The federal equalization program — which distributes dollars to poorer provinces based on their ability to raise revenues — is rather simple in theory and noble in intent. According to the Canadian Constitution, equalization exists to “ensure that provincial governments…

The federal equalization program — which distributes dollars to poorer provinces based on their ability to raise revenues — is rather simple in theory and noble in intent. According to the Canadian Constitution, equalization exists to “ensure that provincial governments…

Any discussion of Alberta financial management must come to grips with the central role of resources revenues and the future financing of health and pensions.  First, a quick review of Alberta’s revenues.  In the past two decades, revenues from income…

CALGARY – Alberta’s poverty industry is at it again. A recently concluded review of Alberta’s welfare program saw the usual suspects trot out their heart-wrenching, single-mother-on-welfare anecdotes along with laments about welfare rates that are too low, affordable housing that…

CALGARY – Alberta’s poverty industry is at it again. A recently concluded review of Alberta’s welfare program saw the usual suspects trot out their heart-wrenching, single-mother-on-welfare anecdotes along with laments about welfare rates that are too low, affordable housing that…