Canadian News & Opinion
CTF praises McGuinty’s proposal for teacher wage freeze and sick day reform
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Guest Column | 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 Infrastructure News | March 1, 2012
Infrastructure News
Spending Power of Canadian Households Slightly Down in January
By Guest Column | February 27, 2012
Walmart Canada Income Tracker shows $15 drop
Ontario Horse Racing Industry Condemns Misleading Ads by Ontario Liberal Party
By Guest Column 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 Guest Column 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 News on the Net | February 16, 2012
Corporate espionage continues against Canadian firms, security expert says
"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 Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Guest Column | February 14, 2012
Dack's Fine Shoes For Men Since 1834
Nothing Says Poverty Like a Spa Retreat
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation 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 Clare Westcott | February 10, 2012
Ontario's College System
Why Canada Should Take a Seat at Trans-Pacific Table
By C.D. Howe Institute Dr. Laura Dawson | February 9, 2012
"The question now is whether Canada can join the action."
A Blessing in Disguise
By Guest Column Charles Bybelezer | February 8, 2012
The “peace process,” the thorn in Netanyahu’s side, is no more.
WestJetters vote 91 per cent in favour of regional airline
By News on the Net Robert Palmer | February 8, 2012
Airline moves to aircraft selection as next step
The Ghost of P.E.Trudeau smirks again
By Dick Field | February 8, 2012
Language Rights, Property Rights, Personal Freedoms
Ontario trailing the world…Again
By Guest Column | February 2, 2012
While Dalton McGuinty continues to drag us down his ideological green garden path – siphoning more and more money out of your wallet with each monthly hydro bill in the process
Toronto’s aging infrastructure costing millions
By Infrastructure News | February 2, 2012
Breaking bad: Water main failures occur by the hundreds
Conn Smythe left his mark on Toronto and hockey
By Clare Westcott | February 1, 2012
Veteran, Businessman, Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leaf Gardens
Harper Should Start with MPs if he wants to Reform Canadian Pensions
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Gregory Thomas, Federal and Ontario Director | January 31, 2012
Canadians have been phoning, writing, and emailing their politicians in huge numbers, letting them know how they feel about platinum-plated MP pensions
Bilateral cooperation in the field of science and advanced technologies
Canada’s economic recovery at risk unless federal Conservatives reduce spending
By Guest Column National Citizens Coalition | January 30, 2012
With this year's deficit likely to tip the scales at $31-billion, there is no more time for delays
Canadian Museum for Human Irony
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Colin Craig, Prarie Director | January 26, 2012
Making the Museum More Taxpayer-Friendly
To Be Considered Truly Open, Government Must Be Proactive
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Jordan Bateman, British Columbia Director | January 24, 2012
The principle of democratic transparency is one that must be fought for, every day
Send In Your Budget Wishes
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Colin Craig, Prarie Director | January 24, 2012
Now is the time for you to send in an email or phone the finance minister to make your voice heard.

