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Equalization payments in Canada are:

Equalization payments help less wealthy provinces provide public services roughly comparable to wealthier provinces.

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Question: Equalization payments in Canada are:

Answer options:

  • Bonuses paid to senators ✅ Federal transfers to less wealthy provinces to provide comparable public services
  • Refunds for taxpayers
  • Payments to Indigenous communities only

Correct answer: Federal transfers to less wealthy provinces to provide comparable public services

Explanation: Equalization payments help less wealthy provinces provide public services roughly comparable to wealthier provinces.

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