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Canada’s Equalization System Explained: Does Alberta Really Have a Legitimate Complaint?

Alberta is one of Canada’s largest net contributors to federal finances, but does that mean it is unfairly paying Equalization to Quebec and other provinces? We examine how Equalization really works, who pays for it, why Alberta receives nothing, and which of Alberta’s complaints are legitimate.

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