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The article deals with the declining performance of cities and towns in Canada. It presents information on the role of cities in the gross domestic product of Canadian provinces. An overview of the social and economic problems facing cities and towns in Canada is provided. It explores the difficulties facing cities and towns in raising funds. INSETS: RISING FROM THE ASHES;NEW DEAL.

The article focuses on the budget surplus of Alberta. It discusses the role of its oil fields in the growing budget surplus of the Canadian province. The impact of the surplus on corporate and personal income taxes in Alberta is explored. It offers suggestions on allocating the budget surplus. INSETS: GOING IT ALONE;LOOKING AHEAD.

The article comments on the growing division among Canadian provinces that is contributing to the increasing weakness of the federal government. It presents an overview of the decentralized federation in Canada. It describes how the actions of provincial premiers emphasized provincial autonomy. It explores the qualities of asymmetrical federalism present in Canada. INSETS: BACK AND FORTH;DEFINITION.

The article comments on the interregional conflict among Canadian provinces. It states the reason for the decision of Newfoundland not to display the Canadian flag in its provincial buildings. The complaint of Ontario regarding its finances is presented. It discusses the increase in support for separatism among the people of Quebec. INSETS: DISCONNECT;LET'S BE CLEAR.

Provides information on freshwater lakes located in Canada. List of Canadian provinces and territories ranked by their freshwater surface area; Facts about lakes; Definition of jargons used by people who study lakes.

Focuses on the equal distribution of wealth in Canada by taking revenue from rich provinces and giving it to poorer ones. Description of Alberta's wealth; Background on the country's National Energy Plan; Problems with equalization payments in the region. INSETS: TALK ABOUT NOT SHARING;A NEW CANADA;LA BELLE PROVINCE.

The article discusses the equalization federal transfer program of Canada which allows the federal government to transfer cash payments to less wealthy provinces. It presents an overview of how the federal government calculate the equalization payments. Details of the standard level of tax revenue for the middle-income Canadian provinces are provided. It discusses the financial status of Canadian provinces. INSET: US TOO, US TOO.

The article presents the results of a survey by Dominion Institute that tests Canadians about their knowledge on their country. It states that 8% of surveyed people knew that the head of state is Queen Elizabeth II. It adds that 96% named the country's national anthem correctly and 56% knew its first two lines. It also adds that 16% of the respondents were able to cite the four provinces that formed Canada at Confederation in 1867.

The article discusses issues related to citizenship in Quebec and Canada. Members of Parliament overwhelmingly supported the government's motion regarding the recognition of Quebecois as a nation. The province's separatists have been battling for decades to get that recognition for Quebec. Canada is founded on the principle that all citizens are equal. A book titled "What is a Canadian?" features the views of many prominent Canadians on their citizenship.

The article discusses the equalization payments collected by Canadian provinces in line with their revenue. An overview of the calculation of equalization payments in relation with revenue is provided. It describes the scheme applied by the federal government to the equalization payments of Newfoundland, Labrador and Nova Scotia. It presents information on the deal forged by Newfoundland and Labrador with the federal government concerning their equalization payments.

The article presents several quotes on issues related to Canada. Remarks from columnist Roy MacGregor on the political system of Canada. Member of Parliament David Kilgour stated his opinion on the need for fairness and equality among Canadian provinces. The comment of former Prime Minister Joe Clark on unity in Canada, is presented.