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the objective of putting Equalization back on track. |
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The Panel appreciates very much the extensive cooperation, ideas, and insight provided by the provinces and by leading experts and academics across Canada.
Throughout the process, we were struck by how little is known about Canada’s Equalization program and the many misconceptions about what it is and is not designed to achieve. We also listened carefully over the past few months while the purpose of Equalization was questioned and serious
concerns were raised about its future viability in Canada.
As Panel members, we hope our report will shed more light on this important Canadian program. And we hope our recommendations will help focus the debate and achieve the objective of putting Equalization back on track.
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