Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:
• Federal govt. labour costs have outpaced inflation, population growth since 2005--now cost taxpayers $51.5 billion/year
• Reducing federal employees by 15%, reducing remaining salaries by and average of 15% would save $14.3 billion
• Reducing federal employees by 15%, reducing remaining salaries by and average of 15% would save $14.3 billion
In the tough times ahead, what is Trudeau prepared to cut?
August 26, 2020
There is simply no getting around the fact that significant spending cuts will need to be a major part of eventually getting the federal books back to balance
Federal political parties have long benefitted from generous tax credits and election reimbursement programs
A home equity tax would be but the latest example of politicians using housing as their personal ATM
The Supreme Court ruled against the judges, refusing to compel disclosure of B.C. cabinet documents while only ordering the release of a few specific documents from Nova Scotia
"Mayor Tory has his priorities all wrong"
“The WE Charity contract is precisely the kind of scandal that robust Parliamentary scrutiny can help prevent”
There are tough times ahead, and the sooner Morneau grabs the bull by the horns and starts making hard choices, the better
Pandemic-related spending has caused the deficit to balloon by more than one thousand per cent in just four months
Politicians shouldn't be surprised when taxpayers start demanding an end to the rest of their cozy little subsidy racket
Study shows Toronto mega-park bill likely to double
May 26, 2020
“It’s ridiculous that Tory thinks struggling taxpayers across the country should be on the hook for his pet project in downtown Toronto”
Now more than ever, Canadian taxpayers need relief. With carbon tax burdens declining around the globe during the COVID-19 crisis, walking back the recent carbon tax hike should be a no-brainer for our federal government
There is no worse time to hike taxes than during an economic downturn
• Recent opinion survey shows 66 per cent of Canadians say MPs should reduce their own pay
• Latest projections show a $252 billion deficit meaning future reductions in government spending are inevitable
• Latest projections show a $252 billion deficit meaning future reductions in government spending are inevitable
Time for MPs to take a pay cut
April 21, 2020
Canadians need help now - so cut their taxes
March 31, 2020
Tax relief is instantaneous. Money is simply left in the hands of those who need it
• Tax relief must form a key part of governments’ economic rescue efforts
• Tax hikes should be postponed for the duration of coronavirus crisis, including carbon tax hike
• Federal parliamentarians should also donate pay hike
• Tax hikes should be postponed for the duration of coronavirus crisis, including carbon tax hike
• Federal parliamentarians should also donate pay hike
• Federal – Global Affairs Canada’s Mission Cultural Fund
• Provincial – Yukon Department of Tourism’s gold in the creek campaign
• Municipal – Toronto’s Euchregate
• Lifetime Achievement – Ex-mayor of Montreal Michael Applebaum
• Provincial – Yukon Department of Tourism’s gold in the creek campaign
• Municipal – Toronto’s Euchregate
• Lifetime Achievement – Ex-mayor of Montreal Michael Applebaum
Ottawa’s carbon tax dealt a huge blow in Alberta
March 2, 2020
The Alberta victory gives new hope that the Supreme Court will strike down the carbon tax and start making life a little easier for taxpayers
Taxpayers Federation celebrates Alberta carbon tax court decision
February 24, 2020
Ottawa’s carbon tax is unconstitutional: Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act intrudes on provincial jurisdiction
Taxpayers Federation fact-checks Ontario teachers’ unions
February 22, 2020
"Instead of asking for more money, teachers' union bosses ought to explain why $300,000 per classroom every year isn't enough. A lack of funding isn't the problem."
Celebrate Bombardier’s evolution
February 19, 2020
Bombardier is poised to become a viable company that actually bears its own risks. That's something to be celebrated, not lamented
“We encourage the federal government to ensure the company repays all outstanding loans to Canadian taxpayers, and wish Bombardier all the best as it reinvents itself as a viable, profitable private enterprise.”
Five things Ontario government should do for taxpayers in 2020
January 28, 2020
Lower hydro bills, Lower gas taxes, Balance the budget, End corporate welfare, Don’t cave in salary negotiations with government employees
“The Queen has made clear that British taxpayers will no longer be supporting the Duke and Duchess,” noted Wudrick, “Prime Minister Trudeau owes it to ensure Canadian taxpayers receive similar respect.”
Each one per cent raise that the government gives to its employees costs taxpayers $720 million