Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:

Wynne is Campaigning on Taxpayers’ Dime August 13, 2015
Like Williams, Wynne clearly believes that our now have-not province with a higher debt-to-GDP ratio than Newfoundland and with some of the highest hydro rates in North America, is being treated unfairly
CTF Releases “15 for 2015” Election Wish List August 11, 2015
Pass a “truth in budgeting” law
Political parties should pay their own way July 31, 2015
Whether political candidates are on the campaign trail for a few weeks or a few months, they should spend their own money
Corporate Welfare for Toyota A Cruel Joke on Taxpayers July 31, 2015
“Why on earth are our governments handing them a hundred million dollars from the public purse? Will any of them say with a straight face that Toyota ‘needs’ this money?”
More “Stimulus” is Not the Answer July 30, 2015
The simple fact is that governments piling up debt and deficits in the name of “stimulus” has huge long-term costs for little to no short-term benefit – with the main beneficiaries being the politicians trawling for votes
Pan Am Poured Taxpayer Funds Down the Drain July 29, 2015
The importance of transparency in the Pan Am Games is further underscored by the new possibility that the City of Toronto may be making a bid for the 2024 Olympics.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Statement on Senate Abolition July 24, 2015
“It’s clear that the Senate is broken, and there’s no reason to wait for more pressure
CTF Calls on Premier Wynne to Halt Plans for Turning HOV Lanes into Permanent Toll Roads July 22, 2015
Premier wants to use tolls from unpopular HOV lanes as new source of revenue
A Tale of Two Referendums July 20, 2015
It will be tempting for some political analysts to consider the TransLink referendum a failure and the Manitoba decision to circumvent the people prudent
Ontario Can Look to Greece to See the Dangers of an Underground Economy July 20, 2015
An enforcement only strategy should not be the model Ontario follows for tackling the underground economy.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Calls on Pan Am Games to Disclose Amount Paid to Kanye West for Closin July 16, 2015
Pan Am Games CEO refuses to disclose how much public money going towards contract with self-proclaimed 'greatest living rock star'
Manitoba will pay more to borrow as credit rating dives July 10, 2015
Bond rating agency concerned that Manitoba won't be able to balance the budget and the debt burden will get to heavy.
eHealth Ontario – the Gift that Keeps on Taking July 8, 2015
Unless taxpayers stand up and take notice, politicians will continue to waste public funds with impunity.
Ontario’s Credit Rating Downgrade Means Premier Wynne Must Take Action Now July 7, 2015
Ontario's Credit Rating Downgraded by S&P to A+
Senate Puts Self-Interest Ahead of Public Interest July 3, 2015
When faced with a choice between protecting the interests of Canadian taxpayers, and protecting their fellow Senators, the Senate chose the latter.
TransLink Tax Defeated! July 2, 2015
61.7% vote NO to TransLink PST Hike
CTF Slams Senate Backscratching on Pensions Bill June 30, 2015
C-518 would have stripped Senators and MPs convicted of certain crimes of taxpayer-funded pension
Aboriginals Deserve Good Financial Governance June 29, 2015
First Nation band councils should create the same rules and safeguards as other governments across Canada, a point echoed in a Mandell Pinder legal analysis of the decision
Winnipeg debt soars while provincial safety net sags June 29, 2015
In 2014, Winnipeg’s long-term net debt soared to $943 million. In 2010, it was $496 million. That’s an increase in debt of 89.9 per cent.
Teachers Unions Will Never Be Satisfied With The Money – Competitive Alternatives are Needed June 26, 2015
More school choice may be a useful pressure valve to undercut the overwhelming power the teachers unions have over government and parents
CTF Calls on Senate to Sit Until the Work is Done June 23, 2015
The House of Commons has risen in preparation for a fall election, but this shouldn't affect Senate business Many important bills (C-377, C-518) remain in limbo, and the Senate needs to vote on them
Buying lies will come at a high price June 22, 2015
A simple plan is not to be confused with an easy plan. Some government programs will have to be cut.
Ontario Elementary Students and Parents Deserve Report Cards June 18, 2015
CTF launches petition calling for report cards to be issued
Manitoba paints an unflattering family picture June 17, 2015
The Manitoba government is borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars every day. There is only one source of revenue the government can use to pay it back: taxes
CTF Calls for Senators Boisvenu and Kenny to Recuse Themselves from Voting on Bill C-518 June 12, 2015
Bill C-518 would strip taxpayer-funded portion of pensions from politicians convicted of certain crimes
Arbitration process cannot replace criminal investigation process June 9, 2015
CTF also calls for timely passage of Bill C-518 and the posting of expense receipts online by Senators, MPs and federal government staff
We Don’t Need To Expand the CPP June 5, 2015
As the backdrop to the debate, much media punditry cites as settled fact that most Canadians simply aren’t saving enough money for their retirement.
Five Reasons Government Debts Aren’t Like Mortgages May 27, 2015
Reason Five: Homeowners don’t force their kids to co-sign mortgages, governments do
Do The Crime, Lose Your Taxpayer-Funded Pension May 25, 2015
Senators haven’t had many chances to show how serious they are about toughening up the rules that govern them
A little more interest could cost Manitoba a lot May 19, 2015
Powerful politicians can do many things. They can make laws and impose taxes. But they cannot force the bond market to lend them cheap money.