How has the national government aided Saskatchewan and its economic well-being?
Have students investigate the form and extent of federal government assistance to Saskatchewan. The students should: • indicate specific areas in which the federal government funding has been provided; • indicate how funds are allocated to specific provinces (determination of have and have-not categories of provinces); and, • indicate how the province’s agricultural sector has benefited from actions, services, policies, and funding from the federal government. Discuss the principle of equalization within the Canadian community. • The discussion could by facilitated by focusing on the responsibility of Canadians and regions of the nation towards the well-being of other Canadians and regions of the nation. Western Separatism Continuation of the Concept Development Lesson for: Regionalism, Paradigms, Political Power, Transfer Payments, and Equalization. Discuss whether every Canadian should be entitled to a basic level of services and opportunities. If yes, what should those basic service
