Alta. poised to overtake Que. as No. 2 economy

[kass17]

Read this article at http://www.canada.com/montrealgazet...=cc2c95d3-715c-4d09-8469-e2af159c46bb&k=82670

One thing I don't get is if Quebec has the No 2 economy in Canada, why in the world is it considered a "have-not/poor" province.

Some crazy back door shenanigans are happening at l'Assemble Nationale.
No wonder everybody is sick and tired of hearing about Quebec's so-called fiscal imbalance.

 

[kass17]

oh yeah

I forget that they have a debt of over $110 billion, a tuition freeze, outrageously over the top social services, unions on top of unions, etc.... Maybe if they aligned themselves with the rest of Canada, then they could dig themselves out of the hole and not overburden the taxpayers in and outside Quebec. Oh but I guess any quebec politican with the kahonies to admit to all this would pretty much be commiting political suicide. Look at what's happening to Bouchard.

 

[gearheaded1]

Yee haw Alberta!

Listen to that Western engine roar! The tricky bit is that soon, we're going to have to learn to share... and pay the piper. The real "have-not" provinces need help (i.e. Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland - though it's changing...) and it's looks like it's going to be up to us, to bail them out. Good thing our PM is from an area that can manage its economy... (tougue in cheek).

 

[Toro]

Quebec had the second biggest economy because it is the second biggest province. That's what you would expect.

Quebec is considered a have not province because per capita GDP is below the Canadian average.

 

[Sassylassie]

gearhead 1 wrote: Listen to that Western engine roar! The tricky bit is that soon, we're going to have to learn to share... and pay the piper. The real "have-not" provinces need help (i.e. Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland - though it's changing...) and it's looks like it's going to be up to us, to bail them out. Good thing our PM is from an area that can manage its economy... (tougue in cheek).

I hear that engine roaring but keep in mind it's the Alantic Canadians that help keep that "Engine" running. Okay? We like Albertians here in the "Far East", want some Potted Meat. (No I don't know what potted meat is but NFLer's love it)

 

[turubawebmaster]

I thought Ontario of B.C. was the 2nd richest.... I'm surprise Quebec has one of the best economies in Canada... I heard quebecers pay a lot of taxes

 

[gearheaded1]

I've got family coast-to-coast so know all of Canada has their important part of the puzzle. There is a huge disconnect and disparity between the different parts of the country, and I do believe Alberta should likely be sharing its oil windfalls with areas without the black gold luxury. I think there's enough to go around... Did you hear OPEC approached Alberta/Canada to join the cartel?? Nutz!!

Just looking to poke some conversation with a pointy stick...