Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:
Bill 4, the Cap and Trade Cancelation Act, repeals the Wynne-era carbon tax that came into effect in January of 2018
• Unlimited taxpayer support for former governors general with zero transparency is completely unacceptable
• Former governors general already benefit from generous taxpayer-funded annuity and “start-up grant” to establish a charity
• Former governors general already benefit from generous taxpayer-funded annuity and “start-up grant” to establish a charity
Manitoba is making important progress to turn around the province's finances
The CTF has long opposed carbon taxes across Canada and will continue to be an aggressive voice for the growing number of Canadians opposed to carbon tax grabs
Canadian Taxpayers Federation supports review of Hydro debacles
October 19, 2018
Comprehensive investigation into the Hydro scandal
Affordable beer is great - but what’s next?
October 19, 2018
Cheaper beer is great, but it's just one step in making Ontario an affordable place to live
• FAO projects that cancelling cap and trade will result in tax savings of $3 billion over four years
• CTF calls on Ford government to make spending reductions to achieve a balanced budget while still cutting the carbon tax
• CTF calls on Ford government to make spending reductions to achieve a balanced budget while still cutting the carbon tax
• CTF sends oversized scissors to Minister to help him get started on cutting spending
• Taxes and red tape are also prime targets for a snip
• Taxes and red tape are also prime targets for a snip
Taxpayers Federation raises a glass for cancelled beer tax increase
October 12, 2018
Ford announced he is scrapping the 3 cent per litre beer tax increase planned by the ousted Wynne government
National pharmacare is not the slam dunk its proponents claim
October 9, 2018
It doesn't mean wiping out the entire market of private sector drug coverage is the best solution
With fewer cooks in the kitchen, Toronto city council will be better off
September 24, 2018
Torontonians should raise a glass
Manitoba needs to cancel its corporate welfare credit card
September 18, 2018
Manitoba, choices between corporate welfare cheques and broad-based tax cuts are secondary. Manitoba is broke.
Getting the Trans Mountain expansion back on track
September 10, 2018
Many Canadians still harbour doubts about how serious it is about getting Trans Mountain built
Refresh the national shipbuilding strategy? Yes, please
September 8, 2018
Trudeau government has a tremendous chance to lay down some clear and simple principles that could apply to all military procurement going forward. It should take this opportunity and save taxpayers billions along the way.
• Risky defined-benefit pensions now largely the preserve of government employees
• Total unfunded liabilities for federal government employee pensions is $166 billion
• Total unfunded liabilities for federal government employee pensions is $166 billion
Time to investigate the gravity of scandalous waste
August 24, 2018
Scandals keep dropping in Manitoba. Surely, eventually, someone in the Legislature will be struck with curiosity. Taxpayers deserve comprehensive investigations into the gravity of this massive waste
Truckers getting carbon tax ticket while big emitters get a pass
August 23, 2018
Manitoba's carbon tax will make the price of diesel jump by 6.7 cents per litre
Premier Ford can improve transparency and accountability by providing for the electronic filing and payment of freedom of information requests
• The Better Local Government Act reduces the size of Toronto city council from a planned 47 wards to 25 wards
• The act is being challenged in court and CTF has been granted leave to intervene in support of the legislation
• The act is being challenged in court and CTF has been granted leave to intervene in support of the legislation
Canada doesn’t need a death tax
August 16, 2018
Canada doesn't need a death tax
Better for Ford to lower beer tax than minimum price
August 13, 2018
Global Affairs Canada is wasting your money
August 10, 2018
Trudeau government’s failure to manage even the little expenses doesn’t instil great confidence in their ability to manage the big ones
Should Doug Ford cut Toronto city council in half? Yes
July 31, 2018
Premier Ford’s legislation to reduce Toronto City Council from a planned 47 wards to 25 wards will save taxpayers at least $25.5 million
• Documents obtained through Access to Information show locally procured items can be significantly less expensive
• Officials ordered a $7,500 credenza and 16 chairs at $1,050 apiece from luxury Vancouver furniture designer
• Officials ordered a $7,500 credenza and 16 chairs at $1,050 apiece from luxury Vancouver furniture designer
Ford made carbon tax promise to Canadian Taxpayers Federation in a public pledge signing on February 10
• Documents obtained under Access to Information Act show seven separate contracts with Halifax-based company
• Items include champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses and water goblets, all customized with maple leaf crests
• Items include champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses and water goblets, all customized with maple leaf crests
• Documents obtained under Access to Information Act reveal expensive tastes of Global Affairs Canada
• 2016 order placed through Regina-based company at $286 per cushion
• 2016 order placed through Regina-based company at $286 per cushion
• Premier-designate Ford announced his cabinet’s first act will be to cancel cap-and-trade and to challenge the federal carbon tax
• Ford made this promise to Canadian Taxpayers in a public pledge signing on February 10
• Ford made this promise to Canadian Taxpayers in a public pledge signing on February 10
Doug Ford’s 1st Move Must Be To Kill Wynne’s Carbon Tax
June 14, 2018
Premier-elect Ford pledged early and eagerly to end the carbon tax, and give taxpayers money back in their pockets. Killing the carbon tax is the most important first move he can take in showing the people who elected him that he is serious.