Canadian News, Opinion

Provincial Election Spend-O-Thon By Scott Hennig, CTF-Alberta director | April 11, 2012
Taxpayers Federation compiles list of spending and taxation promises made by the four main political parties
Defined-Benefit Public Sector Pension Plans: Who Wins and Who Loses? By | April 11, 2012
The winners are high-flying employees who are likely to enjoy pensions that, at retirement, exceed the value of accumulated employee and employer contributions
Toronto Housing Starts Surge in March By | April 11, 2012
The level of activity was well above the trend represented by the six-month moving average.
MPP Hillier Motions for Greater Private Member Rights By | April 10, 2012
These motions will bring greater rights and responsibilities for private members to challenge unfair regulations
B.C. Taxpayers Want Pay Equity For Government Workers By Jordan Bateman, B.C. Director | April 10, 2012
CTF poll shows four in five British Columbians think compensation for government employees should be brought in line with private counterparts
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 95th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge By | April 9, 2012
"Today we honour the brave young Canadians who were injured or perished and pay tribute to their sacrifice".
McGuinty Right to Reject NDP’s Proposed Tax Grab By Gregory Thomas, Ontario Director | April 5, 2012
Horwath’s tax grab would target roughly 60,000 Ontarians and hike their taxes an average of $10,000 each.
Consumer Credit Reaches Record Levels - Cause for Concern, Not Panic By | April 4, 2012
Consumer credit accounts for roughly 45 percent of total household interest payments
Majority of Ontarians Support OLG Slots at Racetracks Program and Horse Racing Jobs By | April 3, 2012
Liberal MPP Vic Dhillon Disputes Dwight Duncan's Job Claims,
Employment and Franchise Opportunities – Immediate Openings for Prostitutes and Pimps By | April 3, 2012
Ontario Supreme Court’s decision to legalize brothels
Ministry of Finance Officials Dispute Dwight Duncan’s Job Numbers By | April 2, 2012
"The Minister of Finance is in the process of killing an entire industry in Ontario with a move that will cost the treasury $1.1 billion dollars"
A Look Back at the Reform Party Blue Book By | April 1, 2012
A Lost Agenda
Canadian Duty Free Industry Applauds Government Decision to Increase Canadian Duty Free Allowances By | March 30, 2012
Decision will foster more efficient border traffic flows, benefiting upcoming summer tourism season
Film Subsidy Decision the Right One By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | March 30, 2012
Some may not like the film subsidy decision, but the Premier made the right choice.
Merit Canada Offers Support For Federal Budget 2012 By | March 29, 2012
Good economic policy is good construction policy
Budget 2012 - A Lost Opportunity to Control Spending By | March 29, 2012
Hopeful signs on minor spending cuts, reform of EI, OAS, government pensions<
A growth plan to restore Canada’s competitiveness By | March 29, 2012
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Mining Association of Canada commends resource regulatory reforms: Budget 2012 By | March 29, 2012
Phased-Elimination of Mineral Exploration and Development Tax Credit Disappointing
Ontario Budget 2012: An uncertain path By | March 27, 2012
All-day kindergarten, Green Energy Act
Ontario budget threatens recovery, piles on debt By | March 27, 2012
Cancelled cuts mean $2 billion in extra business income tax, education tax over next 3 years
Later Retirement by Babyboomers to Ease Economic Pain of Population Aging By | March 27, 2012
"The trend towards later retirement will significantly reduce, although not entirely offset, the much-discussed negative macro-economic and labour-market effects of population aging,"
Questionable Expenses, Cue the Freedom By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | March 27, 2012
Government fish marketing board racks up expensive meals, golf membership, big booze bills, NHL tickets, Air Canada lounge memberships, car bills, car washes, ritzy hotel bills, etc.
Oil Sands Jobs Help Drive Alberta’s Economy By | March 26, 2012
Despite a minor drop in February jobs, Randstad Canada says Alberta's oil and gas industry is driving the province's economy and producing jobs.
Listen to Ontarians on Slots at Racetracks Program: OHRIA Urges McGuinty By | March 26, 2012
Nearly three-quarters of Ontarians say they approve of the 'Slots at the Racetracks Program' (74%). Two thirds approve of the specific terms of the deal OLG has with Ontario's horse racing tracks (61%).
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Alberta Law - Rights & Risks By | March 24, 2012
Bill 50, Bill 19, Bill 36 and Bill 10.
Budget Like a Household By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | March 22, 2012
After a decade of significant spending increases, try not to chuckle if they tell you they can’t find savings. After all, you just did.
God save our song By | March 22, 2012
God Save The King, My Country 'Tis Of Thee
Rolling Back Spending, Spurring Growth: A Shadow Budget for 2012 By | March 21, 2012
Trimming Financial Assistance to Crown Corporations, Rationalizing Canada's Tax Base, Restraining Federal Employee Compensation
The Architects of Canada’s Devolution By | March 19, 2012
The Liberal Extremist Steps to the Devolution of Canada
OLG Slots at Racetrack Closures Leave Real Families without Real Jobs By | March 14, 2012
Fort Erie's 115-year-old racetrack is the town's largest employer and Windsor already has Ontario's highest unemployment rate