Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe listens during a news conference, in Whistler, B.C., on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A former legislator with the Saskatchewan Party government appears to be at odds with the direction of the governing party.
British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday his province supports Newfoundland and Labrador's court case against the federal government over equalization payments — and is looking at filing a lawsuit of its own.British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday his province supports Newfoundland and Labrador's court case against the federal government over equalization payments — and is looking at filing a lawsuit of its own."B.C.
The provinces that don't receive payments, or feel they don't receive enough — Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador — have been increasingly vocal about their discontent. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who is chairing this year's Council of the Federation meetings, said he'll review the proposals coming from his counterparts. His province will get $3.3 billion in equalization payments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Houston said that despite disagreements around the table, the tone at this year's Council of the Federation meetings has been collegial.
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