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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits beside Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, left, and Québec Premier François Legault, right, as he meets with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa in February 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada’s federal transfer payment system badly needs a tune-up

Modernizing Canada’s fiscal arrangements is necessary to overcome considerable challenges that are impacting the country’s finances, including an aging population and climate change.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney gives a COVID-19 update in Edmonton in September 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Why Alberta lacks a mandate to reopen Canada’s Constitution

Given low levels of turnout and high levels of “no” support in urban areas, Alberta lacks a clear mandate to press for changes to Canada’s Constitution after its equalization referendum.
A pumpjack works at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta. Albertans are frequently critical of Canada’s equalization program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Why Canada’s equalization program needs a major overhaul

It’s virtually impossible to determine if Canada’s equalization program is succeeding or failing. That means it’s in dire need of a major overhaul rather than small tweaks here and there.

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