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CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION
a citizens advocacy group dedicated to lower taxes,
less waste and accountable government.

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Staff

Troy Lanigan
President and CEO
Troy Lanigan was appointed president and CEO of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation January 1, 2009, after serving the organization in various capacities since 1992 including British Columbia spokesperson from 1993-1999.
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Shannon Morrison
Vice President of Operations
Shannon Morrison, born and raised in Regina, has worked at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation in the administration office since 1997. She recently took on the role of Administration Manager.
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Melanie Harvie
Financial Manager
Melanie grew up in Flin Flon, Manitoba then moved to Winnipeg to attend Robertson College where she earned a diploma in Office Administration.
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Dean Smith

Publications and webmaster
Dean was born and grew up in Saskatchewan. Before coming to the CTF in 1992, Dean worked in the communications industry in capacities ranging from design to writing. Dean is the CTF's webmaster, graphic designer, and publisher of the CTF's flagship publication The Taxpayer.
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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! ”

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“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.”

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“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 $

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“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.”

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“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.”

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