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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
Well I also think this has another effect for Quebec. It shows that the rank and file understand that they aren't going to get a better deal outside of Canada. It also removes their best bargaining chip to hold Canada hostage.
I can only hope that we see some leadership on the Federal level to start looking politely at Quebec and tell them that they have to generate more economically and balance their budget. It's time.
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Well the feds can't force them to spend 'better' or contribute more. All they could do is take away some of the carrot that is equalization payment, which I'd wouldn't be against. And that may (or may not) cause Quebec to re-prioritize.
I do get a little bored with all the griping about the payments from the west though, it's not nearly the issue they make it out to be, and on a percentage basis, Quebec isn't always even the biggest benefactor, though you'd never know it in Calgary.