Ken Boessenkool

July 7th 2026 - Alberta - The Hub

Equalization has its problems, but it also has its benefits—even for Alberta

Equalization is a punching bag for separatists and frustrated federalists alike. Distaste for the program runs deep into Alberta’s provincial political culture, along with many myths about how it works and misconceptions about its value to Albertans. Equalization is far…

June 9th 2026 - Alberta - The Line

We have changed Canada before. We can do it again.

To hear Alberta separatists talk, one might think that the last 20 years of conservative activism had simply never happened in this country. The Line is partnering with Lead Not Leave to provide credible arguments for why Alberta should stay…

June 1st 2026 - Federal/Provincial Relations - The Line

Jared Wesley & Ken Boessenkool: The “love” of federalism must grow both ways

Too often federalism is reduced to a crude ledger: dollars in, dollars out; grievances paid, grievances owing. The Line is partnering with Lead Not Leave to provide credible arguments for why Alberta should stay in Canada. Click on the link…

December 2nd 2025 - Alberta - The Line

Carney and Smith adopt the Trudeau-Notley plan

Carney and Smith adopt the Trudeau-Notley plan I apologize in advance for the acronym hell you are about to read. Last week’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith saw Alberta sign on…

April 20th 2022 - Border - Canadian Tax Journal

Policy Forum: Border Carbon Adjustments— Four Practical Challenges

Canadian tax journal / revue fiscale Canadienne (2022) Ken Boessenkool, Mike Moffatt, Aaron Cosbey, and Michael Bernstein* * Ken Boessenkool is of the Max Bell School of Public Policy and the C.D. Howe Institute, Vulcan, Alberta (e-mail: ken@sidicus.com); Mike Moffatt…