Premier Andrew Furey says other provinces are coming on onboard and showing this province support in its court battle with Ottawa on the equalization program.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s argument is that the current formula is unfair, and doesn’t take into account important factors including demographics and the high cost of delivering services.
Furey says recent meetings with other premiers shows that many were not even aware that Newfoundland and Labrador is not a recipient of equalization under the current formula.
British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have all been very supportive in NL’s message to Ottawa.