Federal-provincial relations in Canada have been dominated in recent years by debate over the “fiscal imbalance,” defined as the apparent shortfall of provincial government revenues compared to the federal government’s surpluses, relative to the spending requirements of each level of government under the Constitution. This article gives an overview of debate on the fiscal imbalance in Canada, including a summary of its origins, as well as discussions of alternative perspectives on the issue.
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Central to the Western Canadian grain industry is the Canadian Wheat Board, which is the sole marketer of western Canadian wheat and barley sold for human consumption. This article discusses the Canadian Wheat Board, including its mandate and operation, the history of wheat regulation in Canada, as well as current debates and pressures on the Board.
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The value of the Canadian dollar relative to other national currencies plays an important role in the political and economic life of the nation. However, it is not often clear exactly how the price of the dollar is determined, or what role governments and other financial actors play in this process. This article provides an introduction to the process of valuing the Canadian dollar relative to other nations’ currencies. Specific topics discussed include the modern system of currency exchange, market and government influences on the value of the dollar, as well as important economic, political, and social consequences caused by changes in the dollar.
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