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The fiscal gospel according to Klein

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Ralph Klein, who takes credit for having come very close to balancing Alberta's provincial budget without a tax increase, is a self-styled populist who does not see himself as either liberal or conservative. Klein discusses his views on welfare, other public sector spending, and taxation.

Interview, Fiscal policy, Alberta, Budget deficits

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Ralph Klein's secret national unity plan

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Ralph Klein is rumored to be planning a secret initiative to unite the provincial premiers to head off a national unity crisis. Klein wants to divide responsibilities between provincial and federal governments to eliminate overlap. The effect of his plan on Quebec is discussed.

Canada, Political activity, Federal-provincial controversies

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Klein-clone Harris will soon face the music

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Klein will find it difficult to implement his proposals to lower taxes by one-third, balance the budget, and reduce provincial spending by $6 billion in three years. Unlike Alberta, Ontario does not strongly support free enterprise.

Ontario, Politics, Harris, Michael (Canadian premier)

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