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Originally Posted by accord1999
A larger economy and a debt-free and deficit-free Government of Alberta.
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Doubtful. Equalization is distributed from of the federal government tax pool. If the program didn't exist, then in theory every Albertan would have just slightly more money in their bank account, and the Provincial Gov't would likely be in the exact same position as it is today (dependent on O&G royalties to fill the coffers). The Alberta Government doesn't send money, they aren't involved in the process at all.