By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Wednesday, June 5, 2013
For 12 years Graham Lane was the NDP government’s top person when it came to watching over Manitoba Hydro rates.
{paginate} {/paginate} The New “Normal” for Interest Rates in CanadaBy C.D. Howe Institute Wednesday, May 29, 2013
How far and how fast Canada’s record-low interest rates will rise in the coming years is a vital question for consumers and businesses. In “The New “Normal” for Interest Rates in Canada: The Implications of Long-Term Shifts in Global Saving and Investment,” authors Paul Beaudry and Philippe Bergevin find that the normal or “neutral” rate is likely lower than its historical average, and likely will remain at relatively lower levels over the next decade.
{paginate} {/paginate} How Hockey Explains Financial PlanningBy Guest Column Tuesday, May 21, 2013
This is one of the greatest weeks in sport every year. We find ourselves generally deep in the NHL playoffs while at the same time the Memorial Cup takes place to crown the best Junior Hockey team in Canada so it is an opportune time to speak to the one thing that’s even more important to Canadians than their future financial security: hockey!
{paginate} {/paginate} CTF Calls for end to the $1.6 Billion Gas Tax-on-TaxBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, May 16, 2013
- $80 million in tax-on-tax collected from Albertans this year
- Alberta families pay $787 in gas taxes every year
CALGARY, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its 15th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day today as it called on the federal government to end the practice of charging tax-on-tax for gasoline and diesel.
{paginate} {/paginate} It’s Time We Put Government-Owned Companies on a Tighter LeashBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, May 3, 2013
Tempers flared recently in Ottawa when the Harper government tabled new legislation that will give it tighter control over negotiations with unions at crown corporations, such as Canada Post, Via Rail and the CBC.
{paginate} {/paginate} Alberta Needs a Government Salary Sunshine ListBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, May 3, 2013
Taxpayers have a right to know where their tax dollars are spent. While the province is now a leader in Canada on expense disclosure for politicians and senior staff, Alberta lags far behind many other provinces in another area.
{paginate} {/paginate} B.C. Election Promises Top $1.7 BillionBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Monday, April 22, 2013
VANCOUVER, B.C.: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today released a list of each party’s election spending and taxation promises to date, along with their projected costs. The election promises can be found at www.spendingtracker.ca.
{paginate} {/paginate} Get Angry Over PST HikeBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, April 19, 2013
Premier Greg Selinger Lied plain and simple.
{paginate} {/paginate} Ten tips for SMBs to Kick Off 2013 the Right WayBy Guest Column Wednesday, April 17, 2013
As the year begins, it’s essential you take some time to evaluate which strategies worked well during 2012 and which didn’t, as well as remove or modify the latter from your business plans. When reworking your tactics, don’t focus solely on the state of your business, but rather consider the bigger picture and what’s to come. What is the current and projected state of the economy? Do you have any particular concerns about it? How will the economic environment affect the outcome of your planning?
{paginate} {/paginate} BC: School Officials Getting Raises Without ReviewsBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, April 4, 2013
In his final days on the job, outgoing auditor general John Doyle cleared off his desk by issuing five important audits. Some, like the scathing report on the thoroughly discredited Pacific Carbon Trust, received a lot of public attention. Others, like one on school board governance, did not.
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