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“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.

“My Opposition Day Motion next week will bring much-needed accountability and leadership to the provincial government’s role in transit development for Toronto,”

Infrastructure News

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

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 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

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

Ontario's College System

"The question now is whether Canada can join the action."

A Blessing in Disguise By Charles Bybelezer | February 8, 2012
The “peace process,” the thorn in Netanyahu’s side, is no more.

Airline moves to aircraft selection as next step

Language Rights, Property Rights, Personal Freedoms

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

Breaking bad: Water main failures occur by the hundreds

Veteran, Businessman, Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leaf Gardens

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Harper Should Start with MPs if he wants to Reform Canadian Pensions By 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

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 Colin Craig, Prarie Director | January 26, 2012
Making the Museum More Taxpayer-Friendly

To Be Considered Truly Open, Government Must Be Proactive By 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 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.