Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Most Recent Articles by Canadian Taxpayers Federation:

Wynne’s Pension Bait & Switch January 23, 2014
Ontario families are nickel-and-dimed by their government with higher taxes, increased premiums, new user-fees and soaring energy rates
The Harper Conservatives and the Opposition Are Keeping Us in the Dark and They Like it That Way January 23, 2014
MPs and Senators are still operating in the dark ages when it comes to accountability. They like it in the dark just fine
Ontario is the Poster Child of Bad Tobacco Policies January 13, 2014
Young people – the very people tobacco laws are designed to protect – are some of the top customers in the contraband market
Bad Tobacco Policies Drive Smokers to Black Market January 9, 2014
CTF Releases Joint Paper with U.S.-based Reason Foundation
CTF Releases New Year’s Tax Changes for 2014 December 30, 2013
First-time charitable donors get higher tax breaks
Ottawa Needs to Follow Alberta’s Example and be Accountable for Executive Pay December 23, 2013
The average payrolls cost for a single federal government staffer have gone from $86,000 when the Conservatives took office in 2006 to $114,000 last year
Alberta’s New Sunshine List Sets Gold-Standard for the Rest of Canada December 19, 2013
“Today’s announcement in Alberta highlights just how disappointing the Harper government has handled this issue federally,
Don’t Hike CPP Contributions, Fix EI to Help Canadians Retire Richer December 19, 2013
Ontario residents are far less likely to be eligible for EI payments, and yet Ontario taxpayers pay the brunt of EI taxes
Ontario Energy Rate Hike Equates to Doubling Income Tax for Low Income Earners December 6, 2013
The Wynne government should think about the people who suffer the most from irresponsible government decisions
Turn off the Heat and Put on a Sweater! December 2, 2013
Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan Falls Short
Fat Taxes Make Governments Fat November 28, 2013
Food taxes do not affect obesity rates, Disproportionately hurt lower-income Canadians, Massive new government revenue grab, Intrusion into personal choice
How Much Did Red River College Pay For A Pre-Wedding Reception? November 26, 2013
Wedding-related expense at Red River College not appropriate, Minister Allum needs to disclose amount, shake up board
Canada Must Not Follow Mexico’s Lead on Food Taxes November 25, 2013
CTF releases new report debunking claims made by proponents of food and sugar taxes
Liberals Pass the Buck on Eco-Fees November 22, 2013
Lower recycling costs and less waste is a double win for taxpayers concerned with the environment
The EI Ripoff November 21, 2013
Scrap the pork-barreling Employment Insurance system
Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) Calls on Ottawa to Let Canadians Save Their EI Contributions November 18, 2013
Ottawa is using Employment Insurance as a cash cow
More Stimulus and No Cuts Show that the Liberals are Abandoning Any Hope of a Balance Budget November 7, 2013
Ontario Economic Update Shows Province Still on Track for Massive $11.7 Billion Deficit
Billion-Dollar Gas Plant Boondoggle to Blame for Energy Price Hikes November 1, 2013
Ontario’s Liberal government, Cost of their gas plant cancellations, Electricity rate increases
Saskatoon Health Region’s Bizarre Fight For Secrecy October 31, 2013
Something to ponder the next time you sip on a Grande Frappuccino.
Risky Hydro Plan Could Devour Your Wallet October 30, 2013
Risky Hydro Plan Requires Pause October 28, 2013
Former premiers Filmon and Schreyer, and retired Manitoba Hydro executives agree - timeout needed on costly and risky hydro plan
New Rules for MPs: Expenses a Step in the Right Direction But Full Accountability is What We Need October 23, 2013
New rules don’t require MPs to post receipts with their expenses
United Nations Lets Down People On Reserves October 18, 2013
It was an easy bet that stories like the one from Quebec wouldn’t come up in meetings with chiefs from the old boys’ club
Balanced Budget Legislation a Win for Taxpayers October 16, 2013
Since 2008 the Conservative government has borrowed $161 billion, bringing the federal government’s debt burden to $618 billion
WARNING: Government May Be Bad For Your Health October 16, 2013
A pervasive culture has grown throughout most government agencies where sick days are just another lucrative benefit to be exploited
Government Makes People Sick! October 15, 2013
Ontario govt. employees took an average of 10.5 sick days in 2012 Non-government employees take an average of 5.8 sick days per year
What if the Liberals were a Publicly Traded Company? October 11, 2013
Consider our politicians very lucky. They just issue apologies and move on
Shameless Liberal Spending Scandals Continue: Taxpayers Comment on Gas Plant Update October 8, 2013
AG report shows the plant would have never been built anyway
“No-Work Contracts” Yet Another Reason to Shine the Light on Parliament October 8, 2013
“This is yet another example of one set of rules for the politicians and another set of rules for everyone else,”
Corporate Welfare to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment October 3, 2013
​Group to receive $500,000 of taxpayer money in 2016 for the NBA All-Star Game