Canadian News, Opinion

TransLink Must Cut Costs—Starting With Its Cops By Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director | March 14, 2012
If someone gets mugged on SkyTrain, the Transit Police either waste a bunch of time arguing with the local police over who gets to investigate, or the local police just won’t show up at all.
Aging Opportunity By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | March 14, 2012
Clearly, there’s savings to be had when it comes to reducing the number of government employees in Saskatchewan.
The War Correspondent and the Mysterious Doctor Wendell By | March 13, 2012
Jack Nissen, Dieppe Raid, German Radar, South Saskatchewan Rifles
Dwight Duncan to Cost Ontario 60,000 Jobs With OLG Gamble By Sue Leslie | March 12, 2012
The OLG Slots at Racetrack Program is the most profitable form of gaming for the Province, generating more profit than casinos and lottery tickets combined.
A remarkable bit of American history By | March 10, 2012
Daniel Inouye: "Go For Broke" 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Duncan can’t manage Ontario’s books, but wants to manage yours By | March 10, 2012
"We should be balancing our budget. Ontario families do it daily, why can’t this government?”
Time to Check Your Facts, Mr. Duncan Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association Says By Sue Leslie | March 8, 2012
Minister Duncan claims the horse racing industry has received "government support".
Obama’s Iran Hypocrisy & Netanyahu’s Lonely Decision By Charles Bybelezer | March 8, 2012
Will Netanyahu accept Obama at his word? Highly unlikely.
Set Charities Free to Raise More Business Income By | March 8, 2012
"At the Crossroads: New Ideas for Charity Finance in Canada,"
14th Annual “Teddy” Government Waste Awards Winners By | March 7, 2012
Federal Tobacco Farmer Payoff, Alberta Legislature Committee that Never Meets, City of Montreal’s Imaginary Snow Plows are this year’s winners.
CTF Applauds B.C. MLA Pay Freeze By Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director | March 6, 2012
MLAs and thousands of other public sector employees live by net zero — why not teachers?
HUDAK:  The light at the end of the tunnel is a subway By | March 6, 2012
“Toronto’s reputation as a good place to live, invest and create jobs depends on it.”
CTF praises McGuinty’s proposal for teacher wage freeze and sick day reform By Gregory Thomas, Ontario Director | March 2, 2012
“It’s time teachers stopped abusing the sick-day system, treating sick leave as just another gift from the taxpayer,”
B.C. Taxpayers Need to Sweat about Government Debt By Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director | March 2, 2012
Once government has a clear handle on its role and function, it can develop and stick to a debt reduction plan.
Time for Revolutionary Politics By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | March 2, 2012
When tax dollars are spent, taxpayers deserve to know what they are used for.
Hudak on transit:  World-Class means subways By | March 1, 2012
“My Opposition Day Motion next week will bring much-needed accountability and leadership to the provincial government’s role in transit development for Toronto,”
Did Ontario cancel the infrastructure program? By | March 1, 2012
Infrastructure News
Spending Power of Canadian Households Slightly Down in January By | February 27, 2012
Walmart Canada Income Tracker shows $15 drop
Ontario Horse Racing Industry Condemns Misleading Ads by Ontario Liberal Party By Sue Leslie - Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association | February 27, 2012
OLG Slots at Racetrack Program
Duncan’s Proposal to End the Slots at Racetrack Program Would Add $1.1 B to Deficit: OHRIA By Sue Leslie, President - Ontario Horse Racing Industry Associatio | February 26, 2012
Slots at Racetrack program
Harper needs to end the special pension deal for government employees By Gregory Thomas, Federal and Ontario Director | February 23, 2012
Back home in Ottawa, Mr. Harper upped the ante on pensions, hinting that changes are coming to the platinum-plated Parliamentary pension plan.
What’s Your School Board Up To? By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | February 22, 2012
Yes, nothing says “we can’t afford a reduction in funding” like a trip to the spa.
Budget Moves B.C. Two Steps Forward, One Step Back By Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director | February 21, 2012
Balanced budget likely for 2013; would make B.C. second province in Canada to get back in black
Nortel collapse linked to Chinese hackers By | February 16, 2012
Corporate espionage continues against Canadian firms, security expert says
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Commitment Made, Commitment Kept Canadian Firearms Institute Praises Conviction of Harper Government By | February 16, 2012
"Canada can now direct its energy to fighting crime and stemming the flow of illegal guns in a meaningful way rather than continuing the lip service of past governments."
Watching Pennies Pays Off By Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director | February 14, 2012
Over the past two years, the provincial government has seen a 22 per cent increase in the number of public sector employees making more than $100,000 a year
Canadian Firm Re-launches Iconic Luxury Shoe Brand With Online Store By | February 14, 2012
Dack's Fine Shoes For Men Since 1834
Nothing Says Poverty Like a Spa Retreat By Colin Craig, Prarie Director | February 14, 2012
Prairie Valley School Board will meet with Education Minister on March 14 to discuss funding problems then head to a spa; the board’s second retreat in last eight months
Don McLaren was here—and left giant footprints By | February 10, 2012
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Why Canada Should Take a Seat at Trans-Pacific Table By Dr. Laura Dawson | February 9, 2012
"The question now is whether Canada can join the action."