Harper extols virtues of co-operating with the feds
This story reviews the millions of dollars in spending announced by the federal government for New Brunswick, against the equalization battle brewing with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador.
The Beacon, 21 June 2007
From hot topics like Equalization and Atlantica to insightful events on inter-provincial trade agreements, this issue of The Beacon covers all the ground necessary to get you up to speed on public policy research and debate.
Equalization: Deal or No Deal? Does it Matter?
National equalization expert and former Ontario Chamber of Commerce Policy Advisor David MacKinnon discusses Equalization
Greed knows no bounds in Atlantic Canada
In equalization, Ontario taking squarely on the chin but does not look like they are going to take it much longer. This article from the National Post relies on AIMS ground breaking equalization research to demonstrate that Ontario is getting a raw deal. Fiscal capacities in the equalization receiving provinces are greater than they are in Ontario, which does not receive equalization transfers.
New deal for equalization will cost us, analyst says
Equalization is about ensuring Canadians across the country receive comparable public services. This front-page article from the Daily Gleaner highlights what AIMS research repeatedly points out - the cost of providing services should be reflected in equalization.
Poor provinces getting too much from equalization
This article in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal features the latest in AIMS' Special Commentary Series on Equalization. Commentary author and AIMS senior policy analyst Bobby O’Keefe explains that any equalization formula should consider the actual cost of providing public services in each province.
New accord broken in Nova Scotia’s favour
Equalization receiving provinces are not getting their fair share; they are getting far too much. In this article from the Halifax Daily News highlights AIMS’ Special Commentary Series on Equalization. Senior policy analyst Bobby O’Keefe points out that the new equalization formula would be more effective if it accounted for the cost of providing services in the various provinces.
Is the federation rebalanced?
Not even close
Is the federation rebalanced? Not even close
This Commentary, Still More Equal than Others: Capped equalization still too much, examines how Ottawa overpays equalization receiving provinces.
Changes will cost N.B. billions: report
Provinces must stop focusing solely on equalization and start looking to federal transfers that actually help them grow their economies as well as provide better services. In this front page article from the Times and Transcript, AIMS provides another perspective to those demanding more federal dollars.