Tag #Interprovincial Relations

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Alberta's Equalization Payments: A Misguided Critique

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticized the federal equalization program, claiming it siphons billions from Alberta to benefit other provinces, while economist Trevor Tombe highlighted the program's fairness and its funding through federal taxes.

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Western Canada's Divided Front: Economic Unity vs. Separatist Sentiments

Western Canadian business leaders are demanding economic reforms from Ottawa, but divisions among premiers over resource development and separatist sentiments hinder their ability to present a united front, creating a challenge to Canada's economic stability and national unity.

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B.C. Premier Seeks Increased Federal Funding Post-Election

British Columbia Premier David Eby is using the recent federal Liberal Party victory to push for increased federal funding for infrastructure projects and a renegotiation of the province's status in Confederation, focusing on reducing dependence on the U.S. market and improving Canada's supply chain...

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Alberta Launches CA$29 Million Border Patrol Amidst U.S. Tariff Threats

Faced with President-elect Trump's tariff threats, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launched a CA$29 million Interdiction Patrol Team to enhance border security along its 298km border with Montana, involving sheriffs, support staff, canines, and drones, focusing on a two-kilometer "red zone" for incre...

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Western Premiers Prioritize Trade Corridor Amidst Pipeline Dispute and Secession Threats

Canadian Western premiers met in Yellowknife to prioritize a new trade corridor linking Northern resources to Prince Rupert via Hudson Bay and Churchill, aiming to boost Asian market access; disagreements persist between B.C. and Alberta on pipeline development, while the threat of Western separatis...

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Flaws in Canada's Equalization System Cost Taxpayers $1.1 Billion

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's claim that Alberta subsidizes other provinces through equalization payments is false, as Alberta doesn't contribute to the program; however, the current equalization formula is flawed, resulting in unnecessary $1.1 billion in payments this year and payments to provin...

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Alberta Bill Restricts Federal Access to Oil and Gas Sites

Alberta's government proposed a bill to restrict federal employees' access to oil and gas sites to prevent federal emission data collection, sparking a constitutional dispute over jurisdiction and environmental regulation; legal experts argue the bill is unconstitutional.

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