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There is a clear link between the Anti-Semitism of the Nazis and that of the Islamists operating under the banners of the PLO and Hamas

Morneau’s Missed Chance Should Concern Canadians By -- Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director | March 24, 2017
With this budget, Morneau had an opportunity to explain how he would get the books into balance and start to tackle our massive federal debt. He took a pass. As a result, future generations of Canadians will pay a hefty price

Foreign Buyers Tax Won’t Solve GTA Housing Affordability Crisis By -- Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director | March 24, 2017
Instead of blaming foreign demand for prices that are rising because of government-imposed supply restrictions, the government should address how their own ideologically driven policies are contributing to the affordability crisis.

Are you really trying to stop any religious discrimination against any Canadian or Immigrant regardless of religious affiliation or are you trying to squelch any voices that may have legitimate concerns about the Islamists, Jihadist or Radical Islam?

After Québec Hits Zero Deficit, Zero Equalization Should be Next By -- Carl Vallée, Québec Director - Canadian Taxpayers Federation | March 23, 2017
A new study published by the CTF concludes that federal transfers are detrimental to Québec.


• Trudeau government’s second budget sees spending slow, but long-term debt and deficits rise
•Much-vaunted ‘innovation’ measures largely amount to a repackaging and expansion of corporate welfare

The reality is that Canadians have very few rights that cannot be legislated away by an act of Parliament. Use of the Notwithstanding Clause under any circumstances would just highlight this

The Manitoba government obviously can't afford to give raises while it's running a massive deficit

Isn't it time for this agreement to end? And is this just another breach of trust? Enough is Enough!


It’s time for the Trudeau government to tell them they won’t create kooky new taxes like one on our pop

58 per cent of Ontarians are less likely to vote for a politician that proposing Brown's model--a straight carbon tax on fuels

"If Premier Pallister really believes Manitobans want a carbon tax, he should respect their right to approve it in a referendum"

The Sustainability of Health Care Spending in Canada, 2017

A carbon tax won't help the environment, but it will hurt farmers, Manitoba agriculture, and the entire provincial economy

Will Morneau Give Us A Balanced Budget Plan? By -- Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director | March 7, 2017

Embracing red ink and higher taxes

Fundamentals of democratic process are being eroded before our very eyes—There is one simple answer, and that is the fear of an accusation of racism, bigotry and xenophobia

The illegals will continue to come and the politicians will continue to wring their hands but there is no quick fix

Scrap the Green Energy Act, Cancel rather than suspend all new procurement, Stop wasting money on conservation programs that drive rates up, Reverse the cap and trade tax

Myths of Infrastructure Spending in Canada

• Subsidies for luxury electric vehicles increased from $3,000 to $14,000
• Senior political staffer for Minister of Environment received job at Tesla after subsidies increased and after lobbying by Tesla

Significant public health and financial benefits of encouraging cigarette smokers and would be smokers to switch to less-harmful e-cigarette technologies

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19th Annual Teddy Government Waste Award Winners By -- Aaron Wudrick, CTF Federal Director | February 22, 2017

Promises of lower taxes, decreased spending and balancing the books are not going to cut it. It’s NOT the economy, stupid!

I predict this will not end well for Trudeau and his Liberals

Canada’s closed provincial alcohol monopolies

Nanos Poll Shows Ontarians Oppose Both Wynne and Brown on Carbon Taxes By -- Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director | February 16, 2017
• Over 60 per cent of Ontarians oppose cap and trade
• 58 per cent of Ontarians less likely to vote for a politician who supports a carbon tax on gasoline and heating fuels

Reports indicate that the Ontario government is considering changes to how they calculate the Global Adjustment charge and taxpayer subsidies for low income households