Gas Taxes Driving Canadians South
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, May 16, 2013
As Canadians, we have become conditioned to paying higher prices than our American neighbours for pretty much everything. Milk, cheese, clothes, electronics, books, airfares, sporting goods, cars, liquor: we know we’re being gouged, but we don’t know what to do about it. “Tax me, I’m Canadian,” is an all-too-familiar refrain.
The Dangers of an Extended Period of Low Interest RatesBy C.D. Howe Institute Wednesday, May 15, 2013
After an extended period of record-low interest rates, the Bank of Canada should reverse some monetary stimulus and begin raising interest rates, according to economist Paul Masson. In “The Dangers of an Extended Period of Low Interest Rates: Why the Bank of Canada Should Start Raising Them Now,” published by the C.D. Howe Institute, Masson argues there is urgency for the Bank to act in view of the economic distortions and financial risks low interest rates pose for Canada.
Police Better Than Photo RadarBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Plain and simple, people shouldn’t speed through construction zones.
Ontario’s $10-Million Monday Morning HangoverBy Guest Column Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Toronto—- Ontario’s electricity ratepayers have a $10-million Monday morning hangover caused by first-to the grid rights for wind power under the Green Energy and Economy Act.
Public or Private Electric Power?... Ruin of BC Hydro
By Roland Seguin Friday, May 10, 2013
Beware governments selling/privatizing public owned assets based on political philosophy. The BC Liberals promised not to sell BC Rail or privatize BC Hydro then did. Christy Clark was Gordon Campbell’s Deputy Premier 2001-2005 when selling of BC Rail and privatizing of BC Hydro schemes were devised.
Fair Pensions For AllBy News on the Net Friday, May 10, 2013
Taxpayers Federation Calls for Convicted Politicians to Lose Pensions
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, May 10, 2013
OTTAWA, ON: In light of the Deloitte report on inappropriate Senate expenses, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is renewing its call for a new law that would take away the Parliamentary pension from any politician convicted of crimes related to abuse of their office.
Incompetent or Completely Reckless?By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, May 7, 2013
- Ontarians deserve an apology for gas plant fiasco
TORONTO, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on ex-Premier Dalton McGuinty and current Premier Kathleen Wynne to formally apologize to Ontarians for their roles in cancelling the gas plants in Oakville and Mississauga, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. McGuinty took responsibility during his testimony for moving the plants and confirmed it was his decision, but he never apologized and claims he was in the dark over the explosive costs revealed last week.
McGuinty-Wynne liberals continue to hide and lie to Ontarians
By News on the Net Tuesday, May 7, 2013
QUEEN’S PARK – Former Premier Dalton McGuinty made it clear today that he is still willing to put his Party’s interest ahead of the interests of taxpayers, PC MPP Vic Fedeli said today.
Conservative Budget Bail-in Regime May Allow Banks to Confiscate Customer’s DepositsBy Dr. Charles McVety Friday, May 3, 2013
On March 21st, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper had his Finance Minister Jim Flaherty present their 2013 Budget that included a “Bail-In Regime” on page 145. The clause will allow banks to convert liabilities into capital in times of need. The recent events in Cyprus, coupled with the G20 agreement in Mexico City-2012, suggest that this so called bail-in scheme may be used to plunder the savings of Canadians.
Are Intellectuals at War with Reality?By Gerry Nicholls Friday, May 3, 2013
Canadian left-wing intellectuals have a habit of saying the darndest things.
Ontario Budget: Another Lost OpportunityBy Guest Column Friday, May 3, 2013
It was budget time again in Ontario, and once again, the Liberal Party decided to play politics rather than deal with the financial realities of the have not province that they have created. But with a massive debt, staggering deficits and out of control unemployment, could we really expect any less?
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