To mark Right to Know Week, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has compiled the Top Ten Access to Information Act Fails to highlight some of the more egregious or absurd ways in which the federal government is failing to take transparency issues seriously. “Robust transparency laws are important, and this government ran on some admirable promises to fix our broken system,” said … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released a statement: “Contrary to the claims of radical environmentalists, the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal to invalidate the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is only an unfortunate temporary setback that risks costing taxpayers billions of dollars. This could have been avoided … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released an analysis of federal pensions based on data compiled by Statistics Canada, which shows that risky defined-benefit pensions are vanishing in the private sector, but remain overwhelmingly common within government. “This data provides support for a widespread sentiment: that government employees get very risky, very generous pensions, paid for by people … Read more
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released documents obtained through Access to Information showing that since June 2017, the Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong has spent nearly $46,000 on tables, chairs and a credenza. Call 613-295-8409.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released documents obtained through Access to Information by the CTF showing that since 2016, Global Affairs Canada has spent more than $127,000 on crystal glassware. Call 613-295-8409.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released documents obtained through Access to Information by the CTF showing that in 2016, Global Affairs Canada spent $24,638 to purchase 86 seat cushions for the Canadian embassy in Mexico City. Call 613-295-8409.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released the following statement in response to the government’s decision to nationalize the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: “This decision represents both a colossal failure of the Trudeau government to enforce the law of the land, and a massive, unnecessary financial burden on Canadian taxpayers. This move sets a … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to remove the federal excise tax on gasoline in order to give Canadians relief at the pumps as part of the CTF’s 20th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day. “On average, 33 per cent of the price at the pump in gas taxes,” said CTF Federal Director … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation reminds Canadians that as of April 1, they will be paying more for beer, wine and spirits thanks to the federal government’s tax escalator on alcohol. First passed in the 2017 federal budget, the new escalator tax automatically increases excise taxes on beer, wine and spirits every year by the rate of inflation. “Automatic … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation expressed concern about the Trudeau government’s 2018 budget, which did not lay out a clear path to eliminate the deficit and failed to address growing concerns about Canada’s tax competitiveness. “The good news is this budget largely holds the line on spending,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick. “The bad news is … Read more
