Get Ready for More Tax Hikes
By Canadian Taxpayers Federation Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Hold onto your wallets Manitobans because you haven’t seen anything yet when it comes to tax increases.
IMF World Economic OutlookBy Ian R. Campbell Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Why Read: This commentary links to the International Monetary Fund’s 2012 World Economic Outlook. You ought to read the Executive Summary, even if you elect not to scan the entire document or listen to the 45 minute transcript of a related Press Briefing.
The Unique Sparkle of Gold ExplorationBy Guest Column Tuesday, April 24, 2012
With the price of gold rising to variable but generally escalating levels, our global focus has turned golden. Speculation is running rampant on whether gold is merely an asset class appreciating due to fundamental forces or if there are graver implications for the future of the global economy. As the president of a gold exploration company, there is no doubt that the trajectory of my industry’s popularity is ever increasing as gold is the global topic du jour. This shimmering spotlight offers me the opportunity to set the record straight on the distinct differences between gold mining and mineral exploration companies.
April 20 IMF U.S.$ Fund RaiseBy Ian R. Campbell Monday, April 23, 2012
On April 20 the IMF announced it had raised about U.S. $435 billion to further assist with ongoing Eurozone bank and Sovereign Debt issues that plague the 17 country Euro consortium.
Can Italy Be Far Behind?
By Ian R. Campbell Friday, April 20, 2012
What is going on in the Eurozone impacts, and will continue to some perhaps significant degree impact, everywhere else. Two recent articles, reported that on April 17 The International Monetary Fund released its 2012/2013 forecast for Italy. That forecast is reported as targeting:
Questionable Expenses, Cue the FreedomBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, April 17, 2012
- Spending up $318 million (2.8%) budget to budget (despite claim of 3.9% cut)
- $106 million sales tax increase, tobacco & fuel taxes also up
WINNIPEG, MB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) responded to today’s Manitoba budget with disappointment, noting that the province has not only tabled a larger deficit than it projected in last year’s budget, it has pushed back its core balanced budget date; from 2014-15 to 2015-16.
Increased Yuan Trading BandBy Ian R. Campbell Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Without continued China economic growth at high levels, developed country economic growth and recovery is less likely. Currency exchange rates play a part in this.
On Saturday, April 14 China announced that it was doubling the ‘trading band’ on the Yuan/U.S.$ exchange rate by 0.5% to 1.0%. This was greeted by general enthusiasm, with reactions that included:
TransLink Commissioner Audit Finds Tip of Waste IcebergBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Wednesday, April 11, 2012
- TransLink Commissioner rejects authority’s 12.5% fare hike—says money can be found internally
VANCOUVER, B.C.: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) commended TransLink Commissioner Martin Crilly for rejecting the transit authority’s proposed 12.5 per cent fare hike and for highlighting the inefficiency of the organization.
Defined-Benefit Public Sector Pension Plans: Who Wins and Who Loses?
By C.D. Howe Institute Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The payout formulas for defined-benefit (DB) pension plans, such as those typically provided to government employees across Canada, produce little-acknowledged yet striking inequities, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Winners and Losers: The Inequities within Government-Sector, Defined-Benefit Pension Plans,” Geoffrey Young shows how plan formulas can produce redistribution of retirement income among members and recommends potential reforms.
Film Subsidy Decision the Right OneBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, March 30, 2012
Imagine if every business owner in Saskatchewan walked into a government office each year and was reimbursed for half the money the business paid to its employees.
Rx&D Encouraged By Federal Government’s Innovation AgendaBy News on the Net Thursday, March 29, 2012
OTTAWA, - The following is a statement by Russell Williams, President of Canada’s Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) on Budget 2012 tabled today by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
Merit Canada Offers Support For Federal Budget 2012By News on the Net Thursday, March 29, 2012
OTTAWA, - Merit Canada, the voice of Canada’s open shop construction associations, today expressed its support for key measures and initiatives contained in the federal government’s 2012 budget. Terrance Oakey, President of Merit Canada, says he is encouraged that the Conservatives are continuing to focus on creating jobs, maintaining a healthy economy and reducing red tape.
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