You could take this equalization burden away from Ontario and it's still going to have those dollar issues, and the commodity prices issues.
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Canada has recorded a remarkably bad productivity performance. Productivity has been tepid in terms of absolute growth rates and relative to the growth and levels recorded in other major economies. If this continues it will threaten the standard of living of Canadians.Don Drummond
So far the inflation side has performed well, but we know there are lags between capacity pressures and inflation, so we have to worry about that.
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This is not just about tax cuts. It's about a cultural shift involving a major review of public policy and an increased commitment by the private sector to investment and innovation.
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He did a very good job as finance minister in Ontario. He's a very strong candidate for that position.
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That's not quite as forthcoming as B.C. and Manitoba were, but I read that as still they're likely to do it - again provided the Conservative federal government follows through.
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Ontario is not growing as fast as other areas. Is it appropriate to blame that on equalization I would say no,
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