Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:

Get Ready for More Tax Hikes April 25, 2012
At this pace, there’s little chance of a balanced budget in 2014-15 and a good chance of even higher taxes along the way.
CTF Denounces McGuinty Sell-out on NDP Tax Grab April 23, 2012
Taxpayer Protection Act (TPA) requires parties to officially register their intention to raise taxes with the Chief Electoral Officer during an election, or else hold a referendum on any new taxes or tax increases
Dissecting the Film Tax Credit Further April 19, 2012
It should be taxpayers, not politicians and bureaucrats, who decide such how their money is spent.
CTF Helps Farmers’ Fight Against Unfair Fisheries Act April 17, 2012
Petition calls on federal government to reform Fisheries Act
Questionable Expenses, Cue the Freedom April 17, 2012
Core balanced budget now delayed until 2015-16; one year later
TransLink Commissioner Audit Finds Tip of Waste Iceberg April 11, 2012
CTF supports full BC Hydro-style audit on every part of TransLink operations
Provincial Election Spend-O-Thon April 11, 2012
Taxpayers Federation compiles list of spending and taxation promises made by the four main political parties
B.C. Taxpayers Want Pay Equity For Government Workers April 10, 2012
CTF poll shows four in five British Columbians think compensation for government employees should be brought in line with private counterparts
McGuinty Right to Reject NDP’s Proposed Tax Grab April 5, 2012
Horwath’s tax grab would target roughly 60,000 Ontarians and hike their taxes an average of $10,000 each.
Film Subsidy Decision the Right One March 30, 2012
Some may not like the film subsidy decision, but the Premier made the right choice.
Budget 2012 - A Lost Opportunity to Control Spending March 29, 2012
Hopeful signs on minor spending cuts, reform of EI, OAS, government pensions<
Ontario budget threatens recovery, piles on debt March 27, 2012
Cancelled cuts mean $2 billion in extra business income tax, education tax over next 3 years
Questionable Expenses, Cue the Freedom March 27, 2012
Government fish marketing board racks up expensive meals, golf membership, big booze bills, NHL tickets, Air Canada lounge memberships, car bills, car washes, ritzy hotel bills, etc.
Budget Like a Household March 22, 2012
After a decade of significant spending increases, try not to chuckle if they tell you they can’t find savings. After all, you just did.
TransLink Must Cut Costs—Starting With Its Cops March 14, 2012
If someone gets mugged on SkyTrain, the Transit Police either waste a bunch of time arguing with the local police over who gets to investigate, or the local police just won’t show up at all.
Aging Opportunity March 14, 2012
Clearly, there’s savings to be had when it comes to reducing the number of government employees in Saskatchewan.
14th Annual “Teddy” Government Waste Awards Winners March 7, 2012
Federal Tobacco Farmer Payoff, Alberta Legislature Committee that Never Meets, City of Montreal’s Imaginary Snow Plows are this year’s winners.
CTF Applauds B.C. MLA Pay Freeze March 6, 2012
MLAs and thousands of other public sector employees live by net zero — why not teachers?
CTF praises McGuinty’s proposal for teacher wage freeze and sick day reform March 2, 2012
“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 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 March 2, 2012
When tax dollars are spent, taxpayers deserve to know what they are used for.
Harper needs to end the special pension deal for government employees 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? 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 February 21, 2012
Balanced budget likely for 2013; would make B.C. second province in Canada to get back in black
Watching Pennies Pays Off 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
Nothing Says Poverty Like a Spa Retreat 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
Harper Should Start with MPs if he wants to Reform Canadian Pensions 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
Canadian Museum for Human Irony January 26, 2012
Making the Museum More Taxpayer-Friendly
To Be Considered Truly Open, Government Must Be Proactive January 24, 2012
The principle of democratic transparency is one that must be fought for, every day
Send In Your Budget Wishes January 24, 2012
Now is the time for you to send in an email or phone the finance minister to make your voice heard.