The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) applauded the introduction of a private members bill by Conservative MP John Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.), Bill C-518, An Act to amend the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act (withdrawal allowance). The bill would take away the Parliamentary pension from any MP or senator convicted of a serious crime, … Read more
Given the current scandals in the Senate relating to ethics and accountability, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging MPs on the House ethics committee to reject pressure from the government to gut a private member’s bill that would mandate salary disclosure for federal employees and political appointees. “Canada needs a Sunshine List so taxpayers can … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to introduce an Accountability Act 2.0, to put an end to expense fraud by senators and restore the confidence of Canadians in Parliament. The federation is proposing five tenets to the Accountability Act 2.0. They include mandatory online reporting of office, travel, … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation called on governments to end the tax-on-tax practice for gasoline and diesel, marking the organization’s 15th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day. The federation called on both federal and provincial governments to end the practice of calculating the GST or HST after they’ve already levied provincial and federal excise taxes on gasoline, … Read more
In light of the Deloitte report on inappropriate Senate expenses, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is renewing its call for a new law that would take away the parliamentary pension from any politician convicted of crimes related to abuse of their office. The federation first called for introduction of the “Raymond Lavigne Rule” – named after … Read more
Gregory Thomas, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, released a statement calling for a tighter restrictions on government-owned companies such as Canada Post, VIA Rail and CBC. The full statement is available online. Call 613-234-6554.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on MPs from every political party to support the NDP’s Bill C-476, Parliamentary Budget Officer Act. “The CTF has long called on MPs to make the PBO a fully-independent officer of Parliament,” said CTF federal director Gregory Thomas. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-8409.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation applauded the federal government for passing and proclaiming Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations (First Nations Financial Transparency Act); legislation that will require aboriginal politicians on all reserves in Canada to disclose their salaries to the public. The federation first began pushing for … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation gave federal budget a B-minus, applauding the government’s plans to overhaul job training and keep a lid on spending, while criticizing the extension of pork-barreling regional development programs and make-work projects. The full release is available online. Call 613-234-6554.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation held its 15th annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony, roasting the year’s worst and funniest examples of government waste. Federation federal director Gregory Thomas, master of ceremonies, joined Catherine Brière and the federation's pig mascot Porky the Waste Hater at the swine-studded gala, held on Parliament Hill at the Charles Lynch Press Conference … Read more
