Official site of the CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION a citizens advocacy group dedicated to lower taxes, less waste and accountable government.
Testimonials
You can't be around for as long as we have with out causing some buzz. Here's a small sampling of what some of those in the media -- and a few politicians -- have to say about the CTF ... including some comments of the more colourful variety!
CTV News, May 26, 2011: Nova Scotia Finance Minister Graham Steele reacts to CTF revelations that province has the highest gas taxes in Atlantic Canada.
An influential lobby group says Ottawa needs to ditch the Indian Act and give First Nations more control over their land to end aboriginal poverty … The Canadian Taxpayers Federation -- architects of a campaign to open up chiefs' books to the public that was instrumental in recent federal legislation to publish salaries and benefits -- is now urging Ottawa to treat First Nations people like everyone else.
-- Canadian Press
January 15, 2013
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants Ottawa to grant First Nations full control over their lands while helping young aboriginal people leave economically bleak communities in search of a better life … The influential lobby group is also calling on the federal government to get rid of the Indian Act … The taxpayers federation has had the ear of the Harper government on aboriginal issues in the past -- successfully lobbying the feds to force chiefs to reveal their salaries and benefits. -- Winnipeg Free Press, January 16, 2012
-- Winnipeg Free Press
February 16, 2013
The CTF has called on the federal government to hold a national referendum on implementing the Kyoto Protocol. What a good idea. The protocol is of profound import[ance]
-- Lead editorial, Vancouver Sun
October 01, 2002
Thank goodness for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and their relentless pursuit of government waste. On my daily radio show The Afternoon News in Saint John, Halifax and Moncton, information compiled by the CTF is invaluable. It’s great to see the federation now having an office in Atlantic Canada making what it does even more valuable. Thanks to the CTF for its great work.
-- Tom Young
Host, The Afternoon News News 88.9 in New Brunswick and News 95.7 in Nova Scotia
September 01, 2010
In the increasingly crowded media universe, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation stands out. Through rigorous research, an uncanny ‘nose for news’ and dogged determination, they have had impact far greater than many much larger and better funded policy advocates.
-- Mike Duffy
CTV News Net
February 01, 2000
The premier announced that anti-loan legislation would be introduced as early as 1996. Most significant, however, Mr. Klein assured reporters the legislation would be framed by the [CTF] virtually assuring it will have few, if any loopholes.
-- Alberta Report Magazine
September 01, 1995
Happy New Year. Watch your paycheque shrink. That’s the grim holiday message delivered by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation on behalf of tax-gouged Canadian workers and their employers.
-- Vancouver Province
December 01, 2002
We understand that the Canadian Taxpayers Federation are responding to concerns, complaints raised by many of our First Nation Band members; I know that they are responding to that ... At the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Executive Committee of Chiefs passed a resolution urging its colleagues to be accountable and transparent to the Band membership with all information including salaries ... that’s our position, is be accountable and transparent to your membership and then perhaps we wouldn’t have to rely on the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to produce the kind of information they have.
-- Ron Evans, Grand Chief Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
APTN
November 30, 2010
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, substantive creators of the anti-deficit tide …
-- Western Report
March 01, 1997
The CTF has a great site … for starters, look at the CTF’s great URL: www.taxpayer.com. Clearly somebody was thinking when that domain was snapped up. The site itself is strong on information and light on gizmos, making the surf experience quick and effective. In other words, a visitor gets a big bang for his time
-- Hill Times
February 01, 1998
Finally, [taxpayers] have a strong, intelligent, no nonsense, non-partisan force to watch dog their interests. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has shown itself to be a veritable Rottweiller, with a bite every bit as fierce as its bark.
-- Barbara Yaffe, Columnist, Vancouver Sun
February 01, 2000
If you want to see what real fiscal conservatism looks like, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has a plan to balance the budget in three years.
-- Andrew Coyne, National editor
Maclean's Magazine
January 01, 2010
L’organisme [CTF] fait bien ses devoirs.
-- La Presse
May 01, 1993
It’s a good thing there are outfits like the Canadian Taxpayers Federation around to blow the whistle.
-- Sterling News Service, BC
November 01, 1999
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation … has achieved political leverage out of all proportion to its numerical strength. Politicians compete to win the federation’s moral seal of approval. McGuinty’s well-publicized signing of the pledge was treated as a political coup of monumental proportions.
-- Toronto Star
September 01, 2003
Whether one recognizes it or not, the average hard-working person in this country owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. That organization regularly points out instances of governments, at all three levels, wasting our tax dollars and digging this country further into debt.
