Oil and gas extraction sector contributes $53B to federal finances
Alberta’s resource extraction is significant, and much of its revenues (as well as other economic activity and taxes) end up in provinces such as Quebec via federal transfers
Tag: Equalization
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Alberta still pulling its economic weight despite hard times
Although its economy is taking a beating, the chances of it receiving equalization payments enjoyed by other disadvantaged provinces is nil
Atlantic Canada won’t prosper until it kicks the equalization habit
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?
If Canada continues to subsidize areas that aren’t economically viable, the standard of living in our country will continue to erode
Equalization referendum is crucial step in Alberta’s fight for fairness
There’s only one way for Albertans to get a fair deal in Canada: fight for it
Alberta taxpayers need some wins in upcoming legislative session
An Alberta Taxpayer Protection Act, recall legislation, and a fair deal for the province within Canada a good place to start
Atlantic Canada facing a political vulnerability
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
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?
The government has all the information it needs if it’s going to appeal to the rest of Canada for a fairer equalization deal
Albertans ready to fight for fairness and tackle equalization
Alberta won’t get anything from the feds or the other provinces if Albertans not willing to fight for it