Saskatchewan government proposes new '50-50' equalization formula

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resurrecting the equalization debate by proposing a new, “fairer” formula for the $18 billion federal program.
Moe’s plan, thought by some to be a long shot because it would strip Quebec, equalization’s largest beneficiary, of billions each year, involves splitting half of the total equalization pot among all 10 provinces.
While equalization has long been a source of frustration among some provinces, it’s not clear if any will endor