The Balance of Federal-Provincial Expenditures

By Alex Usher. As far as institutional expenditures go, the presence of federal indirect transfers complicates a good historical look at the question.  Up until 1976, it’s possible to look directly at cash and tax transfers specifically designated for PSE, and it is possible again after 2007-08 when the Harper Government carved out a “dedicated” portion of the CST for post-secondary education. More...