Reforming Equalization: Balancing Efficiency, Entitlement and Ownership

In this paper, we provide an overview of the equalization grant system in Canada and the issues that have been raised concerning the reform of the fiscal transfer system. Any reforms to the equalization grant system have to balance three concerns — “efficiency” effects that arise through federal fin...

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Main Author: Bev Dahlby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Calgary 2014-08-01
Series:The School of Public Policy Publications
Online Access:https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dahlby-equalization.pdf