The Paradox of Equalization: Solving Inequity by Increasing Disparities ...
The design of the equalization system is a policy concern in Canada because it has extensive political, social, and economic implications. Equalization is intended to ensure all provinces can offer similar public services and to reduce fiscally induced migration across the country. The program is en...
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ftdatacite:10.11575/prism/34951 2023-08-27T04:10:38+02:00 The Paradox of Equalization: Solving Inequity by Increasing Disparities ... Fuss, Jake 2018 https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/prism/34951 https://prism.ucalgary.ca/handle/1880/109329 en eng Faculty of Graduate Studies CreativeWork article 2018 ftdatacite https://doi.org/10.11575/prism/34951 2023-08-07T14:24:23Z The design of the equalization system is a policy concern in Canada because it has extensive political, social, and economic implications. Equalization is intended to ensure all provinces can offer similar public services and to reduce fiscally induced migration across the country. The program is entrenched in the constitution and has been in operation since 1957. However, equalization has been reformed numerous times over the decades and controversy has followed with each new iteration of the system. In 2018-19, fiscal equalization payments will total $18.96 billion and will be split between six provinces. Quebec will receive $11.73 billion, or 61.88% of the total amount, while Prince Edward Island will receive the most per capita at $2,835. Conversely, the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland & Labrador will not receive any money. This project was designed to determine the level of success equalization has had in meeting its own objectives and constitutional ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Newfoundland Prince Edward Island DataCite Metadata Store (German National Library of Science and Technology) Newfoundland Canada British Columbia ENVELOPE(-125.003,-125.003,54.000,54.000) |
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The design of the equalization system is a policy concern in Canada because it has extensive political, social, and economic implications. Equalization is intended to ensure all provinces can offer similar public services and to reduce fiscally induced migration across the country. The program is entrenched in the constitution and has been in operation since 1957. However, equalization has been reformed numerous times over the decades and controversy has followed with each new iteration of the system. In 2018-19, fiscal equalization payments will total $18.96 billion and will be split between six provinces. Quebec will receive $11.73 billion, or 61.88% of the total amount, while Prince Edward Island will receive the most per capita at $2,835. Conversely, the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland & Labrador will not receive any money. This project was designed to determine the level of success equalization has had in meeting its own objectives and constitutional ... |
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