Equalization Payments
Jason Kenney says Francois Legault has shaky grasp of history when it comes to equalization
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shot back at his Quebec counterpart Monday, saying Francois Legault does not understand the history of equalization. Continue reading
Quebec not impressed with Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney’s pipeline plea
Quebec isn’t impressed with Premier-designate Jason Kenney calling on the province to help Alberta develop its natural resources. Continue reading
Separatist billboard campaign asks if Saskatchewan should leave Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The Prairie Freedom Movement has paid for four billboards in Saskatchewan asking if the province should leave Canada. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: Derek Fildebrandt’s Freedom Conservative Party says fix Canada or Alberta will vote to go it alone
Derek Fildebrandt and the Freedom Conservative Party has launched an ‘Equality or Independence’ campaign in Alberta — and he may have a point, Danielle Smith says. Continue reading
Quebec boycott? Albertans threaten to stop buying products amid pipeline spat
Quebec Premier François Legault said that ‘there’s no social acceptability’ for the Energy East pipeline in his province, which would carry ‘dirty energy.’ Continue reading
Equalization payments prompt criticism as Ontario becomes ‘have’ province
For the first time since the 2008 recession put Ontario on the have-not province list, Ontario is not provinces receiving money. Continue reading
Why Alberta doesn’t get equalization payments
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
For politicians, invoking equalization is a surefire way to garner points with voters. Anger boiled over again when the federal government extended the current program for another five years. But is it fair to say Alberta is handed a raw deal when it comes to equalization? A University of Alberta political scientist helps us sort it out. Continue reading
Equalization debate re-emerges ahead of ministers’ meeting in Ottawa
Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan and Alberta are all promising to press Finance Minister Bill Morneau and their other provincial counterparts for changes. Continue reading
Equalization payments — how they work, and why some provinces are upset
The federal government plans on keeping the equalization payment formula the same until 2024. Continue reading
Premier Scott Moe says he wants to renegotiate equalization
By David Baxter Reporter
Premier Scott Moe has said he wants to push for a renegotiation of the equalization formula. Opposition Leader Ryan Meili calls it the distraction of the day despite being open to the idea. Continue reading