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CTF Slams Senate Backscratching on Pensions Bill June 30, 2015
C-518 would have stripped Senators and MPs convicted of certain crimes of taxpayer-funded pension
Aboriginals Deserve Good Financial Governance June 29, 2015
First Nation band councils should create the same rules and safeguards as other governments across Canada, a point echoed in a Mandell Pinder legal analysis of the decision
Winnipeg debt soars while provincial safety net sags June 29, 2015
In 2014, Winnipeg’s long-term net debt soared to $943 million. In 2010, it was $496 million. That’s an increase in debt of 89.9 per cent.
Teachers Unions Will Never Be Satisfied With The Money – Competitive Alternatives are Needed June 26, 2015
More school choice may be a useful pressure valve to undercut the overwhelming power the teachers unions have over government and parents
CTF Calls on Senate to Sit Until the Work is Done June 23, 2015
The House of Commons has risen in preparation for a fall election, but this shouldn't affect Senate business Many important bills (C-377, C-518) remain in limbo, and the Senate needs to vote on them
Buying lies will come at a high price June 22, 2015
A simple plan is not to be confused with an easy plan. Some government programs will have to be cut.
Ontario Elementary Students and Parents Deserve Report Cards June 18, 2015
CTF launches petition calling for report cards to be issued
Manitoba paints an unflattering family picture June 17, 2015
The Manitoba government is borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars every day. There is only one source of revenue the government can use to pay it back: taxes
CTF Calls for Senators Boisvenu and Kenny to Recuse Themselves from Voting on Bill C-518 June 12, 2015
Bill C-518 would strip taxpayer-funded portion of pensions from politicians convicted of certain crimes
Arbitration process cannot replace criminal investigation process June 9, 2015
CTF also calls for timely passage of Bill C-518 and the posting of expense receipts online by Senators, MPs and federal government staff
We Don’t Need To Expand the CPP June 5, 2015
As the backdrop to the debate, much media punditry cites as settled fact that most Canadians simply aren’t saving enough money for their retirement.
Five Reasons Government Debts Aren’t Like Mortgages May 27, 2015
Reason Five: Homeowners don’t force their kids to co-sign mortgages, governments do
Do The Crime, Lose Your Taxpayer-Funded Pension May 25, 2015
Senators haven’t had many chances to show how serious they are about toughening up the rules that govern them
A little more interest could cost Manitoba a lot May 19, 2015
Powerful politicians can do many things. They can make laws and impose taxes. But they cannot force the bond market to lend them cheap money.
Ontario taxpayers shouldn’t pay for partisan ads May 19, 2015
Neutering the powers of the Auditor General and using taxpayer money to promote partisan ads should have all taxpayers seeing red.
It’s Time to Axe the Gasoline Tax-on-Tax: CTF May 14, 2015
Charging sales tax on top of excise taxes needs to stop; axe the tax-on-tax
Ontario’s Pension Plan Shows Wynne’s Contempt for Spending Choices of Ontario Families May 13, 2015
Once this new payroll tax is implemented by 2017, it will mean less money for families who are already being squeezed
Irresponsible Provincial Budget Shouldn’t be a Surprise May 5, 2015
Anyone who believes this government is willing to become fiscally responsible should consider trying out to replace Charlie Brown as the Peanuts place kicker.
Selinger Budget Forces Manitobans to Co-Sign Loans in Crayon May 4, 2015
The government has failed to address the deficit, failed to rein in spending and failed to offer tax relief.
You’re Already Out of Time to Read the Income Tax Act Before Filing Deadline: CTF May 4, 2015
Current version of the Income Tax Act is 3,314 pages long - more than a million words
Stop Ontario’s Plan for Taxpayer Funded Partisan Ads May 4, 2015
Provincial Budget Unveils Plans to Limit Auditor General's Oversight of Government Advertising
Modernizing the Access to Information Act April 28, 2015
It may not be the sexiest political issue during an election year, but transparent and accountable government is extremely important in any democratic society
Ontario’s Tax and Borrow Budget Raises Serious Concerns About Financial Future of Province April 23, 2015
Budget 2015-16 shows a $10.9 billion deficit, projects a $8.5 billion deficit next year
Federal budget balanced without tax hikes April 22, 2015
If Canada is to return to financial health by paying down debt, holding the line on spending isn’t enough: government must cut waste and reduce overall spending.
Taxpayers Federation Applauds Balanced Federal Budget April 21, 2015
Budget 2015-16 shows $1.4 billion surplus; will be applied to federal debt
Make Crown Expenses Transparent April 17, 2015
Taxpayers need to see both expenses and results for Crown travel
Ontario’s New Tax on Beer April 16, 2015
Province announces plan to impose new tax on beer
Stop Ontario’s Carbon Cap and Tax Grab April 13, 2015
Province announces a cap-and-trade carbon tax scheme that could cost Ontario $2 billion per year
Higher Taxes on Travel No April Fools Joke April 9, 2015
While the price of fuel is falling, much of the savings are being eaten up by these tax increases instead of being passed on to travellers.
Let’s Budget for Debt Repayment April 8, 2015
The Harper government has taken a critical first step in getting the books balanced