Canadian News & Opinion
Canada’s Uneven Economic Growth: What Policymakers Should Do
By C.D. Howe Institute | September 2, 2015
Baby Recession No Reason to Blow the Budget
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Aaron Wudrick | September 1, 2015
CTF calls for parties to recommit to balanced budgets
Kurds Are Surging – America Is Not
By Eddie Pedersen | August 28, 2015
A tale of two countries, one spurred to greatness by manifest destiny, the other crumbling under the weight of liberal anarchism
How is a pay raise for teachers a ‘net-zero’ deal?
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Christine Van Geyn | August 27, 2015
Taxpayers are right to be skeptical of this deal, which comes with no transparency. Premier Wynne and Minister Sandals need to explain how they managed to reach a so-called “net zero” deal that includes raises
Don’t Repeal First Nations Financial Transparency Act
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Aaron Wudrick | August 27, 2015
Repealing the FNFTA would be a slap in the face to brave souls like Phyllis Sutherland and every other person from a First Nation who has spoken up and demanded accountability in own their communities
Average Canadian family spends more on taxes than basic necessities
By Fraser Institute | August 27, 2015
Equality or Eradication: The Future of “Multicultural” Canada
By Brad Salzberg | August 25, 2015
Clearly, the time has arrived for a full governmental review of immigration and multicultural legislation—not to mention the Charter of Rights and Freedoms itself
Environics Analytics Releases WealthScapes 2015
By News on the Net | August 25, 2015
Analyzing Canadians’ Assets, Liabilities and Spending Power
Greg Dewar will win the Nobel Prize in Economics
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Todd MacKay | August 24, 2015
If Mr. Dewar is right, his plan is so innovative and advanced the current consensus of bond rating agencies will be over-awed
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Proud to Stand Up for First Nations Accountability
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Todd MacKay | August 21, 2015
Onion Lake and four other bands, along with Dene National Chief, should apologize for wasting scarce band dollars fighting to keep band information secret
Expand Limit on Covered Bonds, but Know the Risks
By C.D. Howe Institute | August 20, 2015
“The real cost of public health care insurance for different family compositions should be a fundamental component of any debate about health care in Canada
Bond rating agency issues serious warning about Manitoba finances
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Todd MacKay | August 18, 2015
Manitoba deficit projected to be much higher than reported.
Canada has better scores on security and safety, the rule of law and economic freedom which is based on personal choice, trade openness, freedom to compete, security of private property and judicial independence.
Globalism is a mighty force, made all the mightier by the the fact that to oppose these forces will inevitably bring about accusations of bigotry, racism, and xenophobia
In Further Defence of Nigel Wright
By Mitch Wolfe | August 16, 2015
Nigel respected the Canadian taxpayer by respecting Canadian taxpayer money
Where Canadian PM’s anti-terror travel ban came from
By Arthur Weinreb | August 13, 2015
Once it is established a person travelled to a forbidden designated area, the onus is on them to convince intelligence agencies they were there for a legitimate un-terror related purpose
Get government out of the beer fridges of the province
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Todd MacKay | August 13, 2015
When it comes to booze, Manitoban’s are ready and able to make their own choices. There’s no reason for this province to continue to lag behind
Wynne is Campaigning on Taxpayers’ Dime
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Christine Van Geyn | August 13, 2015
Like Williams, Wynne clearly believes that our now have-not province with a higher debt-to-GDP ratio than Newfoundland and with some of the highest hydro rates in North America, is being treated unfairly
Defined benefit plans like the CPP—where beneficiaries receive a specified monthly benefit—are subject to a different set of risks
CTF Releases “15 for 2015” Election Wish List
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Aaron Wudrick | August 11, 2015
Pass a “truth in budgeting” law
The debate moderator no one is talking about
By Arthur Weinreb | August 9, 2015
The Canadian debate was in sharp contrast to the main Republican debate that saw Fox News in a blatant attempt to take down Donald Trump, especially with Kelly’s “war on women” question
Charter Challenge: Civil Liberties And The Erosion Of Canadian Culture
By Brad Salzberg | August 6, 2015
Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms: empowerment of Canada’s judicial system— namely, our courts, judges, lawyers, and civil liberties advocate
How Small Businesses Can Get a Better Deal Out Of FTAs
By C.D. Howe Institute | August 6, 2015
The solution to these consequences concerns the exemptions to ROOs rules, where typically, the rules are waived for shipments with a face value of $1,000 or less
Donald Trump: The new Rob Ford
By Arthur Weinreb | August 4, 2015
Appeal of their message to their base: Making America great again, Stopping the gravy train
Mulcair’s Own Huge Eve Adams’ Blunder- It’s All About Olivia
By Mitch Wolfe | August 1, 2015
Chow came across as a horrible politician and public figure. She was inarticulate, ill-informed, uninspiring and generally confused and ignorant about the issues
Political parties should pay their own way
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Todd MacKay | July 31, 2015
Whether political candidates are on the campaign trail for a few weeks or a few months, they should spend their own money
Corporate Welfare for Toyota A Cruel Joke on Taxpayers
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Aaron Wudrick | July 31, 2015
“Why on earth are our governments handing them a hundred million dollars from the public purse? Will any of them say with a straight face that Toyota ‘needs’ this money?”
More “Stimulus” is Not the Answer
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Aaron Wudrick | July 30, 2015
The simple fact is that governments piling up debt and deficits in the name of “stimulus” has huge long-term costs for little to no short-term benefit – with the main beneficiaries being the politicians trawling for votes
“Income inequality in Canada is often treated simplistically, is poorly defined, and presented without proper context, which can paint a flawed picture,”

