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Originally Posted by iggy_oi
Makes you wonder why Harper changed his mind when he was finally in a position to actually make the change.
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Canada was relatively stable, and any discussion on equalization or devolution of power to the provinces is risky politically from a federal POV. Especially when Quebec believes in the suck and blow method of demanding the federal government not rule over Quebec, but still use their powers of taxation to benefit them.
Today, there's a lot more interprovincial strife, and two of Canada's golden geese are in trouble (auto manufacturing and energy). Now is when you consider taking steps like the Alberta Agenda and potentially other more Confederation destabilizing steps to get a better deal for Alberta (and in the process, several other provinces).