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The article focuses on some of the incontinent facts about the practice of equalization in Canada. The authors mention that equalization is considered a transfer of funds from high-cost provinces to low-cost provinces in the country. They also note that transfer programs actually weaken the economies of low income provinces in the country.

Looks at the fiscal imbalance in Canada. Definitions of fiscal imbalance; Implications of fiscal imbalance in governmental accountability, overall level of taxation and policy inflexibility; Tendency to transfer federal funds to subnational governments; Suggested solutions to the fiscal imbalance.

The article focuses on the aspects of the proposed bill C-323 in Canada and its possible effects to the country's mining sector. The author mentions that the bill would give Canadian courts the jurisdiction over companies that violated international laws and Canadian treaties. He states that the proposed bill poses threat to Canadian companies, particularly in the mining sector, especially those that are wrongfully accused with such violations.

The article discusses the benefits of government-funded medical savings accounts (MSAs) in Canada. MSAs could be used as payment for the medical services of a family or individual, and could also be spend on uninsured services. These accounts directly covers the poor as well as abolished the centralized fee schedules established by the government.

The article discusses the "Economic Freedom of North America: 2008 Annual Report" of the Fraser Institute for the U.S. and Canada. The report indicates that Canadian cities except Alberta have low of economic freedom compared to the U.S. influenced by weak fiscal federalism. It claims that the provinces with high levels of economic freedom are characterized by flexible labour markets, smaller government and lower taxes.

The author focuses on the gradual establishment of sound relations between Canada and the United States after the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. He recalls the anti-American wave that followed in Canada then, but the public opinion has changed now. The Canadian government is acting appropriately to construct stable relations between the two countries.

The article discusses on the Canada-US softwood agreement. The author describes that the best deal for Canada, the economy, and the Canadian forestry industry would have been a radical change in Canadian forestry policies that would have removed the US complaint that the stumpage fee is too low and thus subsidizes the Canadian industry.

Focuses on the initiative launched to promote economic freedom in the Arab World by the Fraser Institute and the John Templeton Foundation in Canada. Plan to advance work on the Economic Freedom of the Arab World index; Collaboration made with national and regional chambers to build a network of regional institutes and organizations dedicated to economic freedom; Integration of human stories demonstrating the liberating power of freedom and entrepreneurship in the program.

Examines the problem with Canadian sovereignty. Definition of national sovereignty by the Council of Canadians; Impact of the trade relations between Canada and United States on sovereignty; Cultural policy; Role of trade treaties in limiting state power.

Focuses on the influence of the Canada-U.S.. trade relationship on the bad economic conditions in Canada. Result of diplomatic disputes; Possible consequences of protectionism in the U.S. on Canadian business; Role of the Canadian dollar in the economic vexation.

The second edition of Economic Freedom of North America is yet another powerful affirmation of the positive impact economic freedom has on economic prosperity. The study is unique in that it is the first to measure the differences in economic freedom among 10 Canadian provinces and 50 U.S. states. The study shows that the vast majority of the difference in affluence across Canada, and North America for that matter, can be explained by differences in economic freedom. Individual drive and ingenuity is simply a better motor of growth than an intertwined web of government planning and government restrictions, which now characterizes too much of the Canadian economy.

The article reports on the relevance of economic freedom in reducing poverty in Canada. It mentions that economic freedom assesses the extent to which individuals and families are free to make their economic decisions regarding where to work, what to buy, what to sell, and where to invest. According to a research, economic freedom is vital to economic prosperity because it provides the institutions the rule of law and protection of private property that are necessary for wealth creation.

Presents an essay on Canada's attempts at rural development. Contention that preservation programs are bribes trapping young people in dead-end jobs; Ireland as an example of a country losing its young despite government subsidies and a strong tourism trade; Two approaches to rural redevelopment and the costs; Comparison of Canadian and Icelandic responses to change; Iceland's success; Collateral damage of rural policies; Belief that the best rural program is no rural program.