equalization

Canada’s equalization program is a crutch designed by “Laurentian elites” that prevents some eastern Canadian provinces from bolstering their own economies, several backbench United Conservative MLAs said Wednesday.Some MLAs say eastern Canadian provinces rely so heavily on equalization transfers, it prevents them from further developing their economies. (Josee St-Onge/ CBC)Canada’s equalization program is a crutch…

Legal and economic scholars say there’s virtually no chance Alberta’s planned referendum on equalization will result in changes to Canada’s constitution.Premier Jason Kenney and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu announced Monday that the Alberta government will move toward a provincial referendum on equalization. (Jason Franson/Canadian Press)Legal and economic experts say there’s virtually no chance Alberta’s planned…