-- Red Deer Advocate
January 01, 2010
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation have been tremendous marketers of ideas about taxation at the retail level that we have sought, not always as successfully, to develop at the wholesale level.
-- Michael Walker
Founder, Fraser Institute
March 01, 2000
The CTF aims to become an effective ‘common’ (as opposed to ‘special’) interest group, expressing the frustrations not of an angry minority but of a furious majority.
-- Peter C. Newman, Maclean’s magazine
January 01, 1993
...taxpayers [should] read the CTF’s report … It will warm the cockles of farmer Bob’s heart … that [he] must work until July to pay the tax man so Ottawa can send [his] cash to corporate welfare bums like Bombardier ($87 million), B.F. Goodrich ($1.56 million), de Havilland Inc. ($57-million), IBM Canada ($33-million), Pratt and Whitney ($385.4-million), SCNLavalin Inc. (8.7-million) and my favourite, the poor needy folks at Rolls Royce Industries ($53.3-million).
-- Lisa Corbella, editor, Calgary Sun
February 01, 2002
The budget got a nod from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation who’ve been hounding Martin for years … for an end to bracket creep.
-- Winnipeg Sun
February 01, 2000
The CTF is an amazing phenomenon, whose recent success in promoting tax and expenditure limits represents the ultimate paradigm shift in politics – from the top-down, trust me old politics to the politicians do-as-you’re-told new politics.
-- Financial Post
June 01, 1995
The CTF has done a fantastic job during their years and has emerged as one of the most prominent members of Taxpayer Associations International and its 25 member associations from 21 different countries on six continents.
-- Bjorn Tarras-Wahlberg President, World Taxpayers Association
Stockholm, Sweden
March 01, 2000
Lower tax rates should be felt right across the board … Tax critics like the Canadian Taxpayers Federation say that after years of federal tinkering around the edges of the tax system, it’s about time.
-- National Post
December 01, 2000
When the CTF speaks, I feel warned already. At least I used to in my old life.
-- Roy Romanow
Former Saskatchewan Premier and head of the Royal Commisssion on the Future of Health Care
March 01, 2002
In the battle of good and evil, waged daily over our tax dollars, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has emerged as the country’s most persistent, intelligent and tireless champion. The CTF deserves our thanks.
-- John Gormley, Talkshow host for NTR in Saskatoon and CJME Regina
February 01, 2000
Comments by Issue
Click on the following links for quotes concerning the Canadian Taxpayers Federation on selected issues:
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“We have to somehow make Stephen Harper see the error of his ways. He should read - or reread "Atlas Shrugged". Thank you for your work.”
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“The Conservatives simply must get this buget balanced. Enough is enough. Just have a good look at what's happening in Greece and to our neighbors to the south! ”
Stuart C. Murray| Donated $
“In response to your articles on what the Ontario government is considering to do to raise revenue in GTA, I am fed up with the non-imaginative approach of the government in dealing with the debt situation. Even though, I'm in Northern Ontario does not mean that we would not be affected.”
Michael Wiebe| Donated $ 55.00
“KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO - THANK-YOU”
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“Keep up the good work keeping the spenders toes to the fire!”
Eric Carlson| Donated $
“I'm furious about the 14% PST tax hike! Saying it's a 1% tax hike is wrong. It may be a one percentile increase but it's a 14% increase in the PST.
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“You guys have been getting the donations I used to give to the Conservatives. Keep up the good work, Phil H”
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“I can always tell when Selenger is lying, that is when he starts moving his lips”
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“We do not mind paying our fair share of taxes to any level of government. We simply ask to spend it wisely without frivolous waste, keeping in mind there is only one taxpayer not 'three' supporting three levels of government.
A. Ord”
Alex G. Ord| Donated $
“Cant wait to get the Taxpayers Playboy! Keep up the good work!”
Rob Lutz| Donated $
“get your hands out of our pockets. make do with what is already taken and spend within set limits. time to show some restraint. the taxwell has run dry.”
robert livingstonb| Donated $
“Keep up the great work. It`s time we take down and remove some of the corrupt politicians in Federal as well as Provincial and City offices. We can no longer allow these politicians to continue to raise our taxes when all they are doing is lining their own pockets and filling up their pensions, ”
Bill Hanson| Donated $
“I deeply appreciate the work CTF does. It is invaluable. Thank-you for doing what we as individuals cannot.”
Rudy Derksen| Donated $
“Keep up the good work. Make government accountable to the taxpayer.
Thanks
GB”
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