That is a very good point, and it may well be the decision the province makes. For 2008-09 it may well be that they forgo some benefits under the current recommendations with the new program, but going forward it may well be that they're much better off staying within the fixed framework. The question is whether, over the long term, three different equalization programs will be sustainable.
On May 29th, 2007. See this statement in context.