The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released access-to-information documents showing the cost of developing government smartphone apps, with some downloaded fewer than a thousand times, and per-download costs as high as $112. “This should be a warning signal to the government that many of the apps it is creating are a terrible use of taxpayers’ money,” said CTF … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a cross-country tour with Chris Berg, senior fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs – the think tank that was a leading voice pushing for the repeal of Australia’s carbon tax. “Australians tried a carbon tax, it didn’t work, so they repealed it, and Canadians need to take a close look … Read more
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released the following statement in response to Finance Minister Bill Morneau‘s (Toronto Centre, Ont.) Fall Economic Statement: “The Trudeau government’s decision to double down on the failed approach of endless deficit spending will saddle Canadians with more than $130 billion in additional debt by 2022. By choosing to … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released an open letter to Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) calling for the proactive disclosure of scanned expense receipts for Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators and political staff, as well as tighter guidelines for staff relocation expenses. “From Jane Philpott’s car service to Gerry Butts’ relocation expenses, the last … Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rejected the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) application to intervene in the final stage of the British Columbia Teachers Federation’s (BCTF) decade-long legal battle with the British Columbia government. This potentially landmark case could impact the ability of governments to control public sector costs. The full release is available … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) launched a six-week, nine-province tour of its National Debt Clock, in order to raise awareness about the rising public debt burden faced by Canadians, and calling on the federal government to return to balanced budgets as soon as possible.“It took the Harper Conservatives six years to climb out of the … Read more
Aaron Wudrick, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, published an article warning the Canadian government not to take advice on fiscal policy from the Japanese government. “While increasing trade is a major focus of the Prime Minister’s visit […], Canadians should cross their fingers that Trudeau doesn’t ask his Japanese counterpart for advice on … Read more
To mark Gas Tax Honesty Day, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation called on the federal government to end the practice of calculating the HST/GST after provincial and federal excise taxes have already been charged. “A few extra cents per litre may not sound like much, but it adds up quickly. Eliminating the tax-on-tax would save Canadians a … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation applauded the new policy directive announced by Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) which will see all access to information request fees beyond the initial $5 filing fee dropped, as well as the requirement for officials to release information in more user-friendly formats. “These changes are a welcome step towards increasing government accountability … Read more
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is reminding Canadians that with only about two days left to the April 30 midnight tax filing deadline, it may already be too late to try and read the federal Income Tax Act. That’s because it’s 3,060 pages long. “There is no doubt that our tax system has become increasingly complex … Read more
