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
Read MoreSubsidies to Atlantic Canada represent corrosive political practices that damage the reputation of the region and the national fabric
Read MoreIf Canada continues to subsidize areas that aren’t economically viable, the standard of living in our country will continue to erode
Read MoreThere’s only one way for Albertans to get a fair deal in Canada: fight for it
Read MoreAn Alberta Taxpayer Protection Act, recall legislation, and a fair deal for the province within Canada a good place to start
Read MoreFiscal federalism, the lifeblood of the region’s economy, faces increasing pressure for reform, especially in the post-COVID-19 world
Read MoreIf the feds send the larger equalization rebate to Alberta, then it should be made out to the taxpayers who have been paying the bills
Read MoreThe government has all the information it needs if it’s going to appeal to the rest of Canada for a fairer equalization deal
Read MoreAlberta won’t get anything from the feds or the other provinces if Albertans not willing to fight for it
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