The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) held its 17th annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste. Federation federal director Aaron Wudrick served as host, joined by the CTF’s pig mascot Porky the Waster Hater and talented event hostess Catherine. The awards event took place on Parliament Hill at the Charles Lynch Press … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) applauded the passage of Bill C-518, the Protecting Taxpayers and Revoking Pensions of Convicted Politicians Act, in the House of Commons on Feb. 4, which will see politicians convicted of serious crimes lose their pensions. “Canadians should not be on the hook for the pensions of those who abuse their powers of public office,” … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) welcomed the fiscal impact study released by the Parliamentary Budget Officer showing that in spite of a steep drop in oil prices, the federal government remains well positioned to balance the budget in fiscal 2015-16. “This study clearly suggests that concerns about a dramatic drop in federal government revenues due to falling oil prices are … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) launched a new radio ad campaign in support of Private Members Bill C-518. The bill, if passed, would revoke the taxpayer-funded pension of MPs and Senators convicted of serious crimes against taxpayers. The bill is scheduled to return to Parliament for third reading. “We already have convicted politicians, Raymond Lavigne and Joe … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) expressed severe disappointment at the federal government’s announcement to provide Pratt & Whitney Canada with a $300 million dollar “loan.” “We’ve seen this movie before, and the ending is always the same: taxpayers pay through the nose and a profitable private company is laughing all the way to the bank,” … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) called on the federal government to explain the exorbitant travel expenses incurred over the last eight years by David Langtry, the Acting Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission to commute to Ottawa from his home in Winnipeg. Call 613-295-8409.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) responded to the federal government’s First Nations Financial Transparency Act deadline with both praise and disappointment. “We started calling for this disclosure law back in 2009 so we’re glad the vast majority of aboriginal reserves are abiding by the new law,” said CTF prairie director Colin Craig. “The disclosure of chief … Read more
A new study jointly-released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) and Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) reveals that Montréal continues to be the least financially attractive location in the NHL for players when it comes to personal income taxes. The CTF looked at NHL team salary spending, personal income tax rates in the relevant province or … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) welcomed the federal government’s announcement that it will return to a surplus position in fiscal 2015-16, but called on the government to clamp down on spending to get the budget to balance in this 2014-15 fiscal year. “During the 2011 election, Stephen Harper promised to balance the budget by 2014, … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is pleased to unveil a new book written by CTF Ontario director, Candice Malcolm. The book, which is now available to order or download, highlights how Canada’s public policy and tax structures are unfair to young Canadians. Malcolm will be embarking on a national speaking tour to promote the book … Read more
