What is the purpose of federal “equalization” payments?
Answer: To help less wealthy provinces provide public services comparable to other provinces.
Equalization transfers federal funds to less prosperous provinces so all Canadians have access to reasonably comparable public services.
All answer choices
- To pay off Canada’s national debt.
- To fund the military.
- To give money directly to every citizen.
- To help less wealthy provinces provide public services comparable to other provinces. (correct answer)
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Government & Elections study guide.
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