John Barlow on Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1

In the House of Commons on June 7th, 2016. See this statement in context.

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1Government Orders

June 7th, 2016 / 1:35 p.m.

Conservative

John Barlow Conservative Foothills, AB

Mr. Speaker, I found it interesting that my colleague was comparing Canada and Norway, and the rainy day fund that Norway has.

I would just like to point out, Norway does not have equalization payments to the provinces. Being from Alberta, I know exactly the impact that has had on our province; $10 billion has left our province.

Is the hon. member saying we should eliminate equalization payments to the provinces? I am sure people in Alberta would have no problem with that.

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