Crown Corporations: Bigger Bailouts and Deeper Holes
By Guest Column Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The federal government has taken bold moves towards attempting to reign in the cost of crown corporations.
Ethics Committee Should Be Ethical and Not Gut C-461By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Wednesday, May 22, 2013
OTTAWA, ON: Given the current scandals in the Senate relating to ethics and accountability, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is urging MPs on the Commons Ethics Committee to reject pressure from the Harper government to gut a private member’s bill that would mandate salary disclosure for federal employees and political appointees.
Sharlene Bosma: “He has become our Tim”By News on the Net Wednesday, May 22, 2013
She was the picture of courage.
How Governments Maintain Monopolies – And What to Do About ItBy C.D. Howe Institute Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Toronto, – Governments in Canada maintain monopolies in certain sectors of the economy through regulations that advance private interests at an unreasonable cost to consumers, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Beer, Butter, and Barristers: How Canadian Governments Put Cartels before Consumers,” authors Robert Mysicka and Marty McKendry criticize the view, established by the courts, that regulations conflicting with competition law should be deemed to operate in the public interest.
Senate Scandal Requires Accountability Act 2.0
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, May 21, 2013
- Make online expense reporting mandatory for Senators and MPs and follow Alberta’s example
- Eliminate pension entitlements for Senators and MPs convicted of stealing from taxpayers with fraudulent expense claims
OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to introduce an Accountability Act 2.0, to put an end to expense fraud by Senators and restore the confidence of Canadians in Parliament.
Gas Taxes Driving Canadians SouthBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, May 16, 2013
As Canadians, we have become conditioned to paying higher prices than our American neighbours for pretty much everything. Milk, cheese, clothes, electronics, books, airfares, sporting goods, cars, liquor: we know we’re being gouged, but we don’t know what to do about it. “Tax me, I’m Canadian,” is an all-too-familiar refrain.
The Dangers of an Extended Period of Low Interest RatesBy C.D. Howe Institute Wednesday, May 15, 2013
After an extended period of record-low interest rates, the Bank of Canada should reverse some monetary stimulus and begin raising interest rates, according to economist Paul Masson. In “The Dangers of an Extended Period of Low Interest Rates: Why the Bank of Canada Should Start Raising Them Now,” published by the C.D. Howe Institute, Masson argues there is urgency for the Bank to act in view of the economic distortions and financial risks low interest rates pose for Canada.
Police Better Than Photo RadarBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Plain and simple, people shouldn’t speed through construction zones.
Ontario’s $10-Million Monday Morning Hangover
By Guest Column Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Toronto—- Ontario’s electricity ratepayers have a $10-million Monday morning hangover caused by first-to the grid rights for wind power under the Green Energy and Economy Act.
Public or Private Electric Power?... Ruin of BC HydroBy Roland Seguin Friday, May 10, 2013
Beware governments selling/privatizing public owned assets based on political philosophy. The BC Liberals promised not to sell BC Rail or privatize BC Hydro then did. Christy Clark was Gordon Campbell’s Deputy Premier 2001-2005 when selling of BC Rail and privatizing of BC Hydro schemes were devised.
Fair Pensions For AllBy News on the Net Friday, May 10, 2013
Taxpayers Federation Calls for Convicted Politicians to Lose Pensions
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, May 10, 2013
OTTAWA, ON: In light of the Deloitte report on inappropriate Senate expenses, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is renewing its call for a new law that would take away the Parliamentary pension from any politician convicted of crimes related to abuse of their office.
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