Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Canadian Taxpayers Federation

The federation marked a milestone in Canada’s debt history with the Debt Clock rolling over the $562,881,000,000 mark – the previous record set in 1997. Call 1-800-265-0442.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is very pleased that Bill C-575, First Nations Financial Transparency Act, has been passed by the House of Commons and will be reviewed at committee. Earlier this week, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation delivered over 3,000 signatures on petitions demanding this bill be passed. Call 416-203-0030.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation welcomed an internal government statement that appears to finally close the door on a myriad of requests for cash for professional sports venues, including a Quebec hockey arena and a domed CFL stadium in Regina. Call 416-725-0501.

The federation held its 13th annual “Teddy Waste Awards” ceremony to recognize the best of the worst in government waste. The federal Teddy winner was the G8/G20 costs, totalling $1.24 billion. The full release is available online. Call 1-877-267-3218.

The federation is calling on the federal government to accelerate plans to balance the federal budget in its recommendations for the 2011 federal budget. Call 1-877-267-3218.

The federation released its annual New Year tax change calculations which provide projected personal income and payroll tax changes taking effect January 1st, 2011. Increases in EI and CPP payroll tax thresholds mean that anyone earning more than $44,200 will pay an additional $76, while employers pay an additional $110 in 2011 payroll taxes. The … Read more

The federation expressed support for the federal government’s move towards the creation of Private Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs). Call 1-877-267-3218.

The federation applauded the government for passing into law provisions banning prisoners like Clifford Olson from receiving Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) entitlements while in jail. CTF Federal Director Kevin Gaudet said, “the Harper government and Minister Finley moved quickly with support of opposition parties to end this injustice and deserve … Read more

The federation is applauding Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, AB) decision not to support the City of Edmonton's Expo 2017 bid. Call 780-448-0159.

The federation released new chief and council pay data that reinforces the its call for greater transparency of reserve politicians’ pay levels and the need for reform. The full release is available online. Call 204-227-5561.