Proof that Equalization is Broken

M. Charest is going to cut taxes in Quebec based on increased monies from Ottawa. Quebec currently spends more per capita on programs than any other province, with the possible exception of Alberta (where the government never saw a dime it wouldn't spend). And the federal government continues to pour money into Quebec to ostensibly help it "provide similar services" to those available in other provinces...

Quebec already provides more services to it's citizens at higher cost than other provinces do. And it has the highest debt load per capita. Why should I, a taxpayer of Canada support handing them more money just so they can lower their taxes.

The first thing that should happen is that each jurisdiction in Canada that spends money should be forced to raise it. There should be limited "transfer" of monies from one level of government to another, because this is simple obfuscation - adding layers between the taxpayers who have to cough up the dough and the politicians and civil servants who "sell" the services to them.