness
FRANCO TERRAZZANO: There’s only one way for Albertans to get a fair deal in Canada: fight for it (FREE)
Alberta taxpayers need some wins in upcoming legislative session
FRANCO TERRAZZANO: An Alberta Taxpayer Protection Act, recall legislation, and a fair deal for the province within Canada a good place to start (FREE)
Atlantic Canada facing a political vulnerability
FRED MCMAHON: Fiscal federalism, the lifeblood of the region’s economy, faces increasing pressure for reform, especially in the post-COVID-19 world
Equalization rebate should go to Albertans, not the Alberta government
FRANCO TERRAZZANO: If the feds send the larger equalization rebate to Alberta, then it should be made out to the taxpayers who have been paying the bills
The big question about Alberta referendums is why?
DOUG FIRBY: The government has all the information it needs if it’s going to appeal to the rest of Canada for a fairer equalization deal (FREE membership content)
Albertans ready to fight for fairness and tackle equalization
FRANCO TERRAZZANO: Alberta won’t get anything from the feds or the other provinces if Albertans not willing to fight for it (FREE membership content)
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