Enshrined in our constitution, Canadians expect equal treatment and benefits from their government. But when government services come from provinces and not Ottawa, differences can be enormous. Canada's provinces have unequal means to pay for those responsibilities, as the balance of wealth shifts over time. Richard Starr traces the history of equalization and shows how it has been undermined and attacked, and proposes how it can be reframed for the twenty-first century.

A bounty of delicious, modern lobster recipes from Canada's top kitchens!