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Originally Posted by Fuzz
The feds transfer money to the provinces for health care, social services and equalization(the big three, anyway). All that happens is that Alberta gets less of the transfer back than Quebec and others. There is no way for Alberta to hold money back. We don't write Ottawa cheques. It all goes through the CRA.
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We need to begin collecting our own taxes, which would give us much more leverage in negotiations with the feds. It would allow us to withhold payments.
This was called for by Mr. Harper prior to his becoming PM. Having more control over our own future would be a fantastic asset right now.