Share this Story : PNI Atlantic News Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

LETTER: Taking issue with equalization group claims

Another look at equalization

For many years, Father Al Maroun has run a Facebook page called Nova Scotia Equalization Fairness. Maroun uses this platform to spread false claims that Cape Breton fails to receive its fair share of the equalization payments our province receives from the Government of Canada.

Subscribe now to access this story and more:

Unlimited access to the website and app

Exclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcasts

Full access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on

Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists

Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists

Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.

Unlimited access to the website and app

Exclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcasts

Full access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on

Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists

Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists

Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.

Access additional stories every month

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting community

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

Maroun says Nova Scotia should cut the Cape Breton Regional Municipality a cheque each year equivalent to our rightful share of the federal equalization grant. He insists this is a requirement of Canada’s Constitution.

He has attracted a small coterie of admirers who lionize him and eagerly consume his fairytale of woe.

Whenever I see these posts, I take the time to........

© PNI Atlantic news