Canadians would be paying additional $1000 a year if it weren’t for Alberta’s contribution: report (opens original article in a new tab)

A report states that Alberta's significant financial contribution to federal finances prevents Canadian taxpayers from paying an additional $1,000 annually, with Alberta's net contribution over nine years projected at $321.9 billion.

• Alberta's net contribution to federal finances over nine years is projected at $321.9 billion.
• Without Alberta's contribution, Canadian taxpayers would pay an additional $1,000 annually to maintain current federal spending.
• Other provinces received more in federal transfers than they contributed, while Alberta was a net contributor.