Canadian News & Opinion
The Price of Public Health Care Insurance, 2018
DOUG FORD CUTS NUMBER OF TORONTO CITY COUNCIL SEATS
By Mark Smyth | July 27, 2018
While the MSM and social media are already crying foul, this is how a true conservative leader is supposed to operate
Premier Ford’s legislation to reduce Toronto City Council from a planned 47 wards to 25 wards will save taxpayers at least $25.5 million
For Canadians, CNN is the Most Trusted Name in News
By Arthur Weinreb | July 26, 2018
No matter how biased outlets like CNN and BBC are, they do a much better job in objectively reporting events such as the shootings on the Danforth than most of the Canadian media does
Permit Times for Mining Exploration in 2017
Implications of the Proposed Changes to Canada’s Pharmaceutical Pricing Regulations
With Canadian milk in NAFTA crosshairs…
By Fraser Institute | July 17, 2018
Australia is proof consumers and farmers can benefit from phasing out supply management
More than half of all Canadians see poverty on the rise in their communities today
After Two Weeks, Premier Ford’s Influence Felt Beyond Ontario
By Arthur Weinreb | July 16, 2018
Ford was elected to save Ontario from economic and cultural disaster. If the last two weeks have shown anything, the premier may very well save the entire country
• Documents obtained through Access to Information show locally procured items can be significantly less expensive
• Officials ordered a $7,500 credenza and 16 chairs at $1,050 apiece from luxury Vancouver furniture designer
• Officials ordered a $7,500 credenza and 16 chairs at $1,050 apiece from luxury Vancouver furniture designer
Ford made carbon tax promise to Canadian Taxpayers Federation in a public pledge signing on February 10
Global Affairs Canada has spent $127k on crystal glass and stemware since 2016
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Aaron Wudrick, CTF Federal Director | July 10, 2018
• Documents obtained under Access to Information Act show seven separate contracts with Halifax-based company
• Items include champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses and water goblets, all customized with maple leaf crests
• Items include champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses and water goblets, all customized with maple leaf crests
The Effects on Entrepreneurship of Increasing Provincial Top Personal Income Tax Rates in Canada
• Documents obtained under Access to Information Act reveal expensive tastes of Global Affairs Canada
• 2016 order placed through Regina-based company at $286 per cushion
• 2016 order placed through Regina-based company at $286 per cushion
'Free the Beer'’ ruling
Trudeau sets stage for possible early election
By Arthur Weinreb | June 26, 2018
Nominations of Liberal candidates will begin on Wednesday, a sure indication the Liberals are preparing for a possible early election
CBC Writer Threatens Trump’s 4-Year-Old Granddaughter
By Arthur Weinreb | June 25, 2018
Patrick Dussault took to Twitter and directed his threats to Chloe, Donald Trump Jr.’s four-year-old daughter.
Canada’s Serial Killer Nurse Inquiry
By Lloyd Billingsley | June 23, 2018
Why Elizabeth Wettlaufer killed, and why she was able to kill for so long.
Why the American Economy is hot, and Canada’s is not
By Macdonald Laurier Institute | June 22, 2018
Parliament may be rising for the summer, but Justin Trudeau hasn’t come close to completing his work.
Specific Claims and the Well-Being of First Nations
Increasing the Minimum Wage in Ontario: A Flawed Anti-Poverty Policy
• Premier-designate Ford announced his cabinet’s first act will be to cancel cap-and-trade and to challenge the federal carbon tax
• Ford made this promise to Canadian Taxpayers in a public pledge signing on February 10
• Ford made this promise to Canadian Taxpayers in a public pledge signing on February 10
Toronto Mayor Praises De Niro for ‘F**K Trump’ Rant
By Arthur Weinreb | June 15, 2018
It was a disgraceful performance by the mayor of Canada’s largest city
Doug Ford’s 1st Move Must Be To Kill Wynne’s Carbon Tax
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director | June 14, 2018
Premier-elect Ford pledged early and eagerly to end the carbon tax, and give taxpayers money back in their pockets. Killing the carbon tax is the most important first move he can take in showing the people who elected him that he is serious.
Tax Freedom Day helps put the total tax burden into perspective
Will Canada Go Up in Smoke?
By News on the Net | June 6, 2018
Marijuana Legalization Imminent
How Kathleen Wynne and Andrea Horwath completely undermine their claims about carbon taxes
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Christine Van Geyn, Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center | June 1, 2018
The next government will have a choice between carbon taxes that punish families but don't empower them, and technologies that empower families to find ways to cut costs and carbon
The Role of the Police in Andrea Horwath’s Sanctuary Province
By Arthur Weinreb | May 25, 2018
People who always vote Liberal but are now switching to the NDP this year should really think long and hard about their decision