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Fiscal state of provinces offers Ottawa a chance to push more centralization—if it chooses—says IRPP report

A ‘stable, long-term’ solution is possible, but that’s hampered by an ‘accountability problem,’ and it's on display right now in Manitoba’s provincial election, says Brian Topp.

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Fiscal state of provinces offers Ottawa a chance to push more centralization—if it chooses—says IRPP report

A ‘stable, long-term’ solution is possible, but that’s hampered by an ‘accountability problem,’ and it's on display right now in Manitoba’s provincial election, says Brian Topp.

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