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Tips to get your money matters back on track in the new year

5 example of citizens fighting back against the government

Challenge to the Premier By Colin Craig | December 29, 2010
Saskatchewan taxpayers have paid their dues; it’s time to reap the rewards

Year End Provincial Round-up By Colin Craig | December 29, 2010
With 2011 nearly upon us, here’s a quick thumbs up/thumbs down recap of the provincial government’s activities in 2010.

Maxime Bernier, Rob Ford

Taxpayers in provinces with inflation rates above the national average will see a disproportionate increase in their effective tax bill

Dalton McGuinty’s expensive energy experiments, his HST tax grab on gasoline, electricity and natural gas, and his auto insurance reforms

Eight tips for buying the right insurance

Things to keep in mind when considering insurance needs

The green-car race is imploding as beleaguered citizens, struggling to deal with tough economies, see their electricity rates soar

Premier Stelmach: Don’t break your word By Scott Hennig, Alberta director | December 20, 2010
  • CTF encourages premier to stick to balanced budget by 2012
  • Getty-like extensions on balanced budget target won’t work

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff

Private Registered Pension Plans

Official Languages Act and regulations

'Stimulus' spending, austerity, spending, taxes, transparency

Spending control, income tax relief and innovative government reform top recommendations

New law ends OAS and GIS for prisoners

Seven budget-smart tips to help you start the New Year in the right financial position.

Check this list twice for gift suggestions that are sure to please value-minded recipients - not to mention those who give to them.

Minister Clement should demand Pratt & Witney repay taxpayers

Standing up for our Armed Forces? By Michael L Blais CD | December 13, 2010
Untendered purchase of the F-35 stealth fighter

The plastic bag charge is just one more anti-business measure brought in by a city council that was primarily anti-business

  • WRHA spent $37,712 on BBQ, planters and picnic tables for rooftop patio at new Main Street office
  • Misericordia Hospital Foundation volunteers out fundraising in the cold again today for rooftop patio for patients

B.C’s next premier certainly won’t be able to spend like Santa Claus. Or pretty soon, we'll be forced to save like Scrooge

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CTF to Morton: Time to cut spending By Scott Hennig, Alberta Director | December 7, 2010
  • Budget 2011 submission presented to Alberta’s Finance Minister
  • CTF estimates 2011-12 deficit could be three times higher than promised

Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) to Tory MPP:

Mandate of collecting unpaid child and spousal support payments

Budget austerity is supposed to be a strong focus of the federal government today. Mr. Harper can demonstrate this commitment my tackling and rejecting these CFL subsidy requests. Not rejecting them may just look like a Stanfield fumble.

Five tips on non-family succession planning

Seven tips to achieve a smooth transition to the next generation.