Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:
Enough is Enough
June 8, 2012
It’s obvious that many of our roads and highways need fixing, but instead of tax hikes, wasteful spending should be redirected
Only four of the 13 TransLink TVs are in service today
$20 billion each year in the hands of working Canadians who really deserve the money
Local Watchdogs Needed Too
May 30, 2012
A Property Tax Cap, Municipal Ratepayers Guide, Beggar's List
CTF to MLAs: Reject Gold-Plated Pension
May 28, 2012
CTF launches petition opposing gold-plated pension plan
Why “Ticketgate” Matters
May 25, 2012
Some good progress has been made on the issue, but clearly there is more work to do
“Every Canadian should be entitled to keep the money they work for, not have government tax it away and give it out in an attempt to buy votes"
Outrageous B.C. Gas Taxes Keep Economy in Neutral
May 24, 2012
The hidden cost of gas tax.
CTF releases new data on gas taxes, tax-on-tax
May 17, 2012
CTF’s 14th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day
CTF releases new data on gas taxes, tax-on-tax
May 17, 2012
CTF’s 14th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day
Unelected Metro Vancouver Should Get Back to Basics
May 11, 2012
Langley's ongoing fight with Metro Vancouver will likely go nowhere—it is virtually impossible to escape from a regional district.
CTF Welcomes Private-Public Pay Debate
May 10, 2012
CTF poll shows 73 per cent of British Columbians want pay fairness law
Tada! MLCC Jets Ticket List Released
May 8, 2012
Minister tells legislature ‘staff working hard’ on getting details together on how MLCC handed out 400+ Jets tickets...meanwhile CTF received the details from MLCC five weeks ago
Unplug the MP Pension Money Machine
April 27, 2012
The Conservative government has promised details of a new MP pension plan this fall, but taxpayers have been waiting years already
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.