Canadian News & Opinion
Decision will foster more efficient border traffic flows, benefiting upcoming summer tourism season
Film Subsidy Decision the Right One
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 News on the Net | March 29, 2012
Good economic policy is good construction policy
Budget 2012 - A Lost Opportunity to Control Spending
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation | March 29, 2012
Hopeful signs on minor spending cuts, reform of EI, OAS, government pensions<
A growth plan to restore Canada’s competitiveness
By News on the Net | March 29, 2012
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Phased-Elimination of Mineral Exploration and Development Tax Credit Disappointing
Ontario Budget 2012: An uncertain path
By News on the Net | March 27, 2012
All-day kindergarten, Green Energy Act
Ontario budget threatens recovery, piles on debt
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation | March 27, 2012
Cancelled cuts mean $2 billion in extra business income tax, education tax over next 3 years
"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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Guest Column | 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 Guest Column | 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%).
Alberta Law - Rights & Risks
By Guest Column | March 24, 2012
Bill 50, Bill 19, Bill 36 and Bill 10.
Budget Like a Household
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Clare Westcott | March 22, 2012
God Save The King, My Country 'Tis Of Thee
Rolling Back Spending, Spurring Growth: A Shadow Budget for 2012
By C.D. Howe Institute | 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 Dick Field | March 19, 2012
The Liberal Extremist Steps to the Devolution of Canada
OLG Slots at Racetrack Closures Leave Real Families without Real Jobs
By Guest Column | 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
TransLink Must Cut Costs—Starting With Its Cops
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Clare Westcott | March 13, 2012
Jack Nissen, Dieppe Raid, German Radar, South Saskatchewan Rifles
Dwight Duncan to Cost Ontario 60,000 Jobs With OLG Gamble
By Guest Column 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 Clare Westcott | 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 Randy Hillier | 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 Guest Column 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 Guest Column Charles Bybelezer | March 8, 2012
Will Netanyahu accept Obama at his word? Highly unlikely.
Set Charities Free to Raise More Business Income
By C.D. Howe Institute | March 8, 2012
"At the Crossroads: New Ideas for Charity Finance in Canada,"
14th Annual “Teddy” Government Waste Awards Winners
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation | 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Guest Column | March 6, 2012
“Toronto’s reputation as a good place to live, invest and create jobs depends on it.”

