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
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
Although its economy is taking a beating, the chances of it receiving equalization payments enjoyed by other disadvantaged provinces is nil
Subsidies to Atlantic Canada represent corrosive political practices that damage the reputation of the region and the national fabric
If Canada continues to subsidize areas that aren’t economically viable, the standard of living in our country will continue to erode
There’s only one way for Albertans to get a fair deal in Canada: fight for it
An Alberta Taxpayer Protection Act, recall legislation, and a fair deal for the province within Canada a good place to start
Fiscal federalism, the lifeblood of the region’s economy, faces increasing pressure for reform, especially in the post-COVID-19 world
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 government has all the information it needs if it’s going to appeal to the rest of Canada for a fairer equalization deal
Alberta won’t get anything from the feds or the other provinces if Albertans not willing to fight for it
Study finds no link between the circumstances in the local economy, student unemployment and the level of subsidies handed out. So is it all political?
It is anyone’s guess how long Albertans will put up with this assault on their interests and insult to their self-respect
Even in the depths of recession, the province sent Ottawa $92 billion more than it received between 2014 and 2017: Fraser Institute