Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:
Taxpayers Federation: Use Hydro One Sale Cash to Pay Down Debt
September 18, 2015
Proceeds of sale of Hydro One already dedicated to new spending
What Did Canadians Get For $1 Trillion?
September 17, 2015
The sad irony is that a trillion dollars would be more than enough to fund the dreams of even the most spendthrift politician – with plenty left over for tax relief
Mayor's decision not to bid on Olympics protects taxpayers from billions in cost overruns and an opaque bidding process with little public debate
September 15th deadline for Mayor to sign firm committment to bid letter looming, and taxpayers remain in the dark
Taxpayers Deserve Transparency in 2024 Olympic Bid Process
September 11, 2015
Taxpayers shouldn’t fool themselves – the idea that public debate will start after the September 15 bid letter has been filed is a farce.
Deficits are eternally temporary
September 2, 2015
Balanced budgets gave way to temporary deficits that evolved to become an absolute necessity without which apparently “thousands of Manitobans” would be out of work
Hosting the Olympics would cost billions, and bidding alone carries a price tag of $50 million or more
Baby Recession No Reason to Blow the Budget
September 1, 2015
CTF calls for parties to recommit to balanced budgets
How is a pay raise for teachers a ‘net-zero’ deal?
August 27, 2015
Taxpayers are right to be skeptical of this deal, which comes with no transparency. Premier Wynne and Minister Sandals need to explain how they managed to reach a so-called “net zero” deal that includes raises
Don’t Repeal First Nations Financial Transparency Act
August 27, 2015
Repealing the FNFTA would be a slap in the face to brave souls like Phyllis Sutherland and every other person from a First Nation who has spoken up and demanded accountability in own their communities
Greg Dewar will win the Nobel Prize in Economics
August 24, 2015
If Mr. Dewar is right, his plan is so innovative and advanced the current consensus of bond rating agencies will be over-awed
Onion Lake and four other bands, along with Dene National Chief, should apologize for wasting scarce band dollars fighting to keep band information secret
Manitoba deficit projected to be much higher than reported.
Get government out of the beer fridges of the province
August 13, 2015
When it comes to booze, Manitoban’s are ready and able to make their own choices. There’s no reason for this province to continue to lag behind
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.
“It’s clear that the Senate is broken, and there’s no reason to wait for more pressure
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
An enforcement only strategy should not be the model Ontario follows for tackling the underground economy.
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 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