“ The population of a province shall be ascertained from time to time in the case of the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta respectively by the last quinquennial census or statutory estimate of population made under the Acts establishing those provinces or any other Act of the Parliament of Canada making provision for the purpose, and in the case of any other province by the last decennial census for the time being. ”

“ See also Part III of the Constitution Act, 1982, which sets out commitments by Parliament and the provincial legislatures respecting equal opportunities, economic development and the provision of essential public services and a commitment by Parliament and the government of Canada to the principle of making equalization payments. ”

“ Transfer of Property in Schedule. 109. Property in Lands, Mines, etc. 110. Assets connected with Provincial Debts. 111. Canada to be liable for Provincial Debts. 112. Debts of Ontario and Quebec. 113. Assets of Ontario and Quebec. ”