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Is equalization still working? A Western Canada perspective

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Equalization — even the word sparks controversy. The program is meant to help provinces with lower fiscal capacity provide comparable public services, but in Western Canada it’s often seen as unfair, with Alberta, B.C., and Saskatchewan contributing far more to Ottawa than they receive back. For a deep dive into what equalization is, what it isn’t, and why critics say it may no longer be working, we’re joined by Mike Holden, VP of Policy and Chief Economist at the Business Council of Alberta.
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