Harper to try to resolve ‘fiscal imbalance’ in upcoming budget

After so many years of what Paul Boothe has called 'smash and grab federalism,' the government of Canada would attempt to put an end to annual negotiations on specific issues and side deals in exchange for a comprehensive agreement. But how?

On Dec. 19, 2005, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper made a campaign stop in Québec City to outline his vision for the future of Canadian federalism and Canada-Quebec relations. Since then, many political commentators have gone back to what became known as the "open federalism speech" to e...

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