Does Harper’s classical federalism hold water?

Read this excellent article from Don Lenihan about the recent Harper gov't announcement that after 2016-17 increases in health-care funding will be tied to economic growth. Lots of people have defended this decision on the grounds that the feds are taking a more 'classical approach' to federalism. On first glance, the argument seems plausible. Why not just leave health to the provinces, Right? Well, no ...

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Author Don Lenihan