Tag: Fiscal transfers

Smith is at it again: distorting fiscal facts to fan separatist flames

Posted by Richard Starr | Sep 9, 2025 | Politics |

Is Alberta Premier Danielle Smith a traitor? That question came up earlier this year when...

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Trudeau’s tarnished health care legacy should not be allowed to stand

Posted by Richard Starr | Jan 9, 2025 | Health Care, Politics |

Justin Trudeau’s imminent departure has led to an outpouring of commentary on his legacy, both pro...

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Doug Ford is worried about a Poilievre government – Premiers like Tim Houston should be as well

Posted by Richard Starr | Jun 9, 2024 | Federal Politics, Nova Scotia Politics |

According to the Toronto Star, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is considering an early election call...

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Houston government sets sail without the fiscal albatross

Posted by Richard Starr | Oct 5, 2021 | Nova Scotia Politics, Politics |

It’s interesting to consider how abruptly political fashions can change – how it’s all about...

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On health transfers, Houston needs to lead ‘Anybody but Conservative’ campaign

Posted by Richard Starr | Sep 14, 2021 | Federal Politics |

We’ve seen this play out in previous federal election campaigns. The provinces, constitutionally...

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RICHARD STARR has had careers as a journalist, public servant, broadcaster, political staffer and freelance policy adviser. He is author of numerous newspaper and magazine articles, a former radio and TV producer and weekly newspaper editor, and the author of three non-fiction books. Starr has lived in Dartmouth for more than 30 years.

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