Canadian News & Opinion
With U.S. out, Canadian support for ‘TPP II’ nearly doubles
By Angus Reid Institute | November 3, 2017
Continuing a 2017 trend, majority prefer to focus trade efforts on Pacific Rim nations over U.S.
William Osler Health in Brampton faced with spiraling electricity bills as patients crowd hallways
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director | November 3, 2017
• $4.3 million increase to the cost of electricity at William Osler since 2012
• Electricity bills for the facility up over 125 per cent over five years
• Electricity bills for the facility up over 125 per cent over five years
Nearly half of Ontario’s urban areas have fewer jobs now than in 2008
By Fraser Institute | November 2, 2017
Uneven Recovery: Much of Ontario Still Hasn’t Fully Recovered from the 2008 Recession
Canada’s Aging Population and Implications for Government Finances
The quest for pension reform starts with MLAs
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Todd MacKay – CTF Prairie Director | October 31, 2017
Reforming the MLA pension plan is a vital first step toward overall pension reform
ACT For America Honours Valerie Price
By Canada Free Press | October 20, 2017
Rising Electricity Costs and Declining Employment in Ontario’s Manufacturing Sector
• Taxpayers Federation cross-province tour focusing on affordability concludes at Queen’s Park
• Campaign highlights added costs of government policies like high hydro costs and cap-and-trade
• Campaign highlights added costs of government policies like high hydro costs and cap-and-trade
Fewer than half say PM has met expectations, more than half say the same about government overall
Everyone who loves Justin Trudeau should support Jagmeet Singh
By Arthur Weinreb | October 12, 2017
Anyone who supports Justin Trudeau for his “diversity is our strength” views, his toleration of terrorism, his destruction of business and of course his hair should vote for Jagmeet Singh. When it comes to diversity, he’s the real deal
Business investment in Canada second-lowest among 17 advanced economies
By Fraser Institute | October 12, 2017
Holding back economic growth, higher living standards
Six-in-ten say United Conservative Party will be good for Alberta
By Angus Reid Institute | October 11, 2017
Seven-in-ten say Notley government is ‘out of touch’ with what Albertans really want
Are you ready for a discount tax?
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director | October 11, 2017
The proposed crackdown on employee discounts was yet another nickel-and-dime tax grab by a government that can’t control its spending
Uninsured Mortgage Regulation: From Corporate Governance to Prescription
Selective respect for diversity
By Gerald Hall | October 7, 2017
Justin Trudeau's favorite and oft repeated rhetorical falsities is a so called Liberal respect for diversity and differences of opinion
Today is not a good day for Canada
By Guest Column -- Premier Brad Wall, Saskatchewan | October 6, 2017
His actions and his government's actions may well have some westerners wondering if this country really values western Canada
Significant number of Quebecers say each issue will be a key consideration in next year’s election
Taxpayers Federation launches satirical “Kathleen Wynne Moving Company” to highlight exo
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director | October 3, 2017
• The “Kathleen Wynne Moving Company” highlights how unaffordable government policies move businesses and families out of Ontario
• The campaign includes a 16-foot “Wynne Moving Company” truck that will be visiting communities across Ontario
• The campaign includes a 16-foot “Wynne Moving Company” truck that will be visiting communities across Ontario
"As parents across Canada increasingly look for more school choice when it comes to their children’s education, it’s important to understand how diverse the regulation and funding landscape is for independent schools"
Almost half (45%) say it's 'time for a change in government'--highest mark since Liberals took office
Report: Provinces woefully unprepared for aging population
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Colin Craig, Interim Alberta Director | September 29, 2017
FOIs show most provinces don't have any analysis as to how they'll be impacted financially by aging population
Premier crossed his fingers on tax referendum promise
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Todd MacKay – CTF Prairie Director | September 28, 2017
Premier Pallister should talk to his predecessor about what happens to premiers who cross their fingers while making promises about taxes
Open Letter to Julie Payette
By Colin Alexander | September 26, 2017
Canada’s newly elevated Governor General of Canada
Wynne needs to pay attention to Ontario business for NAFTA negotiations to succeed
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director | September 26, 2017
If Wynne is going to defend free trade and stand up for Ontario businesses and manufacturers, she’s going to have to start listening to them first
More than 80 per cent of middle-income families face higher federal income taxes
By Fraser Institute | September 26, 2017
Measuring the Impact of Federal Personal Income Tax Changes on Middle Income Canadian Families
Whatever happened to ...Omar Khadr?
By Arthur Weinreb | September 25, 2017
Multi-million dollar payments to terrorists who kill American soldiers and an absence of border controls go to the very heart of what Canada is as a country
CTF study: Who pays Canada’s income tax bill?
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director | September 25, 2017
• Those with incomes over $100,000 are 8.4% of all tax filers and pay almost 52% of all federal income tax
• As a percentage of the economy, Canadian taxes and fees were lower under Pierre Trudeau
• As a percentage of the economy, Canadian taxes and fees were lower under Pierre Trudeau
Poll: Over 40 percent of Canadians think science is “a matter of opinion”
By Arthur Weinreb | September 20, 2017
It is hard to believe that 10 percent of those polled do not think celebrities are a good source of scientific facts but comedians somehow are
Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries