They are asking for the same deal Alberta got when we went from a have-not to a have province. I'm not sure why we should oppose them in that.
I have no idea why the feds want to keep provinces in the gutter, but in this case, the transfer payments can be used to help a province get out of the gutter, and into a postion of self sustainablity. In the end, that is good for Alberta, and all of Canada, as we will be paying for one less province in the equalization system.
Nevermind that this is also a case of the Federal Liberals once again reneging on a promise. Quite frankly, anyone who opposes Martin and his cronies deserves our support.
Go Newfoundland Go.
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