fluffy,
  For Alberta's contribution, roughly 10% of GDP, Alberta receives a lot. It has embassies and consulates all over the world to support travel, a nation that has fostered good relations and Alliances with other nations in the UN, NATO, NORAD and free trade agreements to facilitate the export of Albertan goods NAFTA, CETA and others. Albertan's are also protected by the Canadian Forces, RCMP and Search and Rescue services. Many Albertan's are also employed by the Canadian Government, notably on military bases like Cold Lake. Canadian tourists help your economy and Canadian branch offices employ Albertan's too. Albertan's also benefit from EI, Healthcare, the CCB and a host of other Canadian programs and Canadian infrastructure. This is just a start. In the end, I'd say Alberta gets a pretty great deal for their contribution to the Federal Government and should be duly satisfied. I know I'm grateful for the benefits I derive as a Canadian.