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Equalization has started gaining attention nationally and this Referendum will no doubt increase that – something essential to achieving fairness.

Below are links to some pieces that nicely outline and elaborate the flaws with Equalization and why all of Canada should support reforms.

CBC Power & Politics: Watch Bill explain to Canadians the significance of the Equalization Referendum

Edmonton Sun: What’s at stake with the Equalization Referendum?

National Post: Robbing Ontario and the West to pay for the rest — exposing the unfairness of equalization

Financial Post: Provinces are converging. Why is equalization still growing?

C2C Journal: Equalizing Canada's Equalization

Calgary Herald: Alberta's equalization referendum will start dialogue on Canada's future

Calgary Herald: Follow the Money: Quebec unfairly benefits from flaws in equalization

Edmonton Journal: 324 billion good reasons for Albertans to negotiate a new deal with Canada

Globe and Mail: Policymakers must recognize shrinking gap between rich and poor provinces

Globe & Mail (paywall): For Alberta and Quebec, the consequences of fiscal federalism are very different

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