The federation released partial data obtained from the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs that shows at least 30 band chiefs in Canada received more in pay than the average premier during 2008-09. The CTF is calling on the federal government to immediately release the withheld data. Call 204-227-5561.
The federation is calling for a faster plan to eliminate the deficit and for a legislated debt repayment schedule following the government's economic update. Call 1-877-267-3218.
The federation is calling on the government to scrap a $1 billion loan announced by Export Development Corporation to Vale Inc. of Brazil. Call 1-877-267-3218.
The group says the federal Liberals are joining the NDP and the BQ in fighting the government again over Employment Insurance (EI). Unfortunately, they aren’t fighting the tax hike planned for January 1st: the one that will take more off pay cheques and out of the pockets of employers. Instead, they are fighting to make … Read more
On September 22, Parliamentarians will vote on a motion that seeks to kill a private members bill to end the federal long-gun registry. Bill C-391 passed second reading last November with the help of 12 New Democrats, eight Liberals and one independent. Each of those MPs has been worked over by special interests and party … Read more
