Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:

CTF Calls on Premier to Halt Plans to Double Land Transfer Tax October 28, 2015
New tax will cost between $10,000 and $15,000 on a $450,000 home, putting home ownership dream further out of reach
CTF Calls for Auditor General Investigation into Possible Quid Pro Quo Payments from Kathleen to Uni October 27, 2015
Kathleen Wynne has secretly paid unions $3.74 million since 2008 to cover so-called union side bargaining costs, without requiring receipts
Trudeau Tax Changes a Mixed Bag for Taxpayers October 26, 2015
The countless promises to spend
Province’s Payment to Teachers Damages Bargaining October 22, 2015
At the end of the day, Minister Sandals and Premier Wynne are the ones responsible for creating an overly complex multi-level bargaining system
Halt $1 Million Give-a-Way to Teachers’ Union October 21, 2015
Ontario High School Teachers' Raise Financed by Diverting Fund for Vulnerable Students
Imagining campaign rhetoric becoming reality October 20, 2015
There is one element of Mr. Trudeau’s plan that requires no imagination: debt. The Liberals say they will run deficits of up to $10 billion each year for the next three years
CTF Releases Pension and Severance Figures for 2015 Election October 20, 2015
Pension reforms which kick in on January 1, 2016 will see MPs and Senators finally paying more towards their own pensions
CTF Releases Final 2015 Election Spending Tracker October 15, 2015
Liberal plan to spend an additional $10.1 billion in 2016-17 is the most expensive of the three main parties
CTF Fact Check: NDP Lowballs Daycare Plan Costs October 7, 2015
Comparison with other provinces also suggests female workforce participation rates may be attributable to other factors
CTF Slams Corporate Welfare Binge October 6, 2015
Government announcement of $4.3 billion compensation to dairy, egg and poultry farmers will come directly out of taxpayer pockets
CTF Study Examines Impact of Personal Income Taxes on NHL Players, Tea October 5, 2015
Major Penalty for High Taxes:
Taxes factor in attracting top talent on and off the ice October 5, 2015
Tyler Myers' taxes went down by nearly half a million because he moved from Buffalo to Winnipeg.
NDP’s would-be finance minister runs from his prairie record September 29, 2015
Saskatchewan’s GDP grew by about 60 per cent from 2006 to 2011. The province’s corporate tax take soared by nearly 168 per cent during that same period (adjusted for inflation)
UP Express Ticket Price Strategy Reveals Metrolinx Lack of Strategic Vision September 28, 2015
Toronto City Council will be voting on a package of rules dealing with ride-sharing on Sept. 30. Here’s hoping that they have more strategic vision about transportation than Metrolinx does.
CTF Releases 2015 Federal Election Spending Tracker September 28, 2015
Liberal plan to spend an additional $9.5 billion in 2016-17 is the most expensive of the three main parties
Changes to Ontario ‘Death Tax’ Puts Additional Burden on Grieving Families September 24, 2015
Estate Administration Tax (EAT)
Taxpayers Federation: Use Hydro One Sale Cash to Pay Down Debt September 18, 2015
Proceeds of sale of Hydro One already dedicated to new spending
What Did Canadians Get For $1 Trillion? September 17, 2015
The sad irony is that a trillion dollars would be more than enough to fund the dreams of even the most spendthrift politician – with plenty left over for tax relief
Taxpayers Federation Applauds Mayor Tory’s Decision Not to Bid on 2024 Olympics September 15, 2015
Mayor's decision not to bid on Olympics protects taxpayers from billions in cost overruns and an opaque bidding process with little public debate
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Implores John Tory Noy to Make Commitment to Bid on 2024 Olympics September 14, 2015
September 15th deadline for Mayor to sign firm committment to bid letter looming, and taxpayers remain in the dark
Taxpayers Deserve Transparency in 2024 Olympic Bid Process September 11, 2015
Taxpayers shouldn’t fool themselves – the idea that public debate will start after the September 15 bid letter has been filed is a farce.
Deficits are eternally temporary September 2, 2015
Balanced budgets gave way to temporary deficits that evolved to become an absolute necessity without which apparently “thousands of Manitobans” would be out of work
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Calls for Transparency around Possible 2024 Olympic Bid September 2, 2015
Hosting the Olympics would cost billions, and bidding alone carries a price tag of $50 million or more
Baby Recession No Reason to Blow the Budget September 1, 2015
CTF calls for parties to recommit to balanced budgets
How is a pay raise for teachers a ‘net-zero’ deal? August 27, 2015
Taxpayers are right to be skeptical of this deal, which comes with no transparency. Premier Wynne and Minister Sandals need to explain how they managed to reach a so-called “net zero” deal that includes raises
Don’t Repeal First Nations Financial Transparency Act August 27, 2015
Repealing the FNFTA would be a slap in the face to brave souls like Phyllis Sutherland and every other person from a First Nation who has spoken up and demanded accountability in own their communities
Greg Dewar will win the Nobel Prize in Economics August 24, 2015
If Mr. Dewar is right, his plan is so innovative and advanced the current consensus of bond rating agencies will be over-awed
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Proud to Stand Up for First Nations Accountability August 21, 2015
Onion Lake and four other bands, along with Dene National Chief, should apologize for wasting scarce band dollars fighting to keep band information secret
Bond rating agency issues serious warning about Manitoba finances August 18, 2015
Manitoba deficit projected to be much higher than reported.
Get government out of the beer fridges of the province August 13, 2015
When it comes to booze, Manitoban’s are ready and able to make their own choices. There’s no reason for this province to continue to lag behind