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Equalization: Is it time to change the rules?
Published 3 days, 14 hours ago
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Equalization is back in the spotlight following Alberta’s referendum, with roughly one in four voters supporting leaving Canada. The controversial program remains a major flashpoint in the West, with critics arguing Alberta pays an unfair share. So, what happens to the equalization debate now that separation is off the table? Mike Holden, VP of Policy and Chief Economist at the Business Council of Alberta, joins us to break it down.