IMAGINE a large joint family living under one roof, with the federal government as the head of the household and primary breadwinner. The four provinces are the adult children who live in the same house but manage their own rooms and budgets. Under the NFC Award, the head of the household transfers roughly 60 per cent of the family’s income to the children to run their rooms, covering expenses such as education, health and development. The Centre retains the remaining 40pc.