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1. How Quebec can reduce its reliance on equalization

   New Quebec Premier François Legault (pictured above) said on the campaign trail that he’d like to “aim for zero equalization.” This is an ambitious goal that would change the face of fiscal federalism in Canada. But is it achievable? ...

2. City charters for Calgary and Edmonton—more local autonomy is good, more taxation isn’t

   In the latest speech from the throne in Alberta’s legislature, a lot of attention was given to the province’s troubling fiscal situation. Tucked away towards the end of the speech, however, was mention of something very interesting to ...

3. Property tax and minimum wage hikes squeezing fragile Calgary retailers

   Calgary retailers have had a bad year, to say the least. Sales were down 3.8 per cent year over year as of March as laid-off employees have trimmed expenses and those worried about prospective layoffs have sat on their wallets. With an ...