The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released new data showing a large gap between government workers’ pension benefits and everyone else. The federation again called on governments to freeze and convert their unsustainable defined-benefit pension plans to less costly, defined contribution plans. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-8409.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation kicked-off phase two of its advertising campaign calling for the reform of the MP pension plan with a 15-second digital ad starting to appear in washrooms across Toronto, ON. The ad carries a similar message to the billboards launched by the federation in July – showing an MP’s hand grabbing $24 … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation said it launched a new billboard campaign aimed at ensuring Canadians from coast-to-coast know just how lopsided the current MP pension scheme really is. Billboards sporting the message “For every $1 an MP puts into their pension, taxpayers put in $24” were put up in Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Ottawa and Halifax. … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation echoed calls for a federal investigation into the activities of the Innu Development Limited Partnership, a business owned by the Sheshatshiu and Mushuau First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador. Leaked documents show the recently departed CEO received $658,847 in pay last year and $348,427 the previous year. The full release is … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates that outgoing International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda's (Durham, ON) annual parliamentary pension will instantly start at $52,183, adding up to $701,464 by the time she reaches the age of 80. The full release is available online. Call 613-234-6554.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is reminding Canadians that Canada’s Members of Parliament will celebrate another big financial win June 30, with the quarterly deposit of another $23 million taxpayer dollars into the Parliamentary pension plan. CTF federal director Gregory Thomas said by charging taxpayers 10.4 per cent interest on their pension plan, MPs retirement savings continue … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation said the Auditor General’s report into the administration of the House of Commons and the Senate failed to give Canadian taxpayers the information they’ve been demanding about the spending habits of Canada’s MP’s and senators. The federation also called on MPs and senators to take the next step in fiscal transparency … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation issued a statement on the Conservative government's proposed changes to overhaul the Employment Insurance program. More information is available online. Call 613-234-6554.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation applauded new regulations proposed for Employment Insurance eligibility. The federation's federal director Gregory Thomas said the new EI rules strike a blow for hard-working Canadian taxpayers, against habitual pogey collectors who have been enjoying part-time work with other people’s money for far too long. More information is available online. Call 613-295-8409.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation said an informal coalition of six not-for-profit and think tank organizations have agreed the issue of federal transfers to the provinces needs to be placed firmly on the national agenda. As the current equalization agreement is set to expire in 2014, the coalition is hoping to shed some light on the … Read more
