Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:

You’re Almost Out of Time to Read the Income Tax Act Before Filing Deadline: CTF April 28, 2016
2016 version of the Income Tax Act is 1,065,588 words long, an increase of 18,473 words this year
CTF Congratulates Bombardier, Looks Forward to Bailout Request Withdrawal April 28, 2016
“If it was ‘very clearly not required’ before this Delta deal, surely it is even more very clearly not required today,”
Ontario Should Stop Subsidizing Luxury Vehicles for Millionaires April 26, 2016
Ontario has spent over $39 million in taxpayer money on subsidies for electric vehicles
Kathleen Wynne’s new source of donations: you April 15, 2016
Wynne’s position on union and business has shifted dramatically in the recent weeks.
Ontario Should Pay Close Attention to B.C. April 14, 2016
Sousa should pay careful attention during de Jong’s visit this week, but it’s unlikely he will. This Ontario government rarely looks west for anything. Except equalization cheques, of late.
Referendum Should be Mandatory to Approve Ranked Ballots for Municipal Elections April 11, 2016
Amendments to the Ontario Municipal Elections Act would give municipalities authority to change from first-past-the-post to ranked ballot system without consulting voters
Ontario Election Financing Reforms Must Not Include Taxpayer Subsidies to Political Parties March 30, 2016
The idea of taxpayer money paying for political attack ads and partisan flyers is repugnant
Temporary Foreign Worker Use Proves EI Reform Needed March 29, 2016
Rather than opening the gates to more TFWs, the government and fish-processing companies should look for ways to incentivize work and get people off EI.
Unequal Treatment - Who’s to Blame for Equalization Unfairness March 28, 2016
The “have” provinces that are still paying the bill for equalization are contributing up to $691 per capita into the program while getting diddly-squat in return.
CTF Calls on Federal Government to Reject Bombardier Bailout Request March 23, 2016
“We would also like to congratulate Bombardier as they embark on this new era as a truly competitive global player,”
Taxpayers Federation Slams Trudeau Government’s ‘Spendy McDebtface’ Budget March 22, 2016
• No commitment to return to a balanced budget • Budget projects an additional $95 billion in new federal debt by 2020 • Spending faster than population growth or inflation
First Nations Leaders Benefit from Transparency March 17, 2016
Servant leadership is about more than strength, charisma or intelligence; it’s essential to have humility
Actually, Bombardier Is Not A ‘Proven Winner’ March 16, 2016
Stripped down, Stanford’s position is that private businesses should not be treated like private businesses
Winnipeggers know tax hikes when they see them March 10, 2016
With both revenue sources and debt levels going up, it’s hard to believe a lack of cash is the problem.
CTF Launches French Radio Ad Campaign Opposing Billion Dollar Bombardier Bailout March 9, 2016
Bombardier has already taken $1.3 billion from Quebec taxpayers and is asking the Trudeau government for up to $1.3 billion more
When it Comes to Office Budgets, MPs Should Show Canadians the Money March 8, 2016
It’s time for our politicians to be more transparent with their spending – and they should start by posting their expense receipts, and show Canadians the money
Ontario’s Hocus Pocus Budget March 4, 2016
Rosy GDP and revenue growth depend on a strong economy
CTF Calls for Federal Government to Reject Senate Sugar Tax March 1, 2016
“The only thing a sugar tax will make thinner are Canadians’ wallets,”
Watch the money before it’s gone February 26, 2016
Rather than relegating the First Nations Financial Transparency Act to irrelevance, the legislation needs to be strengthened
Budget 2016: Ontario’s Fiscal Train Wreck Continues February 25, 2016
“Instead of tackling the deficit head on by reducing or freezing program spending, the government continues to expand spending,”
18th Annual Teddy Government Waste Award Winners February 24, 2016
Lifetime Achievement – Bombardier for 50 years of receiving taxpayer handouts
Photo Radar About Cash Grab, Not Public Safety February 23, 2016
Tory won’t be mayor forever, and it’s safe to bet if Toronto gets a special power to use traffic cameras, those cameras will inevitably make their way into the congested streets of the downtown core
CTF Urges Trudeau Government to Revise Budget Spending Plans February 22, 2016
“The cupboard is beyond bare”
CTF Calls on Premier to Halt Tax Hike on Wine February 19, 2016
Wynne and Sousa refused to commit to current tax rates on wine when asked during news conference
CTF Releases Federal Pre-Budget Submission February 19, 2016
Balanced budget, debt reduction, ending corporate welfare and controlling public sector pay and benefits among CTF recommendations
Cancel, Don’t Delay ORPP February 17, 2016
The delay is happening so that Wynne can better coordinate with the federal government and use the CPP framework for her provincial scheme
Referendum necessary for electoral changes to stay changed February 16, 2016
Every Canadian must have the opportunity to vote on electoral reform in a national referendum.
Ontario Government Research Shows ORPP Will Lead to Job Losses and Pay Cuts February 16, 2016
Ontario Government Spent Nearly $600,000 Advertising ORPP During Federal Election February 8, 2016
The Auditor General would have questioned timing of ORPP ads as partisan had government not limited her powers
All politicians must disclose basic financial information - including First Nations politicians February 2, 2016
Bennett cannot allow weakened accountability requirements or endless discussions to leave people in First Nations communities in the dark after the disclosure deadline this summer.