Equalization Referendum

• Alberta’s equalization vote won’t force changes. Here’s what you need to know

  Alberta's referendum on whether to scrap equalization from the Constitution has virtually no chance of doing what it proposes, say experts.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
  
• On the ballot: Equalization referendum largely misunderstood by Albertans

  While a plurality of Albertans polled are in support of removing equalization from the constitution, many don't seem to understand it or the effects of the referendum.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2021
  
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• Albertans to vote on daylight saving time, equalization in the fall; pension and police to be further studied

  Albertans will have a few questions to answer on the ballot during this fall's municipal election.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2021
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• Question on fair deal for Calgary taxpayers won’t be added to municipal ballot

  City council voted 11-3 to strike down adding a question regarding a fair deal for Calgary within Alberta to the municipal ballot on Oct. 18.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2021
• Work on fiscal framework plebiscite to go ahead for ‘informed discourse’: Nenshi

  When Calgarians go to the polls in October, they could be asked about the city's fiscal framework with the province as well as federal equalization payments.

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
• Premier Jason Kenney on southern Alberta infrastructure, rural doctors

  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney addresses a wide range of issues affecting southern Alberta, including infrastructure and agriculture upgrades, rural doctors, the COVID-19 pandemic and the controversy over speechwriter Paul Bunner.

  Politics

  Jul 2, 2020
• Provincial referendum during municipal election disrespectful: Calgary mayor

  Calgary's mayor says adding a provincial referendum on equalization to the next municipal election is disrespectful to citizens who want to focus on local issues.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2